How Place Shapes Story, Voice, and Perspective

Brenda Donelan, Chris Kelsey, Debra Gaskill, Elena Hartwell, Holly McClure, and Sharon Hopkins explore how place influences storytelling. They reflect on the contrasts between rural and urban life and how setting shapes voice and perspective.

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Research, Risk, and the Historical Novel

Research, Risk, and the Historical Novel

Authors come together to discuss the historical novels they’ve written and the different approaches they use to bring the past to life. This conversation compares research methods, creative choices, and storytelling techniques, revealing how each writer balances...

Murder 101: How Homicide Really Works

Murder 101: How Homicide Really Works

What really happens when a homicide occurs? This session walks writers through the realities of murder, from the physical mechanics of death to the investigative and forensic steps that follow. Designed for mystery and crime writers, it clarifies common misconceptions...