New England Crime Bake Recap 2018

This past weekend I spent time in Woburn, Massachusetts at the New England Crime Bake conference. This was my second visit and I’m loving the time spent there. I really love the small audience size, where else can you sit for an hour or two at a bar talking with...

Bouchercon Recap 2018

Bouchercon 2018: Sunny Place, Shady People Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Hotel: The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Date: September 6 – 9, 2018 Bouchercon is the world’s finest annual crime fiction event, bringing together more than...

The Anthony Award Nominations 2018

The Anthony Award nominations for 2018 have been announced on the St. Petesburg Bouchercon website and I’m so excited as you will see why when you scroll down the list of nominees. Winners will be announced at the Anthony Awards ceremony on Saturday, September...

Malice Domestic Recap 2018

Event: Malice Domestic 30 Location: Bethesda, MD Hotel: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Date: April 27 – April 29, 2018 Malice Domestic is an annual fan convention in the metropolitan DC area that celebrates the traditional mystery, books...

Upcoming 2018 Mystery Conventions

Every year I look forward to attending reader/fan mystery conventions. Below is a partial list of 2018 conventions being held in the United States and abroad. You will always find me at two or more conventions each year. This year was the first time I attended more...