Authors with male main protagonists discuss how to show strength accurately, what readers look for in strong characters, and the types of “toughness,” whether it be physical, mental, or moral.
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The panel of authors start by reading the first pages of their books. There is a Q&A with the authors, and they read more excerpts. The authors also talk about how they include social issues in their novels and their writing processes.