The Program Committee is still finalizing events for Malice 32.33.34 in 2022
To assist in making travel plans, here is a rough outline of events during Malice Weekend:
(Please note this is ONLY a tentative schedule based on previous years and is subject to change):
To assist in making travel plans, here is a rough outline of events during Malice Weekend:
(Please note this is ONLY a tentative schedule based on previous years and is subject to change):
THURSDAY (APRIL 21st):
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Early Bird Registration
7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Malice at the Movies - sponsored by Level Best Books and Maureen Jennings
Murdoch: “It’s a Wonderful Game” followed by a Q&A with Maureen Jennings
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FRIDAY (APRIL 22nd):
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hospitality Lounge open
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Silent Auction
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dealers Room open
9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Malice 101: An Introduction to Malice for First-time Attendees
Judy Cater and Anne Murphy
9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Volunteers 101: Important Information for Attendees Who Want to Help Out
Judy Cater and Anne Murphy
10:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Malice Go Round: It’s Like Speed Dating, But With Authors
Jack Cater — Moderator
Noon–12:50 p.m.
A Little Spot of Poison*********THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Luci Zahray, the Poison Lady, discusses the characteristics of a good poison
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
You’ve Got Fan Mail: Honored Guests Discuss Interesting and Fascinating Fan Mail
Verena Rose — Moderator
Julia Spencer-Fleming
Rhys Bowen
Jeff Cohen
2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. — PANELS
Make It Snappy: Our Agatha Best Short Story Nominees
Moderator: Art Taylor
Barb Goffman
Richie Narvaez
Gigi Pandian
Historical Mysteries: The Rapture of Research
Moderator: Eleanor Kuhns
Julie Bates
Richard Koreto
Frances McNamara
Joyce Tremel/Joyce St. Anthony
Marlie Wasserman
Blurring Genres: Blending a Cozy with Romance? With Fantasy?
Moderator: Elizabeth Crowens
Paula Gail Benson
Kaye George
Leslie Karst
Marilyn Levinson/Allison Brook
Kathryn O’Sullivan
3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m. — PANELS
Simply the Best: Our Agatha Best Contemporary Novel Nominees
Moderator: Kristopher Zgorski
Ellen Byron
Edwin Hill
Louise Penny
Gabriel Valjan
Solve a Crime or Feed the Cat? Sleuths and Their Animals
Moderator: Clea Simon
Anita Carter
Annette Dashofy
Darlene Dziomba
Maria Hudgins
Eileen Watkins
Can You Google the Killer? How Sleuths Navigate Tech & Social Media
Moderator: Vincent O’Neil
Nicole Asselin
Sarah E. Burr
Barry Fulton
Sybil Johnson
Korina Moss
4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m. — PANELS
Making History: Our Agatha Best Historical Nominees
Moderator: Hariette Sackler
Colleen Cambridge
Sujata Massey
Lori Rader-Day
Gabriel Valjan
Murder in Few Words: Short Stories
Moderator: Michael Bracken
Mary Dutta
Teresa Inge
Clare A. Murray
Mark Thielman
Mo Walsh
Not Her First Rodeo: Mature Sleuths
Moderator: Gabrielle St George
Barbara Barrett
Susan Breen
Lori Roberts Herbst
Susan McCormick
Lane Stone
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dinner on Your Own
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Live Charity Auction
Rhys Bowen and Charlaine Harris
9:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Malice Domestic Anthology Signing
Malice Domestic 15: Mystery Most Theatrical
Malice Domestic 16: Mystery Most Diabolical
Authors from the two most recent Malice Domestic anthologies in attendance will sign copies of the books. Book sales coordinated by the publisher, Wildside Press.
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SATURDAY (APRIL 23rd)
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Silent Auction
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dealers Room open
9:00–9:50 a.m. — PANELS
Women in Historical Mysteries: Grappling with Gender Expectations
Moderator: Susanna Calkins
Frankie Y. Bailey
Mariah Fredericks
Stephanie Graves
Alan Gordon/Allison Montclair
Ann Parker
Mystery Kids: Our Agatha Children’s/Young Adult Novel Nominees
Moderator: Anne Murphy
Leslie Blatt
Elizabeth Bunce
Alan Orloff
How Strong Characters Make a Strong Mystery
Moderator: Patti Ruocco
Stephanie Gayle
Mary Keliikoa
Walter Mosley
Triss Stein
How Do Bookstores and Libraries Foster Community?
