Join the Northeast Ohio Chapter of Sisters in Crime for an afternoon of panels dedicated to the mystery genre. Panelists include special guest author Daniel Stashower; scholar of the mystery genre Dr. Katherine Clark; local authors Shelley Costa, Amanda Flower, Kylie Logan, Mara Purnhagen, Sam Thomas and Jane Turzillo; librarian Cari Dubiel; and freelance editor Jennifer Fisher. Refreshments, books signings and a mystery trivia contest!

1:15
Welcome

1:20-2:00 p.m.
Choose one:
a) Interview with Daniel Stashower (Katherine Clark, interviewer)
b) How to Write a Killer Query Letter (Mara Purnhagen) -- Separate preregistration for this craft workshop is required. Please call 216-749-9309 to preregister.

2:00-2:40 p.m.
Publishing Confidential: An Insider's View on the State of Mystery Publishing (Jennifer Fisher, Jim Huang -- Kylie Logan, Moderator). What are the current issues in mystery publishing? What are editors and booksellers looking for?

2:40-3:00
Break

3:00-3:40 p.m.
The Faces of Mystery (Daniel Stashower, Kylie Logan, Shelley Costa, Amanda Flower, Sam Thomas, Mara Purnhagen, Katherine Clark, Jane Turzillo -- Cari Dubiel, Moderator). Our authors discuss the kinds of mysteries they write, recommend favorite titles in crime writing, and answer your questions.

3:40-4:20 p.m.
Mystery Trivia Contest (Daniel Stashower, Margaret Reardon). So you think you know your mysteries? You can win a prize!

4:20-4:45 p.m.
Signings (All)