I was on the Misadventures in Mystery Writing Panel. I wanted to run out and get all the books I heard about from Lisa, Kelly, and Karen. The four of us on the panel had no problem finding things to talk about. It was fun to be on the panel with these accomplished writers. Yes, the full house was great, especially with 9 other sessions going on at that time. A very good day!!
Alana White and I will be on “Today in Nashville,” WSMV Channel 4, sometime during the 11-12 a.m. show on October 3, talking about the Southern Festival of Books. It’s the 30th anniversary of the Festival, and Alana has never missed! I’ve missed only a couple of years. We’re excited to share our experiences as writers who have attended – and benefitted from – the Festival, and we will probably get a chance to show our books! Tune in!
In spite of terrible rains over the weekend, the Mystery Panel at Green Hills Library was well attended. Participants were Lee Wilson (Jenna Brown), Dana Carpenter, Peggy Peden, and me. I can’t wait to read their new books. What a great audience, too!
Phyllis and Alana – we will be at an event at Parnassus in June!
It’s that time again! The Southern Festival of Books is scheduled for October 13-15 in downtown Nashville, at the Legislative Plaza and Nashville Public Library. It’s a wonderful FREE event for readers and writers.
I’ll be on two panels:
“Sisters in Crime” Friday, Oct. 13, 1:30-3:00 with other “Sisters.” It will take place at the Public Library, Conference Room 1B.
“Plotting the Perfect Mystery Novel” Saturday, Oct. 14, 12:00-1:00. This one will be at the Teen Center.
Book signing will follow these sessions. I’ll be talking about Secrets and Shamrocks, my latest mystery.
Check out the Southern Festival website for more information.
It’s that time again! Writers of mystery, thrillers, crime – everything related – look forward to this weekend in August. Dates this year are August 25-27. I am on a panel about true crime, talking about An Unfinished Canvas and A Season of Darkness, books I co-authored that followed two high-profile crimes in Nashville. Conference information is available at www.killernashville.com if you’re interested in the full schedule.