Those Crafty Sleuths: When Hobbies Become the Perfect Murder Setup

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2012
Featuring Joanna Campbell Slan, Kylie Logan, Lois Winston, Mollie Cox Bryan, Penny Warner

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Joanna Campbell Slan, Kylie Logan, Lois Winston, Mollie Cox Bryan, and Penny Warner talk about turning hobbies and crafts into clever mystery plots. They explore how creativity, community, and crime come together in cozy mysteries, and how a well chosen craft can add charm, originality, and story momentum.

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