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CALIFORNIA CRIME WRITERS CONFERENCE JUNE 13 & 14
By Jo Ellen Krumm
 The inaugural California Crime Writers Conference, cosponsored by Sisters in
Crime/Los Angeles and the Southern California Chapter of Mystery Writers of
America, will offer two days jam-packed with in-depth information and
practical advice for both established and new authors. The conference will
be at the Hilton Pasadena, 168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, on the weekend
of June 13 and 14. The keynote speakers will be Robert Crais, author of
The Watchman and L.A. Requiem, and Laurie R. King, who brings us
A Grave Talent and Folly as well as the Mary Russell series.
Attendees can choose from some 30 sessions on the craft and the business of
mystery writing. Learn how to plot your novel, how to connect with agents,
and how to plan your book tour. The comprehensive forensics track will
explain what really happens at crime scenes and how private investigators
actually operate, as well as focusing on police procedures and firearms.
The conference schedule and faculty bios are available by clicking “Conference”
on the left. A reduced fee is available for registrations paid by June 12.
A
reception following Saturday’s session will give mystery writers the
opportunity to meet agents. A number of well-known agents have indicated
plans to attend. Also at the reception, Darrell James, membership director
and anthology coordinator for Sisters in Crime/Los Angeles, will announce
the author selections for the chapter’s latest anthology, Murder in LA LA
Land. With more than 60 short stories submitted, the editors have been
taking great care to read each story thoroughly. Darrell will also introduce
the anthology editors to the guests at the reception.
Vroman’s Bookstore, the conference bookseller, and vendors will be on hand
throughout the weekend.
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