Paul Parsons opens the session with a song as Clay Stafford and Anne Perry explore how to elevate writing beyond storytelling. Together they discuss how depth, moral purpose, and emotional truth can transform good work into something lasting and meaningful.
Writing Indigenous Crime Fiction with Authenticity and Respect
Michael Amos Cody, a professor of Native American Literature, offers a thoughtful and eye opening exploration of Native American representation in crime, mystery, and thriller fiction. He discusses terminology, history, language, and lived experience, and explains how...




