Small Towns vs. Big Cities in Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Andrea Carter, Carleen O'Connor, Kathy Ace, Terry Shames

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Setting can completely change the way a crime story unfolds. In this session, authors compare writing mysteries set in close-knit small towns with those set in busy cities, exploring how each environment shapes atmosphere, suspects, investigations, and the kinds of secrets characters can hide.

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