How did fiction help shape real investigative science? Bradley Harper explores the lasting influence of Sherlock Holmes on modern forensic methods, tracing how imaginative deduction inspired real-world techniques. This session connects storytelling and science, showing writers how to honor the roots of forensic investigation while creating believable modern mysteries.
Finding and Trusting Your Authentic Writing Voice
Katherine Hutchinson Hayes delivers an inspiring keynote on embracing authenticity as a writer. She explores the role of voice, courage, and connection in sustaining a meaningful creative life.



