# Event Details - **Event Name**: Crime, Truth, and the Stories We Tell : Santa Barbara Literary Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: A gripping conversation on crime writing, truth, and ethics, featuring four acclaimed authorsAbout this EventWhat draws us to crime stories—and what responsibility do writers bear when telling them? This compelling panel brings together Danielle Trussoni, Allison Weiner, Laurie Dove, and Sara DiVello, four authors whose work spans investigative journalism, literary nonfiction, and psychological suspense. Together, they will explore how crime literature illuminates power, justice, obsession, and moral ambiguity, while shaping public understanding of real-world violence and accountability. From deep reporting and ethical storytelling to narrative tension and emotional truth, the conversation examines how crime writing can both captivate readers and challenge them to think more critically about the world around them. Moderated discussion and audience Q&A will offer insight into craft, research, and the enduring appeal of crime stories in an age of misinformation and true-crime saturation.Allison Weiner is an Emmy Award–winning producer and former entertainment industry litigator whose journalism career has spanned top newsrooms and high-profile crime coverage. A graduate of Columbia University and the University of Southern California Law, she began as a writer for Los Angeles Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, and Buzz, securing exclusives with figures such as James Gandolfini and Paul Reubens and covering major trials including those of Winona Ryder, Robert Blake, and Michael Jackson.Danielle Trussoni is a New York Times and internationally bestselling novelist whose books have been described as “astonishing” (Publishers Weekly) and “thrilling” (David Baldacci). Their novel The Puzzle Box won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. They have served as chair jurist of the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction and as a book columnist for The New York Times Book Review. Their novels have been translated into more than thirty languages.Sara DiVello is an author and the creator/host of Mystery and @ThrillerMaven, a popular interview series and interactive Facebook group. Her most-recent book, Broadway Butterfly: A Thriller, was a CBS New York Book Club Pick, an Entertainment Weekly Most Anticipated Book, was featured in Vanity Fair, and earned starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal. DiVello also serves as the co-chair of the @NantucketBookFestival, as the curator and host of the @SouthEndLibraryAuthorSeries, and on the boards of the Nantucket Book Foundation and the Friends of the South End Library.Laurie L. Dove is an award-winning journalist, professor and the Instant USA Today bestselling author of MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN (Berkley/Penguin Random House), a suspenseful mystery TheNew York Times called a “best new release” and TheSeattle Times called “a powerful read for fans of dark, riveting stories rooted in justice and resilience.” Her second book releases Fall 2026. Dove earned a graduate degree in creative writing and literature from an Ivy League university; she is writing her third and fourth novels, and a scripted series.The Santa Barbara Literary Festival brings together readers and writers of every genre for a two day celebration of storytelling and inspiration. Engaging panels, enlightening workshops, pop-up events, and welcoming social gatherings, bring together established authors, emerging writers, and passionate readers in a uniquely intimate setting that fosters community centered around a shared love of the literary arts. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/dad19cc0-fb49-11f0-815b-398c7ebe8f39-rimg-w1200-h736-dca78d61-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/crime-truth-and-the-stories-we-tell-santa-barbara-literary-festival/100001981065281586 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Festivals, Contests, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 49.77, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Barbara - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Karpeles Manuscript Library - **lat**: 34.4225358 - **long**: -119.7048869 - **full address**: Karpeles Manuscript Library, 21 West Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Crime, Truth, and the Stories We Tell : Santa Barbara Literary Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/cfcc806cadd48eadd0a731347a21330e0e19ddf9c4c465387f45cee2cc4858f1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc171716-gmir.jpg?v=1769495508 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Crime, Truth, and the Stories We Tell : Santa Barbara Literary Festival being held? - **A:** Crime, Truth, and the Stories We Tell : Santa Barbara Literary Festival takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Karpeles Manuscript Library, 21 West Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Crime, Truth, and the Stories We Tell : Santa Barbara Literary Festival? - **A:** Ticket prices for Crime, Truth, and the Stories We Tell : Santa Barbara Literary Festival range from USD 5 to USD 50 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral Admission + Mask of the Deer WomanUSD 50 + USD 5 feeAvailableGeneral Admission +Murder and the MediaUSD 42 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission + The Puzzle BoxUSD 50 + USD 5 feeAvailableCopy of General Admission + Broadway ButterflyUSD 50 + USD 5 feeAvailable$5USD 5Available$10USD 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Crime, Truth, and the Stories We Tell : Santa Barbara Literary Festival? - **A:** Crime, Truth, and the Stories We Tell : Santa Barbara Literary Festival is organized by Santa Barbara Literary Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Crime, Truth, and the Stories We Tell : Santa Barbara Literary Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Barbara, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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