UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2012
APRIL:
Saturday, April 7 I’m team teaching a mystery writing class with Lori Rader-Day at in Winnetka, IL for Story Studio Chicago. I’ll be doing three Saturdays in the eight week class. Check out the class details at www.storystudiochicago.com
Sunday, April 15 Get up early and listen to my radio interview with Rick Kogan, WGN 6:30am. Or sleep in and listen online. www.wgnradio.com
Tuesday, April 24 LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE is available!!!!
MAY:
Saturday, May 5 I’ll be signing books and chatting with crime author Libby Fisher Hellman at Centuries & Sleuths bookstore at 2pm in Forest Park, IL www.centuriesandsleuths.com
Tuesday, May 8 Visit with me at the Seattle Mystery Bookshop, at 12pm for a signing and fun. Since I’m in Seattle, I’ll be highly caffeinated and ready for anything. www.seattlemystery.com
Wednesday, May 9 I love Portland (if you’re in the area, go to Ruby Jewel for ice cream. Yum!) And then come by Murder By The Book at 7pm for an evening of mystery and fun. www.mbtb.com
Saturday, May 19 Back for a third time to one of my favorite places… I Love A Mystery Mission, KS 3pm www.iloveamystery.com
Sunday, May 20 A talk, a signing, and a little pizza? Huh? I’ll explain how Peoria’s own Avanti’s restaurant ended up featured in Life Without Parole. Peoria Public Library 2pm www.peoriapubliclibrary.com
JUNE:
5-7 Calling all librarians, bookstore owners and publishing professionals. Look for me at the Mystery Writers of America Booth at Book Expo in New York. www.bookexpoamerica.com
9-10 One of the best book fairs in the country. I’ll be there all day every day (more or less) at the Mystery Writers of America booth hanging with some great mystery authors. Come by!! Printer’s Row Lit Fest, Chicago IL www.printersrowlitfest.org
JULY:
13 My first visit to this wonderful store will be the day before the big Sisters Quilt Show. Coincidence? Heck no. I’ve been dying to go to this show since my days on Simply Quilts, and I’m thrilled to be invited. If you’re at the show, stop by Paulina Springs Books, Sisters OR at 4pm
www.paulinasprings.com
OCTOBER
4-7 Are you a mystery lover? Then you must come to Bouchercon, held this year in Cleveland, OH. Panels, experts, books, fun, authors, lots of talk of murder and mayhem. And me. Sign up at www.bouchercon2012.com
