Cathy Pickens, Donna Andrews, Jaden (Beth) Terrell, Kathryn Wall, and Tina Whittle explore what gives Southern mysteries their unmistakable flavor. From voice and humor to rhythm and setting, they discuss how Southern culture and sense of place bring warmth, wit, and depth to crime fiction.
From First Draft to Finished Book: The Five Essential Steps
William William Bernhardt walks through the five essential stages of writing, completing, and publishing a book. He outlines what every manuscript needs to move from idea to finished work and distills the elements that give a story lasting power.




