Sleuthing and Other Pastimes: Life Beyond the Investigation

Presented by: Beverly Allen | Don Passman | Susan Shea | Terrie Farley Moran | Tracy Webber

In this session, authors discuss the hobbies, pets, and personal relationships that shape their characters’ lives outside the investigation. Panelists explore how these details add depth, charm, and realism to their stories.

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Sleuthing and Other Pastimes: Life Beyond the Investigation

Behind the Scenes of Murder, She Wrote with Donald Bain, Renée Paley-Bain, and Thomas B. Sawyer

From Draft to Direction: Strengthening Your Work Through Guided Feedback (Part 1 of 2)

What Does Show vs. Tell Actually Mean?

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