Amy Denton, J.B. Manning, S. Lee Manning, and Syreeta Butler engage in a timely discussion on censorship and the writer’s role as a defender of free expression—examining how book banning impacts authors, readers, and the broader literary landscape.
Weapons, Violence, and the Moral Line in Crime Fiction
Darrell James, Johnny Shaw, and Reavis Z. Wortham dive into the role of violence, firearms, and moral ambiguity in crime and thriller fiction. They explore how accurate weapon use affects realism, character choices, and the emotional stakes of a story without letting...




