James L’Etoile, Jim Nesbitt, John Carenen, Les Edgerton, Randy Weir, and Venita Bonds explore what makes a villain feel real on the page. They discuss motivation, psychology, and the delicate balance between darkness and empathy that keeps readers invested in the story.
New Voices, New Stories: Emerging Authors on Craft, Persistence, and Finding Their Way
Coco Ihle, Darrell James, David Bell, Fred Venturini, Johnny Shaw, and Sandra Parshall share the inspirations behind their latest books, highlighting the roles of setting, character, and perseverance in both the creative process and the path to publication.




