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A Fine Palate For Death: Writing Culinary Mysteries

Presented by: Carlene O'Neil | Jenn McKinlay | Nancy Parra | Ovidia Yu | Penny Warner
Categories: Cozy | Mystery | Themed Writing

In this session, authors discuss why they chose culinary settings for their stories, how food and drink enrich their mysteries, and what they are working on next in this flavorful corner of crime fiction.

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