Moderator: Shari Randall/Meri Allen
Mollie Cox Bryan/Maggie Blackburn
Victoria Gilbert
Molly MacRae
Dorothy St. James
What I Learned About Writing from Anne Lamott, Stephen King and Others
Moderator: E.A. Aymar
Leone Ciporin
Julia Anne Lindsey
Liz Milliron
Martha Reed
Lynn Chandler Willis
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m. — PANELS
Farms, Fields and Felonies: Crime in Remote Settings
Moderator: Pat Remick
Maureen Klovers
Joan Long
Linda Norlander
Rosalie Spielman
Just the Facts, Ma’am: Our Agatha Best Nonfiction Nominees
Moderator: Judy Cater
Laurie R. King
Write What You Know: How Life Inspires Great Mysteries
Moderator: Tina Kashian
Christopher Chambers
Vera Chan
Jennifer J. Chow
Sheryl Jordan
Rob Osler
Murder Goes International
Moderator: Sarah Stewart Taylor
Alexia Gordon
Sara Johnson
Sherry Knowlton
MA Monnin
Jen Collins Moore
Never Underestimate the Importance of a Good Map
Moderator: Alan Gordon/Allison Montclair
Clare Broyles
Jeanne Dams
Anna Lee Huber
Maureen Jennings
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. — PANELS
Writing a Series: Keeping it Fresh
Moderator: Dru Ann Love
Maddie Day/Edith Maxwell
Amanda Flower
Cheryl Hollon
SC Perkins/Celeste Connally
Barbara Ross
Last Night, I Dreamt I Went to Malice Again: Romantic Suspense Influences
Moderator: Judy Cater
Connie Berry
DonnaRae Menard
Art Taylor
Darcie Wilde
The Legacy of Ruth Cavin
Moderator: Kelly Ragland
Donna Andrews
Laurie R. King
Julia Spencer-Fleming
New Kids on the Block: Our Agatha Best First Novel Nominees
Moderator: Clair Lamb
Mally Becker
Lori Duffy Foster
Mia P. Manansala
Judy L. Murray
Raquel V. Reyes
The Journey of Identity
Moderator: Leslie Budewitz/Alicia Beckman
Marco Carocari
Lori Robbins
Marcia Talley
Elaine Viets
12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m. — PANELS
Together Again: What COVID Did to Our Community and How We Move On
An open discussion facilitated by Catriona McPherson, featuring Julie Bates, Mally Becker, Dorothy St James, Marcia Talley and more.
Beyond the Protagonist: How Supporting Characters Make a Story
Moderator: Toni LP Kelner
Charlaine Harris
Arlene Kay
Libby Klein
Jackie Layton
Lisa Q, Mathews
Would You Do What Your Sleuth Does?
Moderator: Molly MacRae
Kat Fast
Sharon Lynn
Misty Simon/Gaby Allan
Classic Crime
Moderator: Jeanne Dams
John Gregory Betancourt
Jeanne Dams
Gigi Pandian
Daniel Stashower
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
It’s an Honor: Guest of Honor Interview
Julia Spencer-Fleming is interviewed by Sarah Stewart Taylor
2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. — PANELS
What Do You Wear to a Murder? How Fashion Enhances a Novel
Moderator: Ellen Byerrum
LA Chandlar
Karen Odden
Andrea Penrose
Karen Neary Smithson
A Pinch of This, A Dash of That: Creating Recipes in Cozies
Moderator: Maya Corrigan
Mary Lee Ashford
Frances Aylor
Daisy Bateman
Ang Pompano
If Unreliable Narrators Are Here to Stay, How Can Readers Believe Any Character?
