Grit and Crime — The Art of Writing Noir

Book & Puppet Company 161 Northampton St, Easton

Noir is a subgenre of crime literature featuring cynical characters and bleak settings. Dark in theme and subject matter, noir often features systemic corruption and a disturbing mixture of sex...

Protagonist vs. Plot

Book & Puppet Company 161 Northampton St, Easton

Ways and why’s we stray from a strong protagonist arc. Pros and cons of strong protagonist arcs vs. plot-driven stories. Panelists: Thomas Terraforte: Panel Moderator; author of scifi/fantasy novels. Member...

Beyond Representation: LGBTQIA+ Book Workshop

The Journey Home

In this workshop we explore how to engage with LGBTQIA2+ books beyond conversations of representation and towards deepening our commitments towards equity and justice.