As soon as I finish up edits for The Butterfly Trap, I’m going to be heading to Bouchercon, the world mystery convention that draws hundreds of readers, authors, and various assorted mystery-world celebrities together. This year, the traveling con will be in Nashville, at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center, and I can tell you I’m looking forward to hearing some music and eating some hot chicken. But the main draw? The people! Mick (“Slow Horses”) Herron is just one of the many speakers, but the best interactions are always those you don’t expect: the quick conversation in the book room where you connect over a new fave. The unexpected interaction with a reader on the way to a panel. The blast of recognition when someone mentions a beloved book – and you realize you have so much more in common.
I’ll be doing the author speed dating with Neil Plakcy on Saturday and am thrilled to be on the “You Can Do Magic: Cozies that Cast a Spell” panel Friday at 5. Otherwise, look for me in the book room and in the panels. Please say “Hi!” I’m so looking forward to meeting you!