by Paula Gail Benson
Longing
to attend a writing conference? Here’s one that costs only $8!
On Saturday, July 16, from 10:30 am to 3:15 pm ET, the Southeast Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and the Palmetto Chapter of Sisters in Crime, are proud to present their third virtual Mystery in the Midlands.
Our wonderful
participants include keynote David Heska Wanbli Weiden, who will be interviewed by Hank
Phillippi Ryan. In addition, three panels will be moderated by Dana Kaye. The
panelists are Alan Orloff, Shawn Reilly Simmons, and Joseph S. Walker, talking
about short stories; Daryl Wood Gerber, Raquel V. Reyes, and Abby L. Vandiver,
talking about cozies; and Hallie Ephron, John Hart, and Hank Phillippi Ryan,
talking about settings and suspense.
We would love for you to join us. You can register through this link.
If you can't attend the broadcast, by registering, you can watch the recording.
At $8, it's a bargain!
Following is a little game to match our participants with fun facts about them. See how much you know about our distinguished authors and check your results with the answers at the end.
Hope to see you on Saturday, July 16! Don't forget to register:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mystery-in-the-midlands-3/register
AUTHORS
1.
Hallie Ephron
2. Daryl Wood Gerber
3. John Hart
4. Alan Orloff
5. Raquel V. Reyes
6. Hank Phillippi Ryan
7. Shawn Reilly Simmons
FUN
FACTS
A. Has been to baseball games in 21 different
major league parks
B. Edited Midnight Hour anthology
C. Cheese-phobic
D. Considered being a professional violinist
E. Has 2 rescue Bichon Frise dogs
F. Grew up among writers, but only reluctantly became one after age 40
G. In addition to a writing passion, loves riding a tractor
H. Successfully sued the CIA for information on a sunken Russian submarine
I. Worked as a parrot wrangler at a pet store
J. Has made over 30 fairy gardens
ANSWERS
1. F
2. J
3. G
4. C
5. I
6. H
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. E
What a great line-up!
ReplyDeleteThis will be a great conference, and how clever to give us a matching game! Always happy to learn more about mystery authors.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debra (who is part of the organizing committee for Mystery in the Midlands) and Saralyn. I was so happy the authors shared these fun facts with us. It is interesting to learn a little more about the authors we admire.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely registering for this one, Paula!
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