If you love mysteries and other crime fiction, there are two upcoming conventions taking place in Canada. Check them out. #mysteryconvention

Bouchercon 2017 is scheduled for October 12 – 15 in Toronto. This is a huge conference – there are already 1,200 people registered – and it attracts the big name authors you’ll find at the top of bestseller lists. (At my very first Bouchercon,  I met Lee Child in the elevator!) This year’s guests of honour include Louise Penny, Megan Abbott, and Christopher Brookmyre. @Bouchercon

Left Coast Crime’s Vancouver conference isn’t until 2019 but planning is already underway. You can register soon at a much lower rate and get involved as a volunteer. Maureen Jennings will be the Canadian guest of honour and Cathy Ace has been chosen as toastmaster.

Both of these are fan conferences, where readers have a chance to meet their favourite authors, discover new ones, and come home with a pile of books