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True Grit: Why Grit Matters in Crime Stories

Presented by: Bill Loehfelm | David John | Jack Stallings | Jonathan Woods
Categories: Crime Fiction | Inspiration | Novels

Jack Stallings, David John, Jonathan Woods, and Bill Loehfelm talk about what draws them to crime fiction. They explore the inspirations behind their work, the appeal of moral complexity, and why grit, realism, and hard choices sit at the heart of the genre.

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