Last weekend, I
attended these two sister mystery conferences in Alabama. Murder in the MagicCity, sponsored by the Sisters in Crime group in Birmingham, meets in the huge
Rockwood Library meeting room.
Twenty-three authors were featured on panels and signings. We were fed
extremely well and chauffeured around by cheerful, willing locals. The event
was well-attended by eager book lovers.
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| Saturday group by Steve Herring |
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| short story panel: me, Tony P. Kelner, Paula Benson, Jim Jackson (Denise Swanson & Bert Goolsby not pictured) |
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| Signing with Tony P. Kelner |
The huge
advantage of a meeting this size was the opportunity to get to know almost all
the authors a little bit better. The pace was relaxed compared to Malice
Domestic, where everything seems to start at around 7 AM.
On Sunday, most
of us stayed and were driven to the neighboring town of Wetumpka, for Murder on the Menu. The audience was served lunch and got to chat with the authors
between our panels. This event was put on by the library association and
located in the civic center. It had a great attendance, too.
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| Wetumpka Civic Center |
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| Location panel, Mike Orenduff in foreground, Brynn Bonner, Paula Benson, me, Robert Dugoni, Jaden Terrell |
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| signing with Dee Phelps and Bert Goolsby |
It’s a twin
conference well worth considering!
group photo by Steve Herring
other photos by Bob Witchger
Kaye, it was so good to be with you in Alabama and to do my first signing with you at my side. Great meetings, great people, wonderful time. I love the pictures you've included in your blog. Hope you are coping well with the snow.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for getting me to the meeting! We're coping very well now. When (if) the snow comes, it might be different. We're not supposed to get a lot, but it doesn't take much to shut Knoxville down.
ReplyDeleteKaye,
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful weekend, wasn't it. Jan and I look forward to see you again at Malice.
~ Jim
It sounds like a good time was had by all. Love the pictures. There are some especially good pictures of you, with a big smile!
ReplyDeleteYes, Jim! See you there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Gale. I was happy to be there!
Glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteHi, Kaye! It was a terrific weekend, and I was so glad to see you again. You're right--the smaller size gives you a chance to really connect with the other authors. I enjoyed it all. Margaret and Tammy did a great job organizing and taking care of everyone. Definitely two thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteYes they did, Ellis. I'll add two more thumbs. Good to see you again, too!
ReplyDeleteHi, Kaye!
ReplyDeleteWasn't this just too much fun?! Good seeing you and look forward to seeing you at Malice.
The Other Kaye
Yes, it was, and thanks for your huge bunch of pictures!
ReplyDeleteIt was good seeing you again - at both conferences.
ReplyDeleteYou too, Debra! Fun weekend.
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