Where I'll be:

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Friday, April 13, 4:45
The 42nd Annual Popular Culture Association national conference “Strange Elements” panel, 4:45 p.m. Copley Marriott Hotel, Boston, MA.
Thurs., April 19, 7 p.m.
Book launch/party for “Cats Can't Shoot”/“Grey Expectations” Harvard Book Store,
1256 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 617-542-READ
Wednesday, May 9, 7 p.m.
“Stealing from the Dead,” a Sisters in Crime panel discussion. Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St., Canton, MA, 781-75-6632.
Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m.
New England Mobile Book Fair. Signing and talk with Sheila Connolly and Leslie Wheeler. 82-84 Needham St., Newton Highlands, MA 02461. (617) 964-7440.

Where I've been:

2006
Sunday, April 23
Malice Domestic Mystery conference, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA. “Write Your Passion” panel, 10 a.m., Salon B. Book Signing, 11 a.m..
Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m.
Cozy Panel Leominster Public Library, 690 Mechanic St., Leominster, MA. 978-534-7522.
Tuesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.
Crime in the City panel, Harvard Book Store, 1256 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA. 617-542-READ
Saturday, September 9, 1-3 p.m.
Signing at Barnes and Noble, the Power Plant, 601 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD. 410-385-1709
Saturday, September 9, 3:30-4 p.m.
Drop-by signing at Mystery Loves Company, 1730 Fleet St, Baltimore, MD. 800-538-0042.
Tuesday, September 12, 6:30 p.m.
Book launch party for Cattery Row, Harvard Book Store, 1256 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA. 617-542-READ
Thursday, September 14, 7 p.m.
Book launch party at Partners & Crime, 44 Greenwich Ave., New York. 212-243-0440.
Thursday, September 21, 7 p.m.
Reading and signing, Toadstool Books, Lorden Plaza, Route 101A, Milford, NH. 603-673-1734.
Tuesday, September 26, 7 p.m.
Reading and signing at Once Upon a Crime, 604 W. 26th. St., Minneapolis, MN. 612-870-3785.
Wednesday, September 27, 5:30-7 p.m.
Reading and signing at Booked For Murder, 2701 University Ave., Madison, WI. 800-200-5996.
Wednesday, September 27, 8 p.m.
Meet and Greet at Barnes and Noble, Madison, Wisc. WIth Jessica Speart, Donna Andrews, Dana Cameron, Elaine Viets, Marcia Talley, and others.
Thursday, September 28, 3 p.m.
A Writing Life panel, Bouchercon 2006 mystery convention. Signing to follow. Madison, WI.
Tuesday, October 3, 7 p.m.
Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline, MA. 617-566-6660.
Wednesday, October 18, 7:30 p.m.
Books on the Square, 471 Angell St., Providence, RI, 401-331-9097.
October 21, 2 p.m.
Sisters in Crime panel, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., Newport, RI 02840
Wednesday, October 25, 6-9 p.m.
Talk and signing at the closing party for Cynthia von Buhler's The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside. CVB Space, 407 West 13th Street (between 9th Ave. & Washington St.), New York, NY. 646-336-8387.
Friday, October 27.
Panel discussion at the Bunch of Grapes bookstore and other events for the Martha's Vineyard Mystery Weekend. 44 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, MA. 508-693-2291.
Sunday, October 29, 2 p.m.
Panel on “Using What You Know,” Books & More 10 Home Depot Dr., Plymouth, MA. 508-732-9944
Tuesday, October 31, 7 p.m.
Halloween Mystery Panel, with Jane Langton, Hallie Ephron, and Susan Conant. Porter Square Books, Cambridge, MA.
Thursday, November 2.
Sisters in Crime panel with Kate Flora and Leslie Wheeler, Richards Memorial Library. 118 N. Washington St., North Attleboro, MA 02760 508-699-0122
Friday, November 3, 7 p.m.
Concord Festival of Authors Hosting Mystery & Suspense panel with Matthew Pearl, Karen Shepherd, and David Hosp. Concord Public Library, 129 Main St. Concord
Wednesday, November 8.
Benefit for St. Vincent's Hospital pet therapy program. Moran's, New York, NY.
Thursday, November 9, 7 p.m.
“Friends and Animals,” an evening with Clea Simon and Vicki Constantine Croke, Harvard Coop, Cambridge, MA.
Sunday, November 12, 2:30-3:15 p.m.
“New Voices” panel. New England Crimebake mystery conference (signing to follow). Lowell, MA.
Thursday, November 16, 5 p.m.
