Contrast is one of the most powerful tools in storytelling. Clay Stafford explores how differences in character, tone, setting, and theme create emotional texture and narrative momentum. This session shows how contrast shapes rhythm, sharpens impact, and turns an ordinary story into one that lingers with the reader.
Southern Fried Sleuths
Barbara Graham, Deborah Sharp, Glen Allison, Maggie Toussaint, and Tony Burden explore the rich storytelling tradition of the American South, discussing how its culture, atmosphere, and history shape compelling mysteries and how they authentically capture southern...




