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How to Write a Mystery

Sunday, May 8 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • In-Person Only

The Marsh Berkeley - Theater

  • 2022
  • Comics & Graphics
  • Mystery, Crime & Thrillers
  • Writing & Publishing

    What elevates a mystery beyond the predictable and into the realm of edge-of-your-seat, stay-up-until-3 a.m. enthrallment? Four experts in suspense unravel the secrets to making pages turn and spines tingle. Your mentors in mystery are Dale Berry, author/illustrator of the acclaimed paranormal graphic novel series Tales of the Moonlight Cutter, set in medieval China; Catriona McPherson, Scottish author of the Lexy Campbell and Dandy Gilver series as well as her latest, the historical crime novel In Place of Fear; Steve Hockensmith, author of numerous mysteries for adults and children; and Gary Phillips (One Shot Harry), critically acclaimed author of mystery, noir, and graphic novels. Moderated by none other than the newly minted Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, the legendary Laurie R. King, this is a conversation for aspiring novelists, fans of the genre, and anyone interested in how to imbue fiction with that “unputdownable” factor.

    The bookstore partner for this session is Marcus Books! Buy the books online at Bookshop.org or purchase them in person at the Festival. More information here.

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    Book signing information: Marcus Books Tent at the Bookstore Blv (corner of Allston & Milvia in the Outdoor Fair) at in the park, 1:45 PM

    Sponsored by Mystery Writers of America–NorCal

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      How to Write a Mystery
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