Signing at San Francisco Mystery Bookstore 4175 24th St., San Francisco, CA 94123. 415-282-7444
Friday, November 17, 5 p.m.
M is for Mystery, 86 East Third Ave., San Mateo, CA. 650-401-8077. Panel discussion and signing.
Friday-Saturday, November 17-18.
Cat Writers Association conference, San Mateo, CA. Booksigning at the CFA International Cat Show both days.
Tuesday, December 5, 7 p.m.
Panel discussion at Barnes & Noble, Bellingham, Mass.
Friday, December 8, 5:30-8 p.m.
Holiday Party, Kate's Mystery Books, 2211 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-491-2660. Dozens of authors and book discounts!
Saturday, December 16, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
“Words and Music,” reading with Pam Summa, Lloyd Schwartz, and others. The Burren, 247 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville 617-776-6896.
2007
Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m.
Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., Marlborough, MA.
“Enterprise 2007 McConnell Author/Celebrity Series.” Reading and discussion, followed by book signing.
Friday-Sunday, May 4-6
Malice Domestic mystery convention, Arlington, VA.
Monday, May 7, 4-8:30 p.m.
Festival of Mystery
Mystery Lovers Bookshop, 12 Washington St., Oakmont, PA
Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 p.m.
The Modern Heroine”, a panel discussion at the Bigelow Free Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA. 978-365-4160.
Thursday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
Gibbs College Library. I'll be speaking about Mad House at this Rhode Island college. 85 Garfield Ave., Cranston, RI, 02920.
Wednesday, Aug. 15.
Guest blog at Reviewed by Liz. I'll be the featured author of the Summer Mystery Reading Challenge all day today on the Reviewed by Liz site. Come on by and let's chat!
Thursday, Aug. 30, “Death & Desserts”
Mystery panel with fellow authors David Hosp and Patry Francis at the Falmouth Public Library, 15 Carlson Lane, Falmouth, MA 02540
Sunday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. 2007
Cheshire Cat Club Show, talk and signing American Legion Hall,
1165 River Road, Edgewater, NJ.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2-4 p.m.
“Holiday Season Author/Book Fair”,
Newburyport Public Library, 94 State St., Newburyport, MA. 978-465-4428.
Monday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Booklaunch party/reading, at Partners & Crime, 44 Greenwich Ave. (corner of Charles), New York, NY. 212-243-0440.
Friday, Dec. 7, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Holiday Party, Kate's Mystery Books, 2211 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-491-2660. The party continues, but I'm siging in the first shift, 5:30-6:15. Dozens of authors and book discounts!
Friday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
Book launch party for "Cries and Whiskers" at Harvard Book Store,
1256 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 617-661-1515
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.
Brookline Booksmith Reading and signing with mystery author Karen Olson.
279 Harvard St., Brookline MA. 617-566-6660.
2008
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m.
Duxbury Public Library, with Hank Phillippi Ryan.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008
Murder in the Magic City, Birmingham, Ala.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008
Murder on the Menu, Wetumpka, Ala.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.
Morse Institute Library, Natick, 14 East Central St., Natick, MA 508-647-6520.
Friday, Feb. 28 - Sunday, March 2, 2008
Sleuthfest, Deerfield Beach, FL
Saturday, March 15, 1 p.m.
Panel discussion with Toni L.P. Kelner, Cindy Davis, and Dana Cameron at Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette St., Salem, MA 978-744-183.
Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m.
Panel discussion with Toni Kelner and Leslie Meier, Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave. Reading, MA. 781-944-0840.
Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m.
AAUW panel discussion on “The Modern Heroine” with Jan Brogan and Hank Phillippi Ryan. Canton Public Library, Canton, MA.
Oct. 9-12
Bouchercon 2008, Charmed to Death, Baltimore, MD. “Whistle While You Work” (the influence of music on writing), Friday, Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and “Cat Scratch Fever” (animals in mysteries), Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-noon.
