Where I've Been in 2007
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| LOVE IS MURDER MYSTERY CONFERENCE |
Feb. 2-4 - Chicago, Illinois. |
| Big news here, because the well-respected and long-lived conference known as "Dark & Stormy" has merged into this one. The other speakers will include such luminaries as: Anne Perry, Ken Bruen, Charlaine Harris, and Max Allan Collins. |
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| WORKSHOP AND EVENING GALA |
Jan. 13 - Hollywood, Fla. |
| I'll give a 3-hour workshop for writers in the afternoon, and then speak at an event that evening.
Details to come. |
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Where I've Been in 2006
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| JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY |
8:30 p.m., Nov. 28 - Overland Park, Ks. |
I'll be speaking as part of the "Writer's Inspiration" program at the Central Resource Branch at 87th and Farley.
For more information, call (913) 495-2466. |
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| LOCAL BOOK CLUB |
Nov. 7 - Prairie Village, Ks. |
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| THE GREAT MANHATTAN MYSTERY CONCLAVE |
Nov. 3-5 - Manhattan, Ks. |
| This is "my" convention, because I'm on the board of it and it is set in my home state, right in the middle of my favorite scenery, the Flint Hills of Kansas. I'll be a keynote speaker this year, and I'll once again present my seminar on re-writing, using the system I call CASTS. |
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| MARION LIBRARY |
7 p.m., Oct. 17 - Marion, Ks. |
| The library is located just south of the courthouse in the old Santa Fe Depot. I'll speak and then sign books. |
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| LIVE INTERVIEW |
Nov. 3-5 - Manhattan, Ks. |
| KMAN, 1350AM Talk Radio with Cathy Dawes |
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| "PARTNERS IN CRIME" |
7 p.m., Oct. 10 - Overland Park, Ks. |
Borders at 91st & Metcalf
I'll be speaking and then signing books. |
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| BOUCHERCON |
September 28-October 1, - Madison, Wisconsin. |
| This is the grandmother of all mystery conventions. I haven't been to a Bouchercon in at least l0 years, maybe more, so it'll be a blast to get to see old friends and meet new ones. |
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| MOVEABLE FEAST |
Sept. 7 - Tulsa, Oklahoma. |
Hardesty Regional Library
This event is a fundraiser for the library's literacy program. |
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| JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY |
7 p.m. June 14 - Overland Park, Ks. |
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This is where I write, in one of their quiet cubicles.
( They'll never recognize me when I'm all dressed up to speak to a group, instead of in my usual blue jeans and shirts.)
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| MAYHEM IN THE MIDLANDS |
May 25-28 - Omaha, Nebraska. |
(Special note: Next year, 2007, I'll be the Toastmaster and Margaret Maron will be Guest of Honor.)
This convention is held at a charming old hotel in downtown Omaha, within walking distance of fine restaurants. |
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| WATERMARK BOOKS |
7 p.m., May 16 - Wichita, Kansas |
4701 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, Ks.
Store phone: 316/682-1181
We're very proud of our great independent bookstores in Kansas, and this is one of the best and most long-lived.
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| THE TATTERED COVER |
7:30 p.m., May 11 - Denver (Highlands Ranch) |
9315 Dorchester St.
Highlands Ranch, CO
Store Phone: 303/470-7050
If you've been to Denver, you've probably been to at least one of the two Tattered Covers. They are must-stops for book lovers.
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| THE POISONED PEN |
7 p.m, May 10 - Phoenix, AZ (Scottsdale) |
4014 N. Goldwater
Scottsdale, AZ
Store Phone: 480/947-2974
This is also a legendary bookstore in the mystery world. I'm always delighted to go there.
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| THE BOOK BARN |
May 6, 2006, 11a.m.-2 p.m. - Leavenworth, Ks. |
| Discussion and book signing. |
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| BORDERS |
7 p.m., May 4 - Fairview Heights, Il. (St. Louis) |
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6601 North Illinois
Fairview Heights, Il.
Store phone: 618/397-6097
I'll be speaking and signing and hoping to see lots of my St. Louis friends!
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| HARRY W. SCHWARTZ BOOKSHOP |
May 1 - Milwaukee, WI. (Shorewood)
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4093 N. Oakland Ave.
Shorewood, WI.
Store phone: 414/963-3111
I'll be signing and speaking at this wonderful independent bookstore.
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| FESTIVAL OF MYSTERY with Mystery Lovers Bookshop |
April 24 - Pittsburgh, Pa. (Oakmont) |
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This is a fabulous annual event put on by one of the truly great bookstores of the mystery world. This year, a record high number of authors--53!--will be present to meet readers and sign books. I'll be doing a short interview on stage and then signing, signing, signing. If you're anywhere in the area, I hope to see you there!
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MALICE DOMESTIC® XVIII
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April 21-23 - Arlington, Virginia. |
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This is the wonderful annual convention for lovers of the "traditional" mystery, which is to say almost any kind of mystery or suspense story that is not hard-boiled.
In addition to signing books at the convention, I'll stop by a lot of bookstores in the D.C. area, so if you want a signed copy, check your favorite store.
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| I LOVE A MYSTERY BOOKSTORE |
April 19 - Mission, Ks. |
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This will be my first signing for the new book! I'll be doing a talk, too.
This lovely bookstore has moved to a new location--twice as big, with twice the charm, and they have lots of English editions that you won't find anywhere else.
(Photos coming soon.)
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| KANSAS PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATORS |
April 8 - Emporia, Ks. |
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A conference for the members of KPC, plus a book signing at the Town Crier Book Store.
(Photos coming soon. Maybe.)
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