Conflict-ology: The Art and Analysis of Conflict for Writers and Readers — RECORDING

$25.00

What makes a mystery gripping?

What makes you want to keep reading all night, tired as you might be?

The answer is ‘Conflict’!

This dynamic session will explore how to create and analyze conflict, as a writer and as a reader who likes to dissect and discuss interesting books. What drives the riveting conflict? What are the universal drivers and transformations of the three stories we will be discussing. All of them will stay with you long after our evening together. You may read these stories with a different set of eyes after our time together.

Presented by Criminologist and Author Susan Magestro, we will explore the themes of conflict between:

  • Man vs. Man

  • Man vs. Himself

  • Man vs. Group

  • Man vs. Nature

Using three different stories, all inspired by truth with displays of enormous resilience, strength and hope:

  • The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton

Serving thirty years on death row for a crime he did not commit. His conviction was based on an erroneous ballistics report. His story of staying present, mentally strong and embrace the love and friendships in your life will leave your heart full.

  • Priscilla Breen, Criminologist: The Capture, a riveting psychological thriller that weaves emotional depth with forensic complexity.

  • Heartfelt Moments: She’s Everyone’s Daughter, an unforgettable story of a community and a family making it through unprecedented challenges with grit and determination. You will be given a copy of this book as part of the class.

    Pre-Registration is not required but encouraged. Limited to 25 Seats. Anticus Gallery, 3922 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

Email or call with questions: sulamaestra@gmail.com or (907) 529-7151.

The recording of the live session will be available on February 25, 2026.

What makes a mystery gripping?

What makes you want to keep reading all night, tired as you might be?

The answer is ‘Conflict’!

This dynamic session will explore how to create and analyze conflict, as a writer and as a reader who likes to dissect and discuss interesting books. What drives the riveting conflict? What are the universal drivers and transformations of the three stories we will be discussing. All of them will stay with you long after our evening together. You may read these stories with a different set of eyes after our time together.

Presented by Criminologist and Author Susan Magestro, we will explore the themes of conflict between:

  • Man vs. Man

  • Man vs. Himself

  • Man vs. Group

  • Man vs. Nature

Using three different stories, all inspired by truth with displays of enormous resilience, strength and hope:

  • The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton

Serving thirty years on death row for a crime he did not commit. His conviction was based on an erroneous ballistics report. His story of staying present, mentally strong and embrace the love and friendships in your life will leave your heart full.

  • Priscilla Breen, Criminologist: The Capture, a riveting psychological thriller that weaves emotional depth with forensic complexity.

  • Heartfelt Moments: She’s Everyone’s Daughter, an unforgettable story of a community and a family making it through unprecedented challenges with grit and determination. You will be given a copy of this book as part of the class.

    Pre-Registration is not required but encouraged. Limited to 25 Seats. Anticus Gallery, 3922 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

Email or call with questions: sulamaestra@gmail.com or (907) 529-7151.

The recording of the live session will be available on February 25, 2026.