May 13, 2008
Official pub date for "1001 Books for Every Mood." Raise a glass of bubbly and check out Readers Guides on the "1001 Books" area of this web site--submit a Readers Guide for one of the books in 1001 Books and win an autographed copy of the book !
May 28-June 1, 2008
BookExpo America and Writers Digest Books Writer's Conference.
Hallie will be giving a writing workshop at the writer's conference and signing copies of "1001 Books for Every Mood" at the Adams Media/F&W Publications booth. Stop by and say hello!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 7:00 PM
RiverRun Bookstore, 30 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH
Let's talk books! Join Hallie for a lively discussion of your favorites and mine.
Frid ay, June 13, 2008, 7 PM
Front Street Book Shop, 165 Front Street in scenic Scituate Harbor - Join us for a lively discussion about books!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 7 PM
Porter Square Books, Mass Ave., Cambridge
Hallie will be at this wonderful independent bookstore on upper Mass Ave to talk about 1001 Books for Every Mood. Bring your own list of favorites and let's dish books!
June 26-28, 2008
Book Passage Mystery Conference, Corte Madera, CA
The four-day conference has a strong tradition of great authors and teachers. It covers everything mystery writers need--from developing ideas and writing skills to finding a publisher. Students work closely with mystery writers, agents, editors, and publishers as well as investigators and crime-fighting professionals. The collegial atmosphereattracts students and faculty from all over the country. Hallie will teach the pre-conference class and will be on the conference faculty. Register.
July 9-10, 2008
"Craftfest' at Thrillerfest 2008
Hallie will be teaching a workshop "Speaking in Voices" - why so many thriller writers use multiple viewpoints to tell their stories, and how to make those voices unique and compelling.
July 20, 2008, 11 PM on WBZ Radio, Interview with show host Jordan Rich
Tune into WBZ Radio (Boston 1030) and join us talking about the books we love. Missed the show? Find the podcast.
August 1-3, 2008
Willamette Writers Conference, Portland, OR
Hallie will be teaching writing workshops and critiquing manuscripts.
Thursday, August 21, 2008, 7 PM
Hingham Public Library, come on down and let's talk books...my "1001" favorites and yours! Book sales by Buttonwood Books.
September 5-7, 2008
East of Eden Writers Conference, Salinas, CA
John Steinbeck wrote there and you can, too! Join Hallie at this fantastic conference for writers. Other faculty include Karen Joy Fowler (The Jane Austen Book Club) and David Corbett (Blood Paradise).
Friday, Setpember 19, 1008
NEIBA - Join Hallie and New England Booksellers at the Hynes Auditorium in Boston.
September 19-21
Seascape Writers Retreat, Madison CT
Take your crime fiction manuscript to the next level while relaxing on the
shores of the Long Island Sound. Hallie Ephron, Roberta Isleib, and SW
Hubbard will help you work on crafting a compelling opening, pumping up
action and suspense, and creating memorable characters at a retreat to be held Friday September 19 to Sunday September 21, 2008. Register soon! Just a few slots still available.
Sunday, September 28, 4-7 PM
Mystery on Main, Brattleboro, V T
Join Hallie Ephron and Roberta Isleib ("Asking for Murder') for a book signing at 4:00 and a free writing workhop at 5:00 on the "Writing a Killer Mystery."
October 1-12, 2008, Bouchercon "Charmed to Death" - Seattle 
It's the BIG ONE! Join me at Bouchercon where I'll be on a panel talking about "What I Wish I'd Known"...about writing, publishing, and selling.
October 14, 2008
Brookline Center for Adult Education
Hallie will be teaching one of a series of 2-hour classes on mystery writing (others in the series: Hank Phillippi Ryan, Amy MacKinnon, and Tess Gerritsen. I'll be teaching how to twist up a mystery plot (the secret's in the secrets). For more information and to register: 617.730.2700.
October 24-26, 2008
Surrey International Writers Conference
Hallie will be on the faculty of this wonderful conference in Vancouver.
November 5, 7 PM
Duxbury Library: "What shall I read next?" Join Hallie and your South Shore neighbors for a lively discussion about books, books, books. Book sales by Westsinds Bookshop.
November 14-16, 2008
New England Crime Bake, Dedham, MA
Hallie and a roster of great New England crime ficiton writers and forensics experts will be on hand at the Dedham Hilton with guest of honor Harlan Coben.
March 7-12. 2009
Left Coast Crime, Say Aloha to Murder, The Big Island, Hawaii
April 17-19, 2009
Oregon Writers Colony, weekend writing workshop at the Spring Conference at the delightful and unique Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport, Oregon.
Check back for more events! To schedule an event, contact Hallie
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