The principal elements in every novel are time, place and character. In this session, we will ask three of mystery's most popular voices to share their own take on which is most important. Does it change from story to story? As interesting as today's conversation will be for readers, it should be on the go-to list for all of us wannabe authors!
Where: | UA Mall Tent (Seats 250) ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When: | Sun, Mar 5, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Genre: | Mystery / Thrillers |
Moderator: | Iona Whishaw |
Jordan Harper is the Edgar-Award winning author of "Everybody Knows," "She Rides Shotgun" and "Love and Other Wounds." Born and educated in Missouri, he now lives in Los Angeles, where he works as a writer and producer for television....
T. Jefferson Parker is the author of 26 novels, including "Silent Joe" and "California Girl," both of which won the Edgar Award for best mystery. When not writing, Parker likes to fish in Baja California, hike in San Diego and settle in for the evening with a good book....
Based in Pasadena, Kwei Jones Quartey, M.D. is a writer of African crime fiction. He practiced medicine for more than 20 years while simultaneously working as a writer, balancing the two careers by writing early mornings before clinic....