Bringing Culture and Community To Your Story

Readers love learning about new cultures.  Books take us to exotic locales around the world and beyond, many times introducing us to cultures different than our own.  Is it possible to write something so vast and complex and do so with authenticity?  This class will take participants through the research process to add credibility, nuance, and accuracy to your storytelling.

LINDA CASTILLO is the author of the New York Times bestselling Kate Burkholder series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Castillo is the recipient of numerous awards, including an Edgar Award, the Sue Grafton Memorial Award, and a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover. Her books have sold over four million copies worldwide and been translated into fourteen languages. She lives in Texas with her husband and is currently at work on her next book.