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Bouchercon August 30, 2024 - Discovery Zone - I sold and signed a few books.
Bouchercon Logo - Murder and Mayhem in Music City (Nashville)
I moderated a panel discussion on Mysteries - We discussed setting, characters, and the writing process. A lively discussion.
At the Closing Ceremonies and Awards presentations on August 31, 2024 with Lisa Malice and Jenny Ramaley, fellow Florida Gulf Coast Sisters in Crime members.
April 3, 2024 - Harrington Lakes Plantation Book Club
I had a wonderful evening at the Harrington Lakes Plantation Book Club in Venice, Florida. They had great questions on publishing, writing process, and second careers. If your book club reads one of my books, let me know. I'd love to attend either in person or via Zoom.
October 14, 2023
(FLGC Sinc President Barbara Ryan and me ready for questions)
On October 14, 2023, The Island Bookshop in Venice, Florida, hosted nine featured authors from our anthology, Paradise is Deadly – Gripping Tales from Florida’s Gulf Coast.
After a spread of cheese and crackers, a selection of fruit, cookies, and wine, Michael, one of the bookshop owners, welcomed the attendees to the event and introduced Teresa Michael, the Anthology Committee Chairperson.
Each author introduced herself and talked a little about their respective stories. Barbara Ryan, one of the editors, and Gwen Mayo, from Mystery and Horror, LLC, the publisher, spoke about their part in bringing the anthology to publication. The floor was then opened to lots of excellent questions and discussion from the audience, followed by book signings where the authors signed their stories.
The featured authors were Tracy Ann, Anne Carter, Sarah Glenn, Cynthia Harrison, Cindy Martin, Gwen Mayo, Teresa Michael, Stephanie Palmarosa, and Barbara Ryan.
Thanks to Aimee and Michael from The Island Bookshop for hosting this event and supporting local authors.
September 16, 2023 - Books at Park Place, Pasadena, FL
Ten authors featured in the anthology, Paradise is Deadly - Gripping Tales from Florida's Gulf Coast gathered at Books at Park Place in Pasadena to celebrate the launch of the first anthology produced by the Florida Gulf Coast chapter of Sisters in Crime. Those attending included front row right to left are Gwen Mayo, Wendy Dingwall, Teresa Michael, Harold Emanuel, Tanya Goodwin. Second row: Betsy Roark, Stephanie Palmarosa, Sarah Glenn, and Margo Hammond. The anthology was published by Mystery and Horror, LLC owned and operated by Gwen Mayo and Sarah Glenn.
June 21, 2023 - Sunrise Preserve Book Club - Sarasota Florida
I enjoyed a lovely evening with my friend, Patricia Mathews, and the Sunrise Preserve Book Club where we discussed "Murder in Mariposa Beach." I love meeting fellow book lovers and discussing my books as well as other books we've read.
Thanks for inviting me. If you have a book club and would like me attend, please let me know. If you are not in the Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida area, I am happy to Zoom with you.
November 12, 2022 Author Events at the Venice Library and Island Bookshop, Venice
Cedar Key Seafood Festival October 15-16, 2022
For the second year, the Florida Gulf Coast Sisters in Crime participated in the Cedar Key Seafood Festival in Cedar Key, Florida. Eight authors sold books and signed autographs. The first night we had an excellent dinner at the Historic Island Inn.
My books are now available at the Island Book Shop on Miami Ave. in Venice, Florida
April 9, 2022
Bookish Road Trip
Lake Placid Author Event
Lake Placid, FL
March 19, 2022
Pelican Point Book Festival, Venice Florida
January 29, 2022
Pinellas Park Library Event - Panel Discussion "Coastal Crimes - There's Something in the Water"
November 7, 2021
Author Meet and Greet with Martha Reed and Cheryl Hollon
Books at Park Place, Pasadena, FL.
Bazaar at Apricot and Lime Book Fair - September 25, 2021, with Martha Reed
July 2021 - Murder in Mariposa Beach received the Firebird Book Award in the Mystery Category
March 2020 - Author in the Park - Phillipi Creek Park - Sarasota, FL
