Bruce DeSilva, Cathy Wiley, Hannah Dennison, Hilary Davidson, Joy Castro, Katrina Holm, and Robert Olen Butler explore mysteries where writers become detectives. They discuss metafiction, creativity, and the intriguing overlap between the act of writing and the act of solving a crime.
Writing from the Headlines: Turning Real Events into Compelling Fiction
Real events can be powerful story fuel when handled with care. Diane Fanning, Karen Olson, Kathleen Ryan, Pamela Callow, Rick Reed, and Ryan David Jahn discuss how to transform true crime and real-world headlines into compelling fiction. This session explores ethical...