Moderator: Sarah Strohmeyer
Nancy Good
Carol Goodman
Tara Laskowski
Jess Lourey
The Modern Influence of Agatha Christie
Moderator: Colleen Gleason/Colleen Cambridge
Susanna Calkins
Nancy Coco
JC Kenney
Rose Kerr
Lori Rader-Day
The Place of Cozies in a Non-Cozy World
Moderator: Julie Hennrikus/Julia Henry
Tina deBellegarde
Emmeline Duncan
Terrie Farley Moran
Malice Domestic Public Board Meeting
Verena Rose — Moderator
Jim Huang
Deborah Lacy
Harriette Sackler
Angel Trapp
3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m
It’s an Honor: Guest of Honor Interview
Rhys Bowen is interviewed by Louise Penny
4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m.
Interview of a Lifetime: Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley is interviewed by Kellye Garrett
6:15–7:00 p.m.
Cocktails
7:00 p.m.
Agatha Awards Banquet
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SUNDAY (APRIL 24th):
7:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Mystery Scene Presents: Meet the New Authors of Malice: Nosh with This Year's New Authors
Host: Cindy Silberblatt
(Presentations begin at 7:10 a.m.)
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Hospitality Lounge open
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Dealers Room open
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Shipping Services
9:00 a.m.–9:50 a.m.
Malice Remembers: H.R.F. Keating
Sheila Keating is interviewed by Simon Brett (video)
May It Please the Court: Lawyers & Investigators in Crime Fiction
Moderator: Valerie Brooks
Jenn Bregman
Lawrence Kelter
Priscilla Paton
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
It’s an Honor: International Guest of Honor Interview
Sophie Hannah is interviewed by Hank Phillippi Ryan (video)
Sleuths with Unconventional Careers
Moderator: Josh Pachter
Heather Weidner
Mary Angela
Grace Topping
Sherry Harris
Mysteries for All Ages: Inspiring Young and Grown-Up Readers
Moderator: Richie Narvaez
John Copenhaver
Roberta Rogow
Frances Schoonmaker
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Interview of a Lifetime: Ellen Hart
Ellen Hart is interviewed by Robin Agnew (video)
If It Bleeds, It Leads: Journalists in Crime Fiction
Moderator: John DeDakis
Carl Filbrich
LynDee Walker
Police Protagonists
Moderator: Bruce Robert Coffin
Becky Clark
Evie Hawtrey
Peter WJ Hayes
Justin Kiska
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
A Toast to Jeff Cohen
A conversation with Jeff Cohen and Catriona McPherson
2:00–2:50 p.m.
Agatha Tea and Closing Ceremonies
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Early Bird Registration
7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Malice at the Movies - sponsored by Level Best Books and Maureen Jennings
Murdoch: “It’s a Wonderful Game” followed by a Q&A with Maureen Jennings
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FRIDAY (APRIL 22nd):
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hospitality Lounge open
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Silent Auction
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dealers Room open
9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Malice 101: An Introduction to Malice for First-time Attendees
Judy Cater and Anne Murphy
9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Volunteers 101: Important Information for Attendees Who Want to Help Out
Judy Cater and Anne Murphy
10:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Malice Go Round: It’s Like Speed Dating, But With Authors
Jack Cater — Moderator
Noon–12:50 p.m.
A Little Spot of Poison*********THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Luci Zahray, the Poison Lady, discusses the characteristics of a good poison
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
You’ve Got Fan Mail: Honored Guests Discuss Interesting and Fascinating Fan Mail
Verena Rose — Moderator
Julia Spencer-Fleming
Rhys Bowen
Jeff Cohen
2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. — PANELS
Make It Snappy: Our Agatha Best Short Story Nominees
Moderator: Art Taylor
Barb Goffman
Richie Narvaez
Gigi Pandian
Historical Mysteries: The Rapture of Research
Moderator: Eleanor Kuhns
Julie Bates
Richard Koreto
Frances McNamara
Joyce Tremel/Joyce St. Anthony
Marlie Wasserman
Blurring Genres: Blending a Cozy with Romance? With Fantasy?
