Plot may pull readers in, but theme makes stories last. This session explores how purpose, perspective, and point of view elevate fiction beyond events and give stories lasting emotional impact.
Courage Under Fire
Stacy Allen, Jeffery Deaver, Linda Sands, Lynette Eason, Matthew Mather, Sharon Marchisello, and Shirley B. Garrett explore the emotional and physical journeys of heroes and heroines. They discuss how courage, sacrifice, and resilience shape powerful stories that stay...




