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Inside the Author’s Mind: A Conversation on Story and Process

Presented by: Charlaine Harris | Claire Tui | J.A. Jance | Sarah Paretsky | Sue Grafton
Categories: Career | Crime Fiction | Plot

Claire Tui leads an engaging discussion with authors about their most recent or most recognized works. Panelists share the inspiration behind their stories, reflect on how their perspective has evolved over time, and offer a look at the projects they are working on next.

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