This panel discussion features legal professionals who are also authors. They discuss common misconceptions about legal matters in fiction, including misused terminology like “hearsay” and “consideration,” unrealistic courtroom procedures, compressed timelines, and inaccurate depictions of Miranda rights.
Oddball Characters
Various authors talk about the concept of an oddball character, how to avoid stereotypes, and give depth to them. They also discuss the difference between being eccentric, an “oddball,” and crazy.




