2013 Conference Schedule
(The schedule is a work in progress and subject to change.)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013
| 2:00 - 7:00 PM |
Check In - Lobby |
3:00 - 4:15
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| 4:30 - 5:45 |
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| 6:30 - 7:30 |
Pizza Welcome Party (free with registration)
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| 7:30 - 8:50 |
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| 9:00 - 11:00 |
Death and Dessert
Welcome Reception Sponsored by Mystery Writers of America, New England and Sisters in Crime, New England
(Dessert free with registration. Cash bar.) |
 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2013
(The schedule is a work in progress and subject to change.)
| 8:00 - 8:40 AM |
Check-in/Continental Breakfast - Lobby |
| 8:30 - 8:45 |
Welcoming Remarks
Crime Bake co-chairs Steve Ulfelder and
Barbara Ross
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| 8:45 - 9:00 |
Presentation of the Al Blanchard Award
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| 9:00 - 9:50 |
Survivor All Stars: How to Create a Career that Lasts
These All Stars talk about how they got to the top—and stayed there.
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| 9:50 - 10:10 |
Break/Book Signing
Level Best Books Signing |
| 10:10 - 11:00 |
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TRACK I
Eat, Drink and Murder: Cooking up a Good Mystery
The market for food-related mysteries is hungry. How to create a winning recipe for murder.
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TRACK II
Die Hard High Concept Novels: The Trend that Keeps on Selling
High Concept—what is it? What works? And how you can come up with one.
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| 11:00 - 11:20 |
Break/Book Signing |
| 11:20 - 12:10 |
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TRACK I
High School Murder: Writing the Young Adult Mystery
YA fiction is overwhelmingly popular today. Find out how these writers made the grade.
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TRACK II
A History of Violence: Using the Past in Your Mystery
Mysteries incorporating history are more popular than ever. Our panel reveals the secrets of history in mystery.
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| 12:10 - 12:30 |
Break/Book Signing |
| 12:30 - 1:15 |
Lunch/Interview with Meg Gardiner
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| 1:15 - 1:30 |
Guest of Honor signing
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| 1:30 - 2:50 |
Meet the Agents & Editors, First Page Critiques
We're changing up the Agents and Editors session this year. For a full description, see here.
Moderators: Hallie Ephron |
| 2:50 - 3:00 |
Break
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| 3:00 - 3:50 |
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The Heroes of Mystery:
Creating and Sustaining Series-Worthy Characters
Find out if your protagonist is built for the long haul
—three books, ten or twenty
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| 3:50 - 4:10 |
Break/Book Signing
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| 4:10 - 6:00 |
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TRACK I
One-on-One Pitch Sessions (Pre-registered)
Prearranged pitch sessions with agents and editors
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TRACK II
Ask the Experts
Drop into to this session at any time during the time slot and the experts will answer your questions. No pre-registration or appointment necessary.
David Page
Brian Thiem
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TRACK III
(4:30-5:30)
YOGA for writers
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| 6:00 - 7:00 |
Cocktail Party
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| 7:00 - 11:00 |
TROUBLE IN PARADISE BANQUET - Ballroom
Grab your flip flops, Hawaiian shirt, grass skirts and sarongs, and get your Tiki on
Crime Bake-style at the TROUBLE IN PARADISE Banquet and Costume Party.
Dine to the beat of Tahitian drums. Find out just how low you’re willing to go under
the limbo pole. Hula till it hurts while you party the night away with our DJ to luau,
Caribbean and summer beach favorites.
Door Prizes
Best Tropical Outfit Prize
Loudest/Ugliest Hawaiian Shirt Prize
Limbo & Hula Hoop Contests
CASUAL DRESS REQUIRED
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2013
(The schedule is a work in progress and subject to change.)
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast and Flashwords Winners
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| 9:00 - 10:10 |
Dr. David Page will cover the major categories of injuries by body area, weapon and timelines for recovery. He’ll write up a trauma presentation with audience participation and accept questions throughout.
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| 10:20- 11:10 |
The Plot Conjurers, Part Deux:
Back by popular demand!
Here’s how it works: Five Talented Writers, using audience suggestions, will compose an extemporaneous mystery novel, showing how they create a story.
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| 11:20 - 12:30 |
Retired Oakland Police Detective Brian Thiem reveals the secrets to writing credible police procedures that will catapult your story into the realm of realism. Thiem brings a unique perspective, drawing upon 30 years’ experience in law enforcement, his MFA training, work with a literary agent, and his own writing.
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