March 9, 2024 – “Murders and Mysteries in Paradise” Panel Discussion
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Braden River Library
4915 53rd Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203
Local Sisters in Crime authors Wendy Dingwall, author of The Celtic Curse; Sarah Glenn, author of Murder on the Mullett Express; Cynthia Harrison, author of Jane in St. Pete; and Joyce Woolcott, author of A Nice Place to Die, will discuss their books, their process, and writing traditional mysteries. I will be the moderator of this panel discussion. In additional to the panelists, the following local authors will also be in attendance Tanya Goodwin, Lisa Malice, and Gwen Mayo, Come early to meet and greet all of the authors. Enjoy refreshments, book sales, and drawings for prizes. This event is free. For more information and registration https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/11520704
March 22, 2024 – Venice Writers Festival
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
300 Nokomis Ave. S
Venice, FL 34285
I will be participating in the 10:30 – 11:30 panel “Paths to Publishing Your Crime Novel: A Sisters in Crime Panel,” where we will be discussing publishers’, editors’, and readers' expectations of mystery and thriller writers and the associated genres and subgenres. A half-hour book signing opportunity will follow the panel discussion. The cost is $35 for the day and includes a box lunch. For more information and registration, see https://venicebookfair.com/events
March 23, 2024 – Venice Book Festival
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Blalock Park, Venice, Florida
Florida Gulf Coast Sisters in Crime will have a booth at the fair. We will be rotating out. Once I have the final schedule, I will post it on my Teresa Michael – Author Facebook Page.
April 27, 2024 – “An Afternoon of Thrills and Suspense.” Panel Discussion
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Braden River Library
4915 53rd Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203
Local Sisters in Crime Authors, including Lisa Malice, author of the psychological thriller Lest She Forget. Sandra Gurvis, author of Three Ringling Circus, will moderate this discussion of thrillers and suspense writing. Come early to meet and greet authors. Enjoy refreshments, book sales, and drawing for prizes. This event is free. I will have a booth at this event. For more information and registration - https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/11520775
Other Stuff I’ve been Doing.
So far this year, I have attended two book club meetings, and I have another coming up in April. I’ve met some wonderful ladies, had interesting discussions about books and other stuff, and I’ve enjoyed some really great food.
If you’d like me to attend your book club meeting, please contact me at teresamichaelauthor@gmail.com. If you are in the Tampa-Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice areas, I will attend in person. If you are not within driving distance, I am happy to set up a Zoom meeting.
Works in Progress
Murder in the Terrace Room is with the editor, and I should have the edits back in early March. After another revision based on these edits, I hope it will be published soon. That's the writers life -- Revise, Revise, and Revise Again - but it's kind of fun too.
I’ve started a new Harrington House B&B Mystery. The working title is Death Amongst the Roses. After I finish this book, I want to publish a new Mariposa Café Mystery, but I’m having trouble coming up with a title. We have Murder, Deception, and Redemption – what comes after that? Any ideas – let me know.
Travel
Larry and I had the honor of attending our nephew’s wedding at Drumtochy Castle in Aberdeen, Scotland. After, we traveled around the country with Larry’s brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Erin Michael. Scotland is such a beautiful country. I posted a travelogue on my Facebook page. You can read about all the adventures over there and see the beautiful photos. Here’s a taste. For you Outlander fans, here's a photo of Midhope Castle, better known as Lallybroch. I did the Outlander tour from Edinburgh -- loved it!
In January, we went to Tucson to visit Larry’s brother, Patrick, and his wife, Jennifer. The Saguaro National Park is beautiful. We also enjoyed a good Mexican Food, a trip to Tombstone, and Old Tucson.
What have you been reading and watching?
Last year, I read 50 books – here’s a few. What were your favorite books last year?
Recently, I read Martha Reed’s second book in her NOLA series Up Jumped the Devil and then I read Lisa Malice’s debut psychological thriller, Lest She Forget. I enjoyed both books from my fellow Sisters in Crime authors. Right now I'm reading one book from each of the authors on my panel and then I'm putting together questions for the panel discussion.
I just finished watching Expats on Amazon Prime. I enjoyed the series about expats living in Hong Kong, but I didn’t like the ending. I liked seeing Hong Kong. I was there once, but only in the airport.
Rest in Peace Lido Cat.
Until next time – take care.
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