Tentative Schedule
9:30 – 10:00 am: Registration
10:00 am – 10:45 am: Panel 1 - Why Research is Important
Research is a key element when it comes to writing any captivating storyline. While it is
fiction, a level of believability is required in order to transport the reader. No matter if the mystery occurs in the past or present, basic facts and speech can make or break the novel.
Moderator: Matty Dalrymple Panelists:
Nicole Asselin
Sarah Ickes
Liz Milliron
Sandy Nork
Karen Shughart
10:45 am – 11:15 am: Author Round-About Part 1
A favorite activity at past conferences. You’ll have a chance to meet with each
author for a few minutes to hear about their books and ask questions. This year we've
broken it into two parts to help the authors save their voices.
11:15 am – 11:30 am: Break - Visit the restroom, snacks, beverages, buy books, etc.
11:30 am – 12:15 pm: Author Round-About Part 2
A favorite activity at past conferences. You’ll have a chance to meet with each
author for a few minutes to hear about their books and ask questions. This year we've
broken it into two parts to help the authors save their voices.
12:15– 12:45 pm: Lunch
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm: Panel 2 - Cops, Crimes and the Blurred Lines
Cops keep the laws that govern our society. But when do the lines of wrong and right blur? When does the grey area impact the way they investigate a fellow cop? How does their job affect other aspects of their life?
Moderator: Dennis Royer Panelists:
R. G. Belsky
Matty Dalrymple
Peter W. J. Hayes
Con Lehane
Lissa Marie Redmond
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm: Break - Visit the restroom, snacks, beverages, buy books, etc.
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm: Panel 3 - Country vs. City Crimes
Cops keep the laws that govern our society. But when do the lines of wrong and right An age old debate….City vs Country. Two worlds, very different in atmosphere and in tone of mentality present varying challenges when it comes to crime. Let us examine these opposing siblings as we discuss their unique qualities.
Moderator: Sandy Nork Panelists:
Annette Dashofy
John DeDakis
Tj O'Connor
Dennis Royer
Greg Stone
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Final chance to buy books and have them signed.