Inside the World of Jewish Noir

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2014
Featuring David Zeltserman, Ken Wishnia, Michael Cooper, Steven J. Schwartz, Travis Richardson

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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.

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