This session highlights the Murder Under the Oaks anthology, a collection of crime stories steeped in Southern atmosphere. Authors discuss their contributions, the themes explored, and what makes regional mysteries set in the South so compelling and distinctive.
Inside the Mind of a Character
Beverle Graves Myers explores the connection between psychology and fiction, drawing on her background as a psychiatrist. She explains how understanding human behavior, motivation, and emotional depth can strengthen storytelling, heighten suspense, and bring...




