Claire Applewhite, D.A. Winstead, Honora Finkelstein, Patrick Kendrick, Paul Parsons, Randy Rawls, Steve Brayton, and Susan Smily read from their work. Photographer Michael Havelin also discusses how imagery supports storytelling and why visual awareness matters for writers.
Heroes with a Moral Edge
Chris F. Holm, Elizabeth Hand, Lou Berney, and Seth Harwood examine the appeal of morally complex protagonists. They discuss how flawed heroes, ethical tension, and emotional honesty draw readers in and keep them invested in the story.
