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Writing the Paranormal Mystery

Presented by: Alexandra Sokoloff | Heather Graham | Lorena Reith Jr. | Rochelle Staab | Toni L.P. Kelner
Categories: Authors | Mystery | Paranormal

In this intriguing session, Rochelle Staab leads authors of supernatural mysteries in a conversation about blending the paranormal with investigative storytelling. They discuss how to ground otherworldly elements in emotional truth, create believable rules for the unseen, and keep readers fully invested in both the puzzle and the presence beyond it.

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