Edgar Allan Poe’s influence still echoes through modern fiction. This session takes a deep look at Poe’s life, creative mind, and enduring legacy, separating myth from reality while exploring the origins of his darkest ideas. Writers will gain insight into how his work continues to shape mystery, horror, and literary storytelling today.
Where Experience Ends and Research Begins
Authors explore the age-old question every writer faces: write what you know or research what you don't. This conversation examines how writers balance personal experience with deep research, when instinct matters most, and how thoughtful preparation can expand both...




