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The connection between authors and readers is special. Research even reveals neurological links between the emotions of a writer and a reader. Discover how storytelling creates empathy, why readers are co-creators in every book, and how novels can deepen our understanding of ourselves and others. This segment explores how the simple act of writing letters helped unlock these connections in surprising ways. Attendees will come away with a greater appreciation for the depth writers pour into their work and fresh inspiration for their own reading journey.

Carol Van De Hende: thebookfest.com/speaker/carol-van-den-hende

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