Barbara W. Bailey, Carol Shay Hornung, Darly Wimberly, Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, and Martha Reed discuss how to portray diverse characters with honesty and care. They focus on research, sensitivity, and nuance as essential tools for meaningful representation.
Where Literary Depth Meets Mystery
Chris Knopf, Connie Dial, David Freed, Dennis Winstead, and Gwen Florio explore what defines a literary mystery. They discuss how personal experience shapes voice and theme, and why this blend of literary depth and mystery continues to attract both writers and readers.




