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Finding Humanity in Darkness

Presented by: Holly West | Janice Hamrick | Julie Compton | Laura Caldwell | Marcia Talley | Rachel Brady
Categories: Character | Crime | Fiction | Writing

Holly West, Janice Hamrick, Julie Compton, Laura Caldwell, Marcia Talley, and Rachel Brady explore how crime fiction can balance darkness with empathy. They discuss creating stories that reflect compassion, moral complexity, and the human cost behind crime and justice.

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