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May 21, 2025 44 min

Crime and Baseball with Mark Stevens

from WriterCon Hosted by William Bernhardt

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Mark Stevens, author of several crime novels, including Trapline. His new novel No Lie Lasts Forever involves a reporter investigating a cold-case serial killer who may have returned. 00.00 Opening Thoughts Jesse has returned from Ireland with a new appreciation of books—especially illuminated ones. 04:29 News 1) MIllion Lives Book Festival Disaster 2) Agatha Christie Rises to Teach Again 15:31 Craft Corner Jon Meyers (Write Better Together) discusses the use of attachment theory when creating characters and character relationships. 21:30 Interview with Mark Stevens 42:20 Parting Words LAST CALL for the WriterCon Cruise (May31-July 7). Seven days at sea touring Alaska—with lots of writing instruction when the boat is at sea. Over 20 hours of talks, small-group work, plus private interviews with an onbaord literary agent. Register now! Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt www.williambernhardt.com www.writercon.com

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