Historical mysteries often feature women who challenge the limits of their time. In this session, authors discuss creating strong female sleuths in period settings and the research and storytelling challenges that come with writing historical fiction while keeping characters compelling and believable.
Defending the Damned: The Role of the Criminal Defense
Criminal defense is one of the most misunderstood roles in the justice system. Attorney and author Richard S. Jaffe explores what it really means to defend the accused, including the moral weight of the job, public judgment, and the responsibility of standing between...
