What Happens After the Cell Door Slams?: Life Inside Prison Walls

Mystery & Crime
2022
Featuring James L’Etoile

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Prison life is rarely portrayed accurately in fiction. Drawing on 29 years working inside correctional facilities, James L’Etoile offers a candid look at what really happens behind the walls. This session explores daily routines, power dynamics, and the human stories that define incarceration, giving writers the insight they need to portray prison life with honesty and depth.

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