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Noir at the Bar
Martuni's 4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, United StatesDale Berry will emcee, with readings by Heather Chavez, M.M. Chouinard, Stacie Grey and Reece Hirsch.
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Author Panel
Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, United StatesAuthor Ron Cook will moderate panelists Laurie R. King, Peggy Townsend, Vinnie Hansen, and Jack Erickson. This is a hybrid event! Registration is required for both in-person and Zoom attendance.
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Fall Author Showcase @ Books Inc. – Mountain View
Books Inc Mountain View, United StatesHere’s our outstanding list of authors who will be reading from their latest books: Ana Brazil Josie Brown Michele Drier Victoria Kazarian Claudia Hagadus Long Ana Manwaring Karen A. Phillips Nannette Potter Terry Shames Lisa Towles
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The Life, Motto, and Library of William Walker (1570-1642), Vicar of Chiswick
The Book Club of California 312 Sutter Street Ste 500, San Francisco, CA, United StatesApproximately twenty-five printed books and ten manuscripts have been located from before 1640 which bear the florid inscription: “Will and Walke aright. Will: Walker,” usually appearing on the title-page of a printed book, or on the first or last leaf of a manuscript. This talk will attempt to identify the author of the inscription and […]
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How To Do Faster and More Targeted Research
Zoom CA, United StatesWhich poison should I use? How can I write about forensic pathology if I’m not Patricia Cornwell? Even more difficult: How to build suspense? Where to insert red herrings? Writing a mystery involves countless specific and overarching questions. Author and MWA/SinC member Michal Strutin doesn’t have the answers, but she’s also a research librarian, so […]
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Dr. Jen Prosser: Pick Your Poison
Zoom CA, United StatesWant to learn more about poisons used in murder? Dr. Jen Prosser, creator and host of the Pick Your Poison Podcast, gives a Primer on Poisons, discussing poisons and toxins from cases taken from headline news. She’ll discuss popular historical poisons like arsenic and cyanide as well as modern toxins like the cage convulsant, tetramine. Join […]
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What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
Zoom CA, United StatesJoin us for a presentation from Karen Phillips of Phillips Covers. Karen is a graphic designer passionate about book covers with a degree in Applied Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has worked freelance for many indie authors and small publishers including Poisoned Pen Press, Blue River Press, and Entangled. She […]
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Karen Phillips: What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
Zoom CA, United StatesJoin us for a presentation from Karen Phillips of Phillips Covers. Karen is a graphic designer passionate about book covers with a degree in Applied Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has worked freelance for many indie authors and small publishers including Poisoned Pen Press, Blue River Press, and Entangled. She […]
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Get Smart: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Zoom CA, United StatesAI is here to stay. Now what? Confused about the basics? What kinds of tools are out there? How could you be using it… and should you? Join us as our panelists share their expertise and help authors navigate these technical and ethical challenges.
Book Passage Mystery Conference 2024
Book PassageThe Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference is THE conference for those looking to up their mystery writing game. After 29 years, its reputation only continues to grow—because it covers everything you need, from story development and writing skills to finding an agent and publisher. Here’s what you’ll find at this intensive 3-day Conference: Experienced authors teach setting, dialogue, and character development. Editors, […]
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Rhys Bowen at Sisters in Crime
Zoom CA, United StatesRhys Bowen’s work has sold close to 10 million copies in over 30 languages. She has been nominated for every major mystery award and has won multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. She will speak in person at Radford Studio Center in Studio City and via Zoom as part of California Sisters in Crime Chapters’ […]
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A Mind for Mystery
San Jose Public Library 150 E. San Fernando Street, San Jose, United StatesVinnie Hansen, Heather Haven, Leslie Karst & Laurie R. King (m) will talk about how they work, how they got started, and what a person needs today to make it in the mystery world. At the Dr. Martin Luther King Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., Room 255.