Upcoming Live Events
Wed. May 23, 2012 Writing and Publishing Your BookRotary Club of Port Moody
A talk about how to bring a book to publication - the different options in these changing times - for would-be writers of fiction and non-fiction alike.
June 1-3 2012 Bloody Words Mystery Conference
Hilton Toronto Downtown
Toronto, ON
Canadian mystery readers and writers gather in this annual conference to celebrate the crime fiction genre. A great place to meet all your favorite crime writers - and even have drinks with them. Click here for more info.
Sat. June 16, 2012 How to Build and Cultivate a Social Media Platform
9:45-11:45 a.m.
Justice Institute of BC
715 McBride, New Westminster, BC
Join Robin and award-winning crime writer Hilary Davidson as they share their tips and tricks for developing an effective web platform. Whether you're a writer, a business owner, or have an independent product to market, this workshop is for you. Free admission, everyone welcome. Hosted by Off The Page Toastmasters.
*To find our room, enter the Justice Institute from any doorway and look at the monitor for Off The Page Toastmasters.
Sun. June 17, 2012 Real Vancouver Crime
W2 Woodwards
111 West Hastings St, Vancouver
2-5 p.m.
An afternoon of mystery readings in a sexy, seedy underground setting to kick off the Crime Tour: Three Hip Chicks & One Old Fart. (Chicks: Hilary Davidson, Deryn Collier, Robin Spano. Fart: Ian Hamilton.)
Mon. June 18, 2012 Squamish Public Library
37907 2nd Avenue, Squamish, BC
6:30-8 p.m.
An evening of mystery writers - Ian Hamilton, Hilary Davidson, Deryn Collier & Robin - chatting in the wooded beauty of Squamish, BC. Books will be for sale from Armchair Books.
Tues. June 19, 2012 Chapters Meet & Greet
1-3 p.m.
Robson & Howe Chapters
Join Hilary Davidson, Deryn Collier, Ian Hamilton & Robin in a casual meet & greet setting. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Tues. June 19, 2012 Mystery Evening to Die For
7-9 p.m.
Richmond Public Library, Brighhouse Branch
7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC
Robin is teaming up with crime writing cohorts Ian Hamilton, Hilary Davidson, and Deryn Collier for an evening of readings and a panel discussion on the writing process. Books for sale from Dead Write Books.
Thurs. June 21, 2012 Triple Threat: Three Mystery Authors at McGill Library
Burnaby Public Library - McGill Branch
7-8:30 p.m.
The chicks are ditching their man (OK, he's flying home to Toronto) & going it alone for a fun night chatting crime in Burnaby - with Hilary Davidson & Deryn Collier. Free event with limited seating. To register, click here.
Oct. 4-7, 2012 Bouchercon - Crime Fiction Rocks
Cleveland, OH
A massive 4-day blow-out party with panels and cocktails and great conversations. Mystery writers and fans mix and mingle for a wonderful time.
Off The Page Toastmasters
Alternate Saturdays, 9:45-11:45 a.m.
New Westminster, BC
A club that helps writers learn to speak in public. Meetings are fun and dynamic. Guests are welcome anytime.
Click here for more info.
To arrange an event, contact Robin: robin at robinspano.com
or ECW Press publicist Simon Ware: sware at ecwpress.com
or ECW Press publicist Simon Ware: sware at ecwpress.com
