Ken Wishnia and fellow contributors discuss an upcoming anthology that brings a fresh cultural lens to noir fiction. This session explores the themes, influences, and creative choices behind Jewish Noir, examining how identity, history, and moral complexity shape these dark, character-driven stories and expand the boundaries of the genre.
Why Setting Can Make or Break an Amateur Sleuth
Moderated by Linda Sands, Jane Bock, John Carenen, Linda Lovely, Lois Winston, and Maria Hudgins focus on how setting shapes an amateur sleuth. They discuss how environment influences behavior, opportunity, and credibility, and why place matters as much as personality.
