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Courage Under Fire

Presented by: Jeffery Deaver | Linda Sands | Lynette Eason | Matthew Mather | Sharon Marchisello | Shirley B. Garrett | Stacy Allen
Categories: Characters | Death | Writing Tips

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 with readers long after the final scene.

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