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.
Reinventing Yourself When the Path Changes
Debra Goldstein reflects on resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose when life takes unexpected turns. She shares how writers can adapt and continue creating through change.