Nov. 20-23
Cat Writers Association, annual conference/CFA International Cat Show, Atlanta, GA.
Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30-8 p.m.
Holiday Party and mass author signing, Kate’s Mystery Books, 2211 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140. 617-491-2660. *Call to order a signed book if you can't come in person!*
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5:30-7 p.m.
“Murder Underbones” book release party for Deadfall: Crime Stories by New England Writers at Redbones, 55 Chester St., Davis Square, Somerville, MA 617-628-2200.
2009
Tues., April 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
Book Release Party! Come celebrate the release of “Probable Claws” at Ryles Jazz Club. Jane Cleland will also be there with her new “Killer Keepsakes.” 212 Hampshire St., Cambridge 617-876-9330.
May 1-3
Malice Domestic mystery convention, Arlington, VA.
May 29-30
Backspace Writers Conference, New York, NY.
Tues., June 16
Amesbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Panel with Hank Phillippi Ryan and Tempa Pagel. 149 Main St., Amesbury, MA. 978-388-8148.
Wed., July 15, 2 p.m.
Fuller Village, Milton, MA.
Thurs., July 23, 7 p.m.
"Beach Reads: Sisters in Crime discuss their own - and sisters' - books." Wellesley Booksmith, with Hank Phillippi Ryan, Toni Kelner, Rosemary Harris, and Sheila Connolly. 82 Central St., Wellesley, MA. 781-431-1160
Weds., Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Ames Free Library, 15 Barrows St., North Easton, MA. 508-238-2000.
Thurs., Sept. 10, 7 p.m.
Brookline Booksmith with Hank Phillippi Ryan. Brookline MA. 617-566-6660.
Tues., Sept. 15, 7 p.m.
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA 617-542-READ
Wed., Sept. 23
Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society annual dinner.
Thurs., Sept. 24, 7-9 p.m.
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 345 Main St., Wakefield, MA. 781-246-6334.
Tues., Oct. 6, 7 p.m.
Gleason Public Library, with Toni Kelner and Hank Phillippi Ryan. 22 Bedford Rd., Carlisle, MA 978-369-4898.
Nov. 19-21
Cat Writers Association conference, in conjunction with the TICA Westchester Cat Show, White Plains, NY.
Sun., Dec. 6, 3-6 p.m.
Kate's Holiday Party – the store may be gone, but the tradition continues! – at Redbones Barbecue, 55 Chester St., Somerville, MA. 617-628-2200.
2010
Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m.
Book Party & Reading, Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline, MA. 617-566-6660
Saturday, April 17, all day
Murder 203: Connecticut’s Mystery Festival. I'll be on a panel Saturday – and hanging for cocktails and conversation, too!
Easton and Westport, CT.
Friday, June 4
Morse Institute, Natick. (Metrowest librarian event.)
2011
Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.
Partners and Crime, 44 Greenwich Ave., New York. 212-243-0440.
Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m.
Reading/signing with Rosemary Herbert, Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 617-566-6660
Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m.
Book launch reading/party, Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 617-542-READ
Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m.
Books on the Square, 471 Angell St., Providence, 7 p.m. 401-331-9097
Wednesday, June 8, 7 p.m.
Newtonville Books, reading/signing with Deb Grabien,
296 Walnut St., Newtonville, MA. 617-244-6619
Thursday, July 7
Sisters in Crime 25th Anniversary “Beach Reads” event.
Cape Cod Cultural Center, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, MA. 7 p.m.
For full listing of authors, etc., please see website.
November. 11-13,
New England Crime Bake,
Dedham Hilton, Dedham, MA
2012
Thursday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.
Reading with Brett Milano from “Tales from the House Band,” Porter Square Books,
25 White St., Cambridge, MA 617-491-2220.

Signed books are available at Harvard Bookstore and the Harvard Coop in Harvard Square, Cambridge, and Brookline Booksmith, Brookline, and also through this web site.

For booking information, please contact me directly at cleas@earthlink.net.

Vlea with Musetta
Clea with la belle Musetta
photo by Brett Milano