Crime fiction and true crime often begin with the same question: what does justice really look like? Amanda Kyle Williams, Connie Dial, Michelle Gagnon, and Vicki Delany share how their experiences with true crime and law enforcement inspired stories that balance procedural detail with emotional truth. This session looks at where justice, morality, and humanity meet on the page.
Knowing When a Story Is Finished and Letting It Go
Kaui Hart Hemmings reads from her novel The Descendants and reflects on the emotional process of releasing creative work. She explores when to let go, how to embrace imperfection, and why completion matters.
