Bouchercon 2025, the International Mystery Conference, will be held in New Orleans from September 3-7. Many members of the Short Mystery Fiction Society will be participating in panels and other events.
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Christina Boufis |
Research: Giving Your Work Authenticity |
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Salon FGH |
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Kathryn Prater Bomey |
Debut: The Rollercoaster Ride of Publishing Your |
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Your Book. Salon E |
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Robert Lopresti |
Getting Started: How Ideas Become Stories |
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Galerie 3 |
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Armand Rosamilia |
Making Your Blood Run Cold: Dabbling in |
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Horror. Galerie
1-2 |
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Robert Lopresti |
Library Event: "Free Books" |
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Carondelet Ballroom |
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| 9 |
Karen Odden |
What's Old Can Be New: The Appeal of |
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Historical Mysteries & Thrillers. Salon FGH |
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Aimee Kluck |
Crime fiction and social commentary: |
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tackling social issues. Galerie 3 |
| 10:30 |
Josh Pachter |
writer's block |
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Salon FGH |
| 10:30 |
Nina Wachsman |
Kickass Women: Prince Charming is Out of a Job |
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Salon ABCD |
| 12:30 |
Gary Phillips |
Suspense, Action and Conflict |
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Salon E |
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Many |
Opening Ceremony (Derringer & Shamus Awards) |
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World War II Museum |
| 8:30 |
Robert Lopresti |
anthology signing |
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World War II Museum |
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| 9 |
Alan Orloff |
Bridging the Gap Between YA and Adult |
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Mysteries and Thrillers. Galerie 5-6 |
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Josh Pachter |
Anthony Mixer |
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Michael Bracken |
Anthony Mixer |
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Carondelet Ballroom |
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John Floyd |
Short Stories: Pacing in the Action |
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Robert Lopresti |
Short Stories: Pacing in the Action |
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Galerie 3 |
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Alan Orloff |
Anthology signing: Hollywood Kills |
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Level Best Books: Books Room |
| 2:30 |
Michael Bracken |
Killing Your Darlings: Edit That Manuscript! |
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Galerie 6 |
| 10:30 |
Kate Hohl |
Elementary! The Sherlock Effect |
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Salon FGH |
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| 9 |
Jeff Markowitz |
Humor: Laughter in the Midst of Chaos |
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Galerie 3 |
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Karen Odden |
Creating the Right Voice for Your Narrative |
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Galerie 1-2 |
| 10 |
Michael Bracken |
Jumpstart Your Story |
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Media Room |
| 10:30 |
Pamela Ebel |
Sweet Tea with a Splash of
Crime: The Southern |
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Influence. Salon E |
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Bonnar Spring |
Creating a Diverse Cast of Characters |
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Galerie 3 |
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N. M. Cedeño |
Voice - How Do You Find Yours? |
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Daniel C. Bartlett |
Voice - How Do You Find Yours? |
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Salon E |
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Manon Wogahn |
Marketing and Promotion |
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Salon ABCD |
| 9:30 |
Robert Lopresti |
Short stories: creating memorable characters |
| 9:30 |
Bonnar Spring |
Short stories: creating memorable characters |
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Salon FGH |
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