Gregory Stout, Jim Nesbitt, Poppy Gee, Roy Hiller, Steven Womack, and Thomas A. Burns Jr. dig into what gives Southern Noir its unmistakable power. They discuss how place, culture, history, and moral tension shape crime stories rooted in the American South, and how capturing regional voice can deepen character, conflict, and authenticity.
Why Policing Isn’t Anything Like the Military
Law enforcement is not one-size-fits-all, and fiction often blurs important distinctions. In this session, a veteran panelist breaks down the differences between military service and civilian policing, as well as the realities of urban versus rural law enforcement....
