Looking Forward to Mystery in the Midlands

by Paula Gail Benson

Dr. Kathy Reichs

Next weekend, on Saturday, June 26, from 10:00 am to 2:45 pm ET, the Southeast Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and the Palmetto Chapter of Sisters in Crime, are proud to present their second virtual Mystery in the Midlands. Until Covid, we gathered in Columbia, S.C., for a celebration of authors and readers. Hopefully, an in person gathering will be possible next year, but until then, we are going to delight in being with a fabulously talented group of writers and hearing what they have to tell us about their craft and lives.

Our wonderful participants include Dr. Kathy Reichs, who will be interviewed by Debra H. Goldstein (today, she talks about preparing for their talk on Writers Who Kill) and three panels that will be moderated by Dana Kaye. The panelists are Frankie Y. Bailey, Michael Bracken, and Barb Goffman, talking about short stories; Laurie R. King, Lori Rader-Day, and Caroline Todd, talking about historical mysteries; and Yasmin Angoe, Robert Dugoni, and Alex Segura, talking about suspense.

We would love for you to join us. You can register through this link. If you can't attend the program, by registering you can watch the recording. At $5, 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! Don't forget to register:

https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mystery-in-the-midlands-2/register?fbclid=IwAR2i_QEHxLdD3yd8WgAumPOv2lfPVQWyEQS0KsNBOdWdOz19tlI4rtbHUxM

AUTHORS

1. Yasmin Angoe

2. Frankie Y. Bailey

3. Michael Bracken

4. Robert Dugoni

5. Barb Goffman

6. Laurie R. King

7. Lori Rader-Day

8. Dr. Kathy Reichs

9. Alex Segura

10. Caroline Todd

FUN FACTS

A. Writes about contemporary and historical detectives

B. Criminal Justice Professor

C. Sales on 2 books recently passed $250K and $50K

D. Debut novel, to be released in November, has already been optioned for television

E. Expert witness at the Casey Anthony trial

F. Marketing Director for the Waco Symphony Orchestra

G. Left-handed vegan who has been to space

H. Story awarded the EQMM Readers' Award has been nominated for an Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity

I. Married on top of the Empire State Building

J. Loves traveling, history, mystery, and collaborating

ANSWERS

1. D

2. B

3. F

4. C

5. H

6. A

7. I

8. E

9. G

10. J

Better Than Christmas! - Mystery in the Midlands is coming!

 Better than Christmas! – Mystery in the Midlands is coming!  by Debra H Goldstein

 Mystery in the Midlands is coming virtually, and I can’t wait! 

 

Last year, over nine hundred (you read that right – over 900) readers and authors attended the virtual four and one-half hour Crowdcast conference co-sponsored by Southeast Mystery Writers of America (SEMWA) and the Palmetto Chapter of Sisters in Crime. The line-up, led by Charlaine Harris was phenomenal ---- but in some ways, for me, this year is even more exciting.

 

Why?  Because I’m a die-hard fan of every panelist and I’m getting to interview the keynoter, Dr. Kathy Reichs. Who hasn’t seen Bones, the television show that was based upon her books and her life? As if it wasn’t a thrill to be interviewing her, I’ve been given the extra treat of being able to read an advance copy of her upcoming book, The Bone Code. You can bet it will be one of the things we’ll be discussing.

Dana Kaye will be moderating Mystery in the Midlands’ steaming three panels: Searing Suspense, Hot for Historicals, and Scorching Short Stories. How can you go wrong with hearing Robert Dugoni, Yasmin Angoe, Alex Segura, Laurie R. King, Caroline Todd, Lori Rader-Day, Barb Goffman, Michael Bracken, and Frankie Y. Bailey – especially when the entire cost (merely to defray expenses) is $5 (once again, yes, you read that right – simply five dollars)? Look at their pictures below, but don’t close your browser. Hurry and guarantee your spot by registering now! https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mystery-in-the-midlands-2/register  #Mystery in the Midlands