LGBTQ Mysteries: Writing Identity, Character, and Crime

Presented by: Christa Faust | Jean Redmond | Jessie Chandler | Joel Gomez-Dossi | Stephanie Gayle

Categories: LGBTQ | Mystery | Queer Literature

LGBTQ perspectives bring depth and originality to mystery fiction. In this session, authors discuss character, plot, and representation in queer crime stories, exploring how identity shapes narrative, relationships, and the broader context of LGBTQ literature.

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