Unusual Jobs, Unforgettable Detectives

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2012
Featuring Alice Loweecey, Art Davis, Helen Knode, Karen Olson, Tammy Taylor, Thomas Perry

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Alice Loweecey, Art Davis, Helen Knode, Karen Olson, Tammy Taylor, and Thomas Perry explore protagonists with unconventional careers. They discuss how occupational research adds realism, creates unique story opportunities, and opens new paths for mystery plots and character development.

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