The years surrounding the world wars offer a powerful backdrop for mystery and crime fiction. In this session, panelists discuss writing stories set during or between these turbulent periods, exploring how war, social change, and historical context shape their characters, investigations, and plots.
When Poetry Tells the Truth We Hide
Puanani Burgess explores how poetry can serve as a powerful tool for truth telling and emotional healing. She discusses how stories sometimes protect us until we are ready to face deeper truths and how writing from one’s gifts can lead to more authentic and meaningful...




