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.
Knowing When a Story Is Finished and Letting It Go
Kaui Hart Hemmings reads from her novel The Descendants and reflects on the emotional process of releasing creative work. She explores when to let go, how to embrace imperfection, and why completion matters.
