Beyond the Crime: Exploring Society Through Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Amy Stewart, Danny Gardner, Paul De Marcs, Rene Asher, Steph Chaw, Thomas Mullen

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Crime fiction can do more than entertain. It can hold a mirror to society and explore the issues that shape our world. In this session, authors discuss how they weave social commentary, moral dilemmas, and questions of justice into their stories. Discover how real-world conflicts and societal themes can add depth to characters, strengthen narratives, and encourage readers to think beyond the mystery.

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