Time period can shape every aspect of a mystery. In this session, historical fiction writers discuss how they choose when to set their stories and how different eras influence plot, character, and the way mysteries unfold.
What Turns an Idea Into a Real Story
Moderated by Robert Mangeot, Debra H. Goldstein, Jacob Moon, Margaret Hamilton, and Mary Bell have a lively conversation about short fiction and why it works. They explore how brevity sharpens impact and what turns a simple idea into a fully realized story.
