Florida Man: Fact, Fiction, and Crime Writing

Mystery & Crime
2018
Featuring Craig Pittman, Steph Post, Tamara Lush, Tim Dorsey

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ABOUT THIS SESSION

Truth is often stranger than fiction, especially in Florida. In this session, Florida-based authors explore the origins of the infamous “Florida Man” phenomenon, discuss how real-life headlines influence their stories, and examine the unique people, places, and culture that make the Sunshine State such fertile ground for crime fiction.

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