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Women Who Own the Page

Presented by: Andrew Mayne | Diane Vallere | Elaine Viets | Hillary Davidson | James W. Ziskin
Categories: Feminism | Mystery | Sexism

Elaine Viets, joined by Andrew Mayne, Diane Vallere, Hillary Davidson, and James W. Ziskin, discuss how women are portrayed in mystery fiction. They explore empowerment, representation, and the balance between strength, intelligence, and authenticity in female protagonists.

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