Killer Nashville founder Clay Stafford sits down with Guest of Honor Sara Paretsky for a wide-ranging discussion about the craft of writing, sustaining a career, and creating compelling characters that endure.
Balancing Character, Plot, and Period
Moderated by Bradley Harper, Alana White, Bill Rapp, Charlie Grisman, and Heather L. Montgomery explore the core elements of historical fiction. They discuss how to balance character, plot, and setting while keeping the story engaging and grounded in its time.




