Events


SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I’ll be talking crime novel writing with moderator Ellen Beals and fellow authors Phil Bayly and Catherine Bruns, at the Saratora Springs Library at 6:30 p.m., to kick off the Saratoga Book Festival.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

I’ll be at the crime writers’ conference Bouchercon. On Wednesday, August 28, 12:00, I’ll be on a panel (or, to use the new verb, “I’ll be panelling”) with James D.F. Hannah, George Moore, Gwenda Bond, and N.B. Turner. The topic: “How Deep is Your Love? That could be a book! But could it..? How far do you go before you commit or cut your losses?”

QUEENSBURY, NEW YORK – SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024

I’ll be signing books at the Boozy Book Fair at the Adirondack Winery from 12 to 4. I’m not sure what all goes on there, but it sounds interesting!

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK – TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

I’ll be talking crime novels with fellow mystery writer Lucinda Race at the Saratoga Library at 10:30 a.m.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 11 – 14, 2024

I’ll be at Left Coast Crime. I’ll be on a panel called “20 Panels in One! YOU Choose the Topics” at 1:15 on Thursday that should be a lot of fun, with Robert Lopresti, Ellen Byron, David Corbett, and Julie Hennrikus.

Poster for a panel: "20 Panels in One! YOU Choose the Topics"


SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024

I’ll be interviewing Sagit Schwartz about her wonderful debut thriller Since She’s Been Gone, at Zibby’s Bookshop at 6:00.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023

I’ll be paneling about “How to Get Published” at the Saratoga Book Festival at 10:30 with Larry Dudley, Jode Millman, and Julia Park Tracey. Book signing afterward.

BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Book talk and signing at the Ballston Spa Public Library, 1:00.

LAKE LUZERNE, NEW YORK – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Book talk and signing at the Rockwell Falls Library, 6:00.

LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK – THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023

Book talk and signing at the Book Cabin, 7:00.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK – TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023

Book talk and signing at Northshire Books, 6:00.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023

Publication party, reading and signing, with Aaron Philip Clark, Charles Jensen, Nancy Spiller, and other instructors from the UCLA Extension Writers Program. At the Skirball Cultural Center, 7:00 – 9:30.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023

I’ll be “paneling” (a fun new verb) about true crime as inspiration at Thrillerfest. With the writers James L’Etoile, Lyn Liao Butler, J.L. Hughes, Mandy McHugh, and Camille Minichino.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023

I’ll be signing Killer Story and The Necklace at the Mystery Writers of America booth at the LA Festival of Books, 10:00 a.m.

TUCSON, ARIZONA – SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023

I’ll be on a panel about psychological thrillers, from 9:00 to 9:45 at Left Coast Crime. With the writers S.M. Freedman, Bruce Johnson, and Clea Simon, moderated by Robin Yeatman.

TUCSON, ARIZONA – THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023

I’ll be on a panel about the influence of modern technology on thrillers, from 1:15 to 2:00 at Left Coast Crime. With the writers Jamie Freveletti and Michael Kaufman, moderated by the inimitable Lee Goldberg.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023

New York City Book Launch Party for Killer Story! With SJ Rozan, at the Mysterious Bookshop, 6:00.

BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023

Book talk with James Ziskin at Belmont Books, 7:00.

VIRTUAL EVENT – TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023

The Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona, is sponsoring a book talk about Killer Story at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. You can sign up for the livestream here.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA – SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023

Orange County Book Launch Party for Killer Story! At Mystery Ink, 1:00. There will be cake!

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023

Book talk with one of the funniest guys I know, San Diego crime writer Matt Coyle, at Warwick’s, 7:30.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023

Book Launch Party for Killer Story! At Diesel Books in Brentwood, 6:30 p.m. Food, drinks, literature, and excitement!

VIRTUAL EVENT – THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023

Mystery to Me in Madison, Wisconsin, is sponsoring a book talk about Killer Story at 5:00 Pacific Time. You can sign up for the livestream here.

Two street signs, pointing to Main Street and Wall Street, in different directions.
We liked this street sign in Lake Luzerne so much, we made a T-shirt out of it. (Thank you, Steve Lang!)

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