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Here a Con, There a Con, Everywhere a Con Con
Mystery Conferences have been going on for years. The perfect way for fans and authors to meet. Collectors have the chance to get their books signed, and fans are able to hear their favorite author talk about their craft of murder and mayhem. New authors and established authors speak about their books and writing. Each year guests of honor and toastmasters or mistresses headline the impressive list of each of these conferences.
Here's what's coming up in the next year.
Bouchercon ---- will be held in Madison , Wisconsin , September 28 th to October 1, 2006.
Guest of Honor: MC Beaton
Magna Cum Murder 13 th year October 27-29, 2006 Muncie , Indiana Guest of Honor: M.C. Beaton One Festival, One Book Guest Speaker: Michael de Carlo Banquet Speaker: Kurt Muse
The Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave This year's Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave is being held November 3-5th at the Ramada Plaza Hotel. At its core, the Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave is built around the "small-town" mystery. As such, the two keynote speakers for the third Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave are Nancy Pickard , who is currently writing a series of small-town mysteries set in Kansas, and Mike Hayes , whose quirky Mad Dog and Englishman stories about Kansas life on the high plains made him a big hit at the first Conclave. 5 th Annual New England Crime Bake Unraveling the Mystery Novemeber 10, 11 12 Guest of honor: Lisa Scottoline DoubleTree Hotel Lowell
2007
Left Coast Crime 17 will be held in Seattle Washington Feb 1 to 4 2007Pro Guests of honor: Gayle Lynds and Dennis Lynds (aka Michael Collins) Toastmaster: Gary Phillips
Sleuthfest in Fort Lauderdale in March 2007
SleuthFest is the premiere conference for writers of mystery and crime fiction, an experience unlike any other conference you've attended. At our four-day fest, you'll get hands-on workshops led by bestselling authors, four tracks of writing and business panels with a wide variety of authors. Mayhem in the Midlands is always held in Omaha , Nebraska , the weekend before Memorial Day. Margaret Maron will be the guest of honor and Nancy Pickard will be the toastmistress.
MALICE DOMESTIC® XIXMay 4-6, 2007 Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington , Virginia
Guest of honor: Rochelle Krinch Toastmaster: Elaine Viets Lifetime achievement: Carolyn Hart They expect more than 175 authors and Georgette Heyer (in spirit as our Ghost of Honor!) Fan Guest of Honor: Kay McCarty
Bloody Words 8 will be in June in Toronto Canada
Murder in the GroveJune 8 and 9 2007 BOISE CENTRE ON THE GROVE MURDER IN THE GROVE 2007 The conference is for both mystery fans and writers of mystery, thriller, and romantic suspense fiction. Activities include: • forensic and criminology workshops • one-on-one appointments with evaluation of your manuscript by top agents and editor * • group meetings to pitch your story to agents and editor* • Friday full-day writers' workshop * • Thursday night "first Thursday" walking tour of Downtown Boise • Friday night book, reading and dessert party with all speakers at Barnes & Noble bookstore • Saturday luncheon and award ceremony • Lunchtime address by Keynote Speaker • Announcement of Murder In The Grove Mystery Writing Contest award winner • Saturday night reception • and much more!! The cost of $100 ($90 for members of Partners in Crime, Boise , and other sponsoring organizations) includes all Saturday conference workshops and panels, luncheon, and reception. Beginning May 1, 2007, the cost goes up to $125 ($115 for members)--register early and save. *The agent and editor appointments and group meetings This is just a short list of the conferences that occur each year and more new ones are bound to be added. Ask your local independent mystery bookstore for more information on these conferences. You can also check online or any of the many mystery magazines on the shelves. Hope to see you in line getting your favorite books signed. If you don't support your favorite authors, who will? |
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