Moderator: Elizabeth Crowens
Paula Gail Benson
Kaye George
Leslie Karst
Marilyn Levinson/Allison Brook
Kathryn O’Sullivan
3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m. — PANELS
Simply the Best: Our Agatha Best Contemporary Novel Nominees
Moderator: Kristopher Zgorski
Ellen Byron
Edwin Hill
Louise Penny
Gabriel Valjan
Solve a Crime or Feed the Cat? Sleuths and Their Animals
Moderator: Clea Simon
Anita Carter
Annette Dashofy
Darlene Dziomba
Maria Hudgins
Eileen Watkins
Can You Google the Killer? How Sleuths Navigate Tech & Social Media
Moderator: Vincent O’Neil
Nicole Asselin
Sarah E. Burr
Barry Fulton
Sybil Johnson
Korina Moss
4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m. — PANELS
Making History: Our Agatha Best Historical Nominees
Moderator: Hariette Sackler
Colleen Cambridge
Sujata Massey
Lori Rader-Day
Gabriel Valjan
Murder in Few Words: Short Stories
Moderator: Michael Bracken
Mary Dutta
Teresa Inge
Clare A. Murray
Mark Thielman
Mo Walsh
Not Her First Rodeo: Mature Sleuths
Moderator: Gabrielle St George
Barbara Barrett
Susan Breen
Lori Roberts Herbst
Susan McCormick
Lane Stone
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dinner on Your Own
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Live Charity Auction
Rhys Bowen and Charlaine Harris
9:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Malice Domestic Anthology Signing
Malice Domestic 15: Mystery Most Theatrical
Malice Domestic 16: Mystery Most Diabolical
Authors from the two most recent Malice Domestic anthologies in attendance will sign copies of the books. Book sales coordinated by the publisher, Wildside Press.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
SATURDAY (APRIL 23rd)
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Silent Auction
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dealers Room open
9:00–9:50 a.m. — PANELS
Women in Historical Mysteries: Grappling with Gender Expectations
Moderator: Susanna Calkins
Frankie Y. Bailey
Mariah Fredericks
Stephanie Graves
Alan Gordon/Allison Montclair
Ann Parker
Mystery Kids: Our Agatha Children’s/Young Adult Novel Nominees
Moderator: Anne Murphy
Leslie Blatt
Elizabeth Bunce
Alan Orloff
How Strong Characters Make a Strong Mystery
Moderator: Patti Ruocco
Stephanie Gayle
Mary Keliikoa
Walter Mosley
Triss Stein
How Do Bookstores and Libraries Foster Community?
Moderator: Shari Randall/Meri Allen
Mollie Cox Bryan/Maggie Blackburn
Victoria Gilbert
Molly MacRae
Dorothy St. James
What I Learned About Writing from Anne Lamott, Stephen King and Others
Moderator: E.A. Aymar
Leone Ciporin
Julia Anne Lindsey
Liz Milliron
Martha Reed
Lynn Chandler Willis
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m. — PANELS
Farms, Fields and Felonies: Crime in Remote Settings
Moderator: Pat Remick
Maureen Klovers
Joan Long
Linda Norlander
Rosalie Spielman
Just the Facts, Ma’am: Our Agatha Best Nonfiction Nominees
Moderator: Judy Cater
Laurie R. King
Write What You Know: How Life Inspires Great Mysteries
Moderator: Tina Kashian
Christopher Chambers
Vera Chan
Jennifer J. Chow
Sheryl Jordan
Rob Osler
Murder Goes International
Moderator: Sarah Stewart Taylor
Alexia Gordon
Sara Johnson
Sherry Knowlton
MA Monnin
Jen Collins Moore
Never Underestimate the Importance of a Good Map
Moderator: Alan Gordon/Allison Montclair
Clare Broyles
Jeanne Dams
Anna Lee Huber
Maureen Jennings
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. — PANELS
Writing a Series: Keeping it Fresh
Moderator: Dru Ann Love
Maddie Day/Edith Maxwell
Amanda Flower
Cheryl Hollon
SC Perkins/Celeste Connally
Barbara Ross
Last Night, I Dreamt I Went to Malice Again: Romantic Suspense Influences
Moderator: Judy Cater
Connie Berry
DonnaRae Menard
Art Taylor
Darcie Wilde
The Legacy of Ruth Cavin
Moderator: Kelly Ragland
Donna Andrews
Laurie R. King
Julia Spencer-Fleming
New Kids on the Block: Our Agatha Best First Novel Nominees
Moderator: Clair Lamb
Mally Becker
Lori Duffy Foster
Mia P. Manansala
Judy L. Murray
Raquel V. Reyes
The Journey of Identity
Moderator: Leslie Budewitz/Alicia Beckman
Marco Carocari
Lori Robbins
Marcia Talley
Elaine Viets
12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m. — PANELS
Together Again: What COVID Did to Our Community and How We Move On
An open discussion facilitated by Catriona McPherson, featuring Julie Bates, Mally Becker, Dorothy St James, Marcia Talley and more.
