I’ll be speaking at these events. Come say hi, or order SIGNED copies from any of the following bookstore events ahead of my visit. They ship!

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Festival of the Turning Leaves, Thorntown, Indiana
I’ll be selling and signing books in front of the Heritage Museum in my hometown from about 10am to 4:30pm or so.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

I’ll be interviewing Louis Bayard about The Wildes! Register here!
6:30 p.m.
The Book Stall, Winnetka, Illinois

Saturday, October 5, 2024

A virtual event with Sisters in Crime, national! SinC can help you with any stage of your career, so get signed up for this event, or even better, as a member, and then the event is FREE. Event info here.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

If you’re a bookseller at Heartland Fall Forum this year, come to an education session on working with authors for success. I’ll be in conversation with Shane Mullen from Left Bank Books, talking about, well, how we made me nearly a local in a city I’ve never lived in. It’s at 2pm.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

I’ll be interviewing Dan Kois about Hampton Heights! RSVP here!
7 p.m.
The Book Cellar, Chicago, Illinois

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Sisters in Crime Chicagoland will be presenting a full day of panels and sessions. Watch their site for more info and to sign up.

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Midwest Mystery Conference
A full day of mystery and intrigue from more than 30 authors! Check out the schedule and make your plans to join us!

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Sherlock’s Saturday Afternoon at the Library
12:30pm-4pm (I’m the keynote speaker at 3pm)
Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 South Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, Illinois
I’ll be talking about why Sherlock Holmes is such an enduring character, from a writer’s craft perspective. Join us!

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Launching Tracy Clark’s latest Harriet Foster book, Echo, with a conversation with her and Barbara Nickless!
7:00pm
The Book Cellar, Chicago, Illinois

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Indiana Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Author Fair
12:00pm-4pm
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN
Admission to the fair is included with admission to the museum and their gorgeous holiday decorations! 60 authors!

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Writing A Breakout Page-Turner
Lou Berney, Alex Segura, and I will be in conversation about the craft of writing mysteries! Virtual event. Watch chapter site for info.

Looking ahead…

• Sisters in Crime Chessie Chapter session January 11, 2025! Let’s get motivated for the new year!
• Bouchercon 2025 in New Orleans! Details.

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