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Host Fran Lewis interviews authors, talks about the latest new releases, discusses current issues in the news, and recommends writing tips for new authors

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Panel November 25 When creating a character whether main one or minor how do you create their emotional backgrounds and how do they relate them in the novel: verbally physically or violently How do you in incorporate these emotional changes and how do they affect the story and interactions with others What is the one plot you are creating for this character in 2025 for a new novel What are the important characteristics of a main character and a minor one How much research goes into our story and might yield these emotions Add more talking points Charles how do you decide which crimes to showcase everyday why Dick if Clare could speak which Cade would she like to relive and solve again Avery is amaze; Bruce if she could decide where her next treasure hunt would be where and looking for what why
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