Where Noir Meets Comfort and Cuisine

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2014
Featuring Avery Aames, Connie Archer, Karen MacInerney, Kate Carlisle, Leslie Budewitz, Ovidia Yu

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Avery Aames, Connie Archer, Karen MacInerney, Kate Carlisle, Leslie Budewitz, and Ovidia Yu explore the surprising connection between noir and culinary mysteries. They discuss how food, culture, and crime intersect to create stories that balance darkness with comfort, flavor, and distinctive voice.

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