What Makes an Amateur Sleuth Feel Real

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2023
Featuring D.R. Ransdell, Gay Yellen, Judy L. Murray, Kathryn Lasky, Lori Robbins, Rebecca Butler

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D.R. Ransdell, Gay Yellen, Judy L. Murray, Kathryn Lasky, Lori Robbins, and Rebecca Butler dig into what makes amateur sleuths feel real. They discuss relatable traits, emotional motivation, and story choices that ground investigations in authenticity rather than coincidence.

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