Virginia is for Mysteries Events

Posted on March 9, 2016 by vlaw759

The Virginia is for Mysteries: Volume II book tour is here. I’ll be speaking at events in bold.

March 12, 2016

Slover Library

235 East Plume Street

Norfolk, VA 23510

1 – 4 pm

March 15, 2016

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Arts

2200 Parks Avenue

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

5 – 9 pm

March 19, 2016

Coastal Crime Fest

Russell Memorial Library

2808 Taylor Road

Chesapeake, VA 23321

10 am – 4 pm

March 19, 2016

Virginia Festival of the Book

Sisters in Crime Table

Omni Hotel Atrium

212 Ridge McIntire Road

Charlottesville, VA 22903

April 2, 2016

Barnes and Noble

Libbie Place Shopping Center

5515 West Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23230

12:00 noon – 2 pm

April 9, 2016

Fountain Bookstore

1312 East Cary Street

Richmond, VA 23219

June 25, 2016

Churchland Public Library

4934 High St W

Portsmouth, VA 23703

10 am – 5 pm

Virginia Is For Mysteries, Volume II Launch: A Good Time Was Had By All!

Posted on March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 by vlaw759

Libbie Mill Library hosted the Virginia is for Mysteries launch

On Saturday, February 27, Libbie Mill Library hosted the launch of Virginia Is For Mysteries, Volume II. We were the first author event at the new library!

The launch included a panel presentation on Pathways to Publication, moderated beautifully by Mary Burton. Panelists included both traditionally published and independently published writers of short stories and novels. I served on the panel along with Meriah Lysistrata Crawford, Kristin Kisska, Adele Gardner, and Teresa Inge. We represented a wide range of genres: romance, fantasy and horror, historical fiction, memoir—and of course, mystery!

Vivian Lawry at Virginia is For Mysteries launch

Besides those on the program, a number of Sisters in Crime contributors attended, along with more than seventy others.

Sisters in Crime Central Virginia at Virginia is for Mysteries launch party — L-R: standing, Yvonne Saxon, Meriah Lysistrata Crawford, Kristin Kisska, me, Ken Wingate, Heather Weidner, Rosemary Shomaker; seated Teresa Inge, Adele Gardner, Maggie King, and Lee Wells

Virginia is For Mysteries: Volume II launch (Photo from Sisters in Crime--Central Virginia — Virginia is For Mysteries: Volume II launch (Photo from Sisters in Crime–Central Virginia)

The audience was thoroughly engaged and asked lots of good questions—before buying books and devouring the cake!

Virginia is For Mysteries book launch cake

All the authors present signed books on request.

Vivian Lawry signing her book at Virginia is For Mysteries book launch

We were especially pleased that Sherlock showed up—and tolerated being womanhandled with great stoicism.

Virginia is For Mysteries book launch with Vivian Lawry, Kristin Kisska, and Sherlock

Visit the SinC-CVA website and the individual authors’ websites to see more photos and read more about the event.

Do join us for all the fun at the next event!

Festival of the Written Word, November 7th

Posted on October 20, 2015 by vlaw759

Writers Conference poster: Festival of the Written Word, November 07, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Midlothian Library — Festival of the Written Word, November 7, 2015

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’ll be at The Festival of the Written Word on November 7th, where I’ll speak on a panel with a title something like “When Romance Meets Mystery.”

The Festival of the Written Word is a celebration of the power and beauty of writing. Embrace your creativity and immerse yourself in literacy, ideas and imagination. The festival will include live readings, writing tips, panel discussions with local authors and food vendors. It’s an activity that the whole family can enjoy.

Authors scheduled to speak at this year’s event:

Dean King
Cathy Maxwell
Howard Owen
Heather Weidner
Vivian Lawry
Fiona Quinn
Lana Krumwiede
Brian Rock
Nancy Wright Beasley
Greg Smith
Kitty Snow
Susan Hankla
Guy Terrell
Raymond Lescault
Jean Anderson
Brant Huddleston
Bill Blume
Sally Kirk
Wynn Mercere
Sadeqa Johnson
Stacy Hawkins Adams

I hope to see you there!

Don’t forget Chesterfield County Public Library’s Murder at the Library on October 30th.

Murder at the Library

Posted on October 9, 2015 by vlaw759

Murder at the Library

Friday, October 30, 7-10 p.m.

Clover Hill Library

It is your chance to be the detective in the latest mystery!

Examine the crime scene, follow the clues and solve the mystery! You’re the detective in this interactive mystery night, with a script written by Sisters in Crime.

Mystery writers from the Sisters in Crime will take you behind-the-scenes with an author talk, book sale and signing.

Check out what is in the silent auction. Tickets and silent auction will benefit the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library.

Tickets are $25 ($40 per couple) and include two drinks and heavy hors-d’oeuvres. You can purchase tickets here.

Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival on August 22

Posted on August 20, 2015August 18, 2015 by vlaw759

I’m thrilled to participate in the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival this Saturday, August 22.

Kathleen Kelley stopped by The Hampton Roads Show earlier this week to talk about the festival. Click the play button below to view the interview and learn more.

Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival

Saturday, August 22

Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts

1 – 6 p.m.

Free!

The day-long festival includes mystery, suspense, romance and women’s fiction authors. There will be book signings, fan meet & greets, author readings, workshops, and moderated panel discussions. You can come and go as you please.

I’m excited to be on a panel with Heather Baker Weidner, Teresa Hewitt Inge, Maria Hudgins, and Jayne Ormerod! I hope you’ll join us.

The festival hosts more than 20 talented authors.

FYI, The ticketed, one-hour VIP Meet & Greet has already sold out. Tickets were $15, which included a Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival Swag Bag, refreshments, and an hour with the authors.

Learn More About the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival

Directions

Schedule

Author List

Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival banner that reads, — Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival, August 22, 2015

Tell Tale Heart: SinC CVA

Posted on October 13, 2012October 13, 2012 by vlaw759

Tell Tale Heart, the Central Virginia Chapter of Sisters in Crime, held it’s October meeting today. Special Agent Kathryn M. Land, Richmond Division of the FBI, spoke to the group. Agent Land spoke candidly and informally for more than two hours about issues of interest to mystery writers, including inter-agency cooperation, and the shift in FBI focus from criminal investigations (pre-9/11) to national security (post 9/11). The chapter hosts 4-6 programs per year, open to the public, at libraries in the greater Richmond area.