University of Nebraska–Lincoln creative writing faculty Timothy Schaffert and Joy Castro will present a Zoom conversation, “Twisting Plots and Other Literary Mischief,” at 5 p.m. Dec. 1.

The virtual conversation will delve into writing crime and suspense, plot development, and other key components of novel writing. Castro, Willa Cather professor of English and ethnic studies, recently published the novel, “Flight Risk,” and Schaffert, Susan Rosowski professor of English and director of the Creative Writing Program, recently published “The Perfume Thief.”