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Visceral Crime Fiction: How Far Is Too Far?

Mystery & Crime
2015
Featuring J.D. Rhoades, Karin Slaughter, Lee Goldberg, Lisa Unger

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Crime fiction often explores intense and graphic subject matter, but where should writers draw the line? In this session, authors discuss how far they go when depicting violence, the balance between impact and restraint, and the challenges of writing visceral scenes that engage readers without overwhelming them.

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