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    March 14, 2013

    Malicious Intent

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    The secretive (but friendly) cabal behind this year's 25th running of the Malice Domestic conference has released the preliminary program schedule for the gathering, which will be held from May 3 through May 5 in Bethesda, Maryland.

    It looks like another outstanding gathering for readers and authors of traditional mysteries - the kind personified, perhaps, by Agatha Christie, with little in the way of "on-stage" violence and even less of "on-stage" sex.

    What you'll find is a wide variety of programs and panels. (DISCLOSURE: my wife will be moderating one of the Sunday panels.) There will be one-on-one interviews with this year's honored guests, including Laurie R. King, Peter Robinson, Aaron Elkins, Carolyn Hart and Laura Lippman. Author panels cover a wide range of topics of interest to fans and authors alike. Plenty of books to be read and plenty of authors signing their books. And there are regular features, including the wonderful Malice-Go-Round (described as being "like speed dating, with authors") and, of course, the grand banquet featuring presentation of the Agatha Awards.

    If you've never been, there are still some spaces available - check out the registration information. It should be a wonderful weekend. I hope to see you there.

    Posted at 02:26 PM in General Suggestions, Modern Masters |

    Tags: malice domestic, md25, mysteries, mystery, mystery conferences

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    Margot Kinberg

    One of these years I must attend this.

    Posted by: Margot Kinberg | March 14, 2013 at 03:13 PM

    Les Blatt

    I really wish you would, Margot. This will be my fourth, I think. It's not enormous (as Bouchercon is!), but the 500-or-so people who attend (including 150-200 authors) have a wonderful time. Authors find new readers; readers find new authors. It's all very relaxed and very entertaining. I know you're on the West Coast - so just a reminder that Bouchercon 2014 will be in Long Beach...just sayin'...

    Posted by: Les Blatt | March 14, 2013 at 03:17 PM

    Violette

    The program is jam packed full of interesting topics. I will check with my employer if I can make it this year.

    Posted by: Violette | March 25, 2013 at 08:40 AM

    Les Blatt

    It is indeed, Violette. I do hope you can make it!

    Posted by: Les Blatt | March 25, 2013 at 09:21 AM

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