Writing Indigenous Crime Fiction with Authenticity and Respect

Presented by: Michael Amos Cody

Michael Amos Cody, a professor of Native American Literature, offers a thoughtful and eye opening exploration of Native American representation in crime, mystery, and thriller fiction. He discusses terminology, history, language, and lived experience, and explains how writers can approach Indigenous characters and stories with accuracy, respect, and authenticity while avoiding harmful stereotypes.

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