Kate Carlisle leads Connie Archer, Daryl Wood Gerber, Karen MacInerney, Leslie Budewitz, and Ovidia Yu in a lively conversation about culinary mysteries. They discuss how food can shape setting, character, and plot, and how recipes and red herrings work together to create stories readers savor.
Why Theme is the Backbone of Every Great Story
Theme is the foundation beneath every great story. This discussion explores how theme shapes narrative purpose, deepens emotional resonance, and gives your work clarity and cohesion.




