Authenticity is often what separates a good story from a convincing one. Moderated by Angela Greenman, Aliah Wright, John Bukowski, Mike Tucker, Randy Overbeck, and Sharon Butcher discuss how smart research choices bring precision, texture, and truth to both fiction and nonfiction. This session focuses on practical research techniques that help writers write with confidence while keeping stories vivid and grounded in reality.
How Illegal Guns Move Through America
How do illegal firearms actually move through the United States? A retired ATF agent with more than 25 years of experience explains how guns flow through criminal networks, including how felons and cartels obtain and even manufacture weapons. This session provides...




