Anne Cleeland moderates a lively discussion with Heather Graham, Jess Lourey, Susan M. Boyer, and Wendy Corsi Staub on how violence functions in crime fiction. They compare cozy mysteries and darker noir stories, and explore how much violence serves the story rather than overwhelms it.
You Are What You Read: Influences That Shape Your Writing
The books we love leave a lasting mark on how we write. In this session, authors explore the stories and writers that have influenced their craft, examining how reading shapes voice, style, and the evolution of their creative approach.
