Timeless Mysteries: Writing Mysteries That Bring the Past Alive

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2022
Featuring Alana White, Carmen Amato, Linda Petrilli Duncan, Thomas A. Burns Jr.

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Alana White, Carmen Amato, Linda Petrilli Duncan, and Thomas A. Burns Jr. discuss what makes historical mysteries so compelling. They explore how to balance research with imagination, find reliable sources, and build richly detailed worlds that draw readers into the past.

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