January 2021
Making a Mystery (virtual event)
In this fun, fast paced improv game, four authors representing different sub-genres in mystery fiction from cozy/traditional to thriller/suspense, will brainstorm to create a brand-new mystery using suggestions from the audience, and thereby offering insights into workings of mystery authors’ minds and the conventions of the genre. The four authors joining us for the evening are Lisa Braxton, Clea Simon, J.A. McIntosh, and Richard Cass. Zoom program, register at: eventbrite.com/e/mystery-making-with-sisters-in-crime-tickets-133190401075?aff=ebdssbeac
Find out more »May 2021
M(ay) is for Mystery one-on-one
I'm so excited to be interviewed by Chris Upton of New Hampshire's great Freethinker's Corner Books. The event is virtual and it's free! Please sign on here for a link (or cut-and-pte: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-is-for-mystery-w-clea-simon-tickets-152276042743 ). We'll be talking about books, writing, and more – and you're invited to chime in too! Please join us You can support Freethinker's and other great indie bookstores by ordering my books through Bookshop.org at https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=clea+simon This event is FREE, but registration is required at this…
Find out more »June 2021
Boston Lit Crawl
This year, the Boston Book Fest's Lit Crawl is "taking it to the streets," in that all events will be OUTSIDE! The June 10 eventincludes three evening sessions (at 6, 7, and 8 pm), and I am thrilled that I'll be part of two events, both taking place in Cambridge's Central Square. The first – at 6 p.m. – is a Mystery Writers of America "Making a Mystery," at Starlight Square 84 Bishop Allen Drive (the stage in the H-Mart…
Find out more »September 2021
The Dark Side of Fame with MWA Florida
I am honored beyond belief to be able to address MWA Florida's monthly meeting – and because everything is stilll virtual, you can too! I'll be talking about "The Dark Side of Fame (a good place to hide the bodies)." That means how I researched my upcoming "Hold Me Down," and why the rock and roll highlife makes a perfect mystery setting. Registration is free but necessary. Come join us!
Find out more »October 2021
The Future of Mystery Writers vs. TV Detective Series
Do you prefer your sleuths between the pages? On TV? Crossing over? That will be the topic on The Future of Now Radio. I'll be joining a panel of Dale T. Phillips, Joanna Schaffhausen, Gabriel Valjan, and Connie Johnson Hambley to discuss "The Future Mystery Writers vs TV Detective Series – Who Wins?" This audio and video (see link) discussion will be moderated by host Bonnie D. Graham. Listen LIVE on VoiceAmerica Business Channel: Technology Revolution Radio Watch Live-stream: facebook.com and linkedin.com
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