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Murder and Mayhem in MuskegoNovember 17, 2009
While I was covering Crime Bake in Boston, one of my super-duper blurbers, Michelle, offered to go to Murder and Mayhem in Muskego for me. Here's Michelle's thoughts on her first ever conference. Murder and Mayhem was held in Muskego, Wisconsin. The event began Friday night with a meet and greet. During the wine tasting I was laughing with F. Paul Wilson and Joe Konrath about crazy plots in out of the way towns, I spoke with Jamie Freveletti about her experiences as an attorney in Chicago and chatted with Jeffery Deaver about dog breeding. Julie Hyzy, a dynamic woman who loves to laugh and presents with such a positive aura makes it easy to see why her White House Chef novels are a must read. I also got to speak with Deb Baker who resides in Wisconsin, but writes about her home state of Michigan. Another woman who can put you at ease and make you laugh.
The afternoon began with a non-stop comedic affair with Joanna Slan Campbell, Denise Swanson, Shirley Dammsgaard, Julie Hyzy and Deb Baker as they discussed who they like to kill, where and how. Kudos to Tom Schreck for facillitating this when he was so clearly out numbered. Blake Crouch interviewed F. Paul Wilson who has published over 40 novels and hopes to "live long enough to write all his ideas." Jan Burke and Laura Lippman conversed about their literary journeys and talked in length about character development. Jan's career
The event ended with Sandra Ruttan interviewing Jeffery Deaver and playing the game is Jeffery Lying? Turns out the audience knew him very well and won a spot in his next book. His stories were fascinating and captivating from letters on death row to running for president. This was a wonderful event that I felt honored to attend so it is with many thanks to all those I shared it with. Bottom Line: Next to cloning me...my blurbers are terrific at covering events. Thanks Michelle!! Posted by Barbara Vey on November 17, 2009 | Comments (8)
November 17, 2009
In response to: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego WWJan commented: I am so impressed with Michelle's coverage of Murder and Mayham in Muskego! Way to go, Michelle!
November 17, 2009
In response to: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego J L commented: I just found out about this conference and was sorry I couldn't attend. Maybe next year?
November 17, 2009
In response to: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego Edie Ramer commented: I was there on Saturday, too. It was a great conference. I love it that so many writers got together.
November 17, 2009
In response to: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego Joanna Campbell Slan commented: Tom Schreck was a wonderful moderator, and a heck of a good sport to step in at the last minute when we ladies asked him for help. I don't remember ever having so much fun on a panel. Thanks for covering this Michelle.
November 18, 2009
In response to: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego Liz Kreger commented: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego was a fantastic day. It was everything that Michelle said and more. I fully intend to go next year ... and next and next ...
November 18, 2009
In response to: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego Hank Phillippi Ryan commented: Wow--what a great write-up--the conference looks amazing. We've got to make sure that next year, it's not at the same time as Crime Bake--Michelle, you make it clear it's a must-go!
November 19, 2009
In response to: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego RhondaL commented: Sounds like a great conference! Hank's right - that these wonderful events are the same weekend is frustrating. But that, by this part of the year, I can't afford air fare out of New England makes the choice for me. :)
November 20, 2009
In response to: Murder and Mayhem in Muskego WW Michelle commented: Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments on my debut write-up. I had such a wonderful time. I have even heard from Cara Black about her new book coming out in the spring.
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