Writing about sexual assault requires accuracy, care, and a deep understanding of how these cases unfold. Retired Anchorage Police Department sergeant Mark Rein draws on years of investigative experience to explain the realities of sexual assault investigations. This session focuses on process, survivor experience, and the systemic challenges investigators face, giving writers the insight needed to approach this subject with responsibility and truth.
From Short Crime Stories to Full-Length Mysteries
Dana Chamblee Carpenter, Marianne Donley, Mary Beth Magee, Paula Gail Benson, and Rhonda Gilliland share their approaches to crafting compelling crime and mystery tales, from short stories to full-length novels.