Beyond the Protagonist: How Supporting Characters Make a Story
Moderator: Toni LP Kelner
Charlaine Harris
Arlene Kay
Libby Klein
Jackie Layton
Lisa Q, Mathews
Would You Do What Your Sleuth Does?
Moderator: Molly MacRae
Kat Fast
Sharon Lynn
Misty Simon/Gaby Allan
Classic Crime
Moderator: Jeanne Dams
John Gregory Betancourt
Jeanne Dams
Gigi Pandian
Daniel Stashower
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
It’s an Honor: Guest of Honor Interview
Julia Spencer-Fleming is interviewed by Sarah Stewart Taylor
2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. — PANELS
What Do You Wear to a Murder? How Fashion Enhances a Novel
Moderator: Ellen Byerrum
LA Chandlar
Karen Odden
Andrea Penrose
Karen Neary Smithson
A Pinch of This, A Dash of That: Creating Recipes in Cozies
Moderator: Maya Corrigan
Mary Lee Ashford
Frances Aylor
Daisy Bateman
Ang Pompano
If Unreliable Narrators Are Here to Stay, How Can Readers Believe Any Character?
Moderator: Sarah Strohmeyer
Nancy Good
Carol Goodman
Tara Laskowski
Jess Lourey
The Modern Influence of Agatha Christie
Moderator: Colleen Gleason/Colleen Cambridge
Susanna Calkins
Nancy Coco
JC Kenney
Rose Kerr
Lori Rader-Day
The Place of Cozies in a Non-Cozy World
Moderator: Julie Hennrikus/Julia Henry
Tina deBellegarde
Emmeline Duncan
Terrie Farley Moran
Malice Domestic Public Board Meeting
Verena Rose — Moderator
Jim Huang
Deborah Lacy
Harriette Sackler
Angel Trapp
3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m
It’s an Honor: Guest of Honor Interview
Rhys Bowen is interviewed by Louise Penny
4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m.
Interview of a Lifetime: Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley is interviewed by Kellye Garrett
6:15–7:00 p.m.
Cocktails
7:00 p.m.
Agatha Awards Banquet
++++++++++++++++++
SUNDAY (APRIL 24th):
7:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Mystery Scene Presents: Meet the New Authors of Malice: Nosh with This Year's New Authors
Host: Cindy Silberblatt
(Presentations begin at 7:10 a.m.)
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Hospitality Lounge open
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Dealers Room open
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Shipping Services
9:00 a.m.–9:50 a.m.
Malice Remembers: H.R.F. Keating
Sheila Keating is interviewed by Simon Brett (video)
May It Please the Court: Lawyers & Investigators in Crime Fiction
Moderator: Valerie Brooks
Jenn Bregman
Lawrence Kelter
Priscilla Paton
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
It’s an Honor: International Guest of Honor Interview
Sophie Hannah is interviewed by Hank Phillippi Ryan (video)
Sleuths with Unconventional Careers
Moderator: Josh Pachter
Heather Weidner
Mary Angela
Grace Topping
Sherry Harris
Mysteries for All Ages: Inspiring Young and Grown-Up Readers
Moderator: Richie Narvaez
John Copenhaver
Roberta Rogow
Frances Schoonmaker
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Interview of a Lifetime: Ellen Hart
Ellen Hart is interviewed by Robin Agnew (video)
If It Bleeds, It Leads: Journalists in Crime Fiction
Moderator: John DeDakis
Carl Filbrich
LynDee Walker
Police Protagonists
Moderator: Bruce Robert Coffin
Becky Clark
Evie Hawtrey
Peter WJ Hayes
Justin Kiska
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
A Toast to Jeff Cohen
A conversation with Jeff Cohen and Catriona McPherson
2:00–2:50 p.m.
Agatha Tea and Closing Ceremonies
