News about upcoming events.
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March 21–22, 2026
Writers Digest (virtual) Mystery & Thriller Writers Conference
Hallie will give a one-hour workshop on “Crafting a Page Turner: Hooking Readers and Keeping them Reading” at this terrific two-day, on-line workshop from Writers Digest.
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April 18, 2026
Weaving a Character Web Zoom workshop for Iowa Chapter of SinC
Hallie will be giving an hour-long Zoom workshop on weaving a character web for the Iowa chapter of Sisters in Crime (starting at 3PM Central Time)
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June 1–5, 2026
WICE – Paris Writers Workshop!
Hallie will teach mystery plotting and writing suspense at this 5-day writing workshop for WICE (Where Internationals Connect in English) in Paris. SO EXCITED TO BE PART of this terrific conference.
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June 20, 2026
Grand Canyon Writers Sisters in Crime Virtual Event
Hallie will be teaching a workshop for the Grand Canyon Writers. Details to come.
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July 17–19, 2026
Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference
Hallie will be teaching a master class on “Harnessing Voice and Viewpoint” at the 2026 Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference where we’ll will be celebrating their 32nd year, and its reputation among writers continues to grow.
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August 25, 2026
April Davila’s SIT WRITE HERE private coaching group talk: Pacing and Tension
Hallie will talk about structuring fiction to keep the reader turning the pages — modulating the pacing and managing tension.
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October 4–16, 2026
Fall 2026 Workshop for SinC-GUPPY: Writing a Compelling Protagonist
Once again Hallie will be giving this popular two-week (remote) writing workshop for SinC-Guppy Online Chapter on tools and techniques for writing a compelling protagonist. Instructions, reading examples, exercises, individualized feedback. For the Guppy Chapter of Sisters in Crime.
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October 23–25, 2026
Surrey International Writers Conference 2026
Hallie will be teaching two writing workshops at this fabulous writing conference in Surrey (near Vancouver), British Columbia. This conference is always chock full of talent and aspiring talent in a cozy/professional atmosphere honed over many years.
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November 7–8, 2026
New England Crime Bake
Hallie will be celebrating 25 years of Crime Bakes with New England Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America
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February 8–12, 2027
Creating a Compelling Character – THE STUDIOS OF KEY WEST
Hallie teaches a 3-session (M-W-F) small group writing workshop on how to create a compelling character for The Studios of Key West. Expect to write and share your work!
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