Voices on the Page: Stories, Craft, and Creative Insight

Categories: Author talk | Writing

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.

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