Killer Nashville has become one of the go-to writers conferences for crime fiction and thriller authors, a place where writers at every level can find camaraderie and insight to help them boost their careers. I recently sat down with Killer Nashville founder Clay Stafford to learn what inspired him to start the conference and what he has learned over his long and eclectic career that has helped make it such a resounding success. I found that Clay’s tremendous passion for helping writers achieve their dreams comes across in everything he does. It was a great conversation, one not to be missed by anyone interested in writing and publishing. The new Open Mic is here, both on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.