WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025
In Short: Daphne du Maurier’s “The Birds” and “Don’t Look Now,” a group discussion on Zoom; registration required. The Center for Fiction, Brooklyn, NY • 7 p.m. Eastern
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Zoom Panel: “From Research to Writing: Mystery Writers Share How Facts Feed Their Fiction,” with Donna Andrews, John Copenhaver, and Ellen Crosby. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA • 11:50 a.m. Eastern
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 21-22, 2025: MANUSCRIPT TO MARKETPLACE
Two events for Manuscript to Marketplace: Writers Conference at Shepherd University, Marinoff Theater, 62 Campus Drive, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV
- Panel of Experts, with Shawn Reilly Simmons and Keri Barnum • Saturday, March 22, 2 p.m.
- Keynote Talk: “The First Two Pages—And Beyond” • Saturday, March 22, 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025
Not-Just-Noir at the Bar, hosted by Alan Orloff and with readers also including E.A. Aymer, Chris Chambers, Tara Laskowski, Adam Meyer, Tom Milani, K.T. Nguyen, and Stacy Woodson, Elaine’s Restaurant, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA • 7 p.m.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 25-27: MALICE DOMESTIC
Several events for Malice Domestic, Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
- Live Charity Auction, serving as auctioneer with Leslie Karst and Kelly Oliver and Toastmaster Gigi Pandian, Ballroom A/B/C/D • Friday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.
- Panel: “Knives Out: High-Concept Plots,” with Michelle Chouinard, Tara Laskoski, Mindy Quigley, and moderator Jeff Marks, Ballroom A • Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.
- Panel: “Marple & Poirot: Agatha Christie’s Impact on Today’s Writers,” as moderator, with Connie Berry, Barbara Barrett, Sharon Lynn, and G.M. Malliet.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025
Zoom Talk: “Economy, Efficiency, Focus: Tips on Writing Short Mystery Fiction,” Sisters in Crime • 9 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Pacific)
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025
Zoom Talk: “The First Two Pages—And Beyond,” Crime Craft Series, Mystery Writers of America, New York Chapter • 6 p.m. Eastern
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025
“In Short: Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Whole Town’s Sleeping’ and ‘At Midnight, in the Month of June,'” Zoom discussion through the Center for Fiction • 7 p.m. Eastern, registration required
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
“Achieve Success Writing Short Crime Fiction,” with Michael Bracken, Ashley-Ruth Bernier, and Erika Krouse, Zoom panel through Mystery Writers of America • 8 p.m. Eastern (7 Central / 6 Mountain / 5 Pacific)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
“Murder, They Wrote: A Mystery Author Extravaganza,” Sisters in Crime, Chesapeake Chapter, Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA • 1 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025
Zoom Talk: “Cocktails & Mysteries,” Sisters in Crime, North Dallas Chapter • 2:30 p.m. Central (1:30 p.m. Eastern—just reminding myself!)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
In Short: “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” and “The Pied Piper of Tucson,” a group discussion on Zoom; registration required. The Center for Fiction, Brooklyn, NY • 7 p.m. Eastern
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
Panel: “Don’t Box Me In! Crossing Genres & Defying Convention,” with John Copenhaver, Richie Narvaez, Shannon Scott, and SJ Sindu, AWP Conference, Baltimore Convention Center, Room 327, Baltimore, Maryland • 10:35-11:50 a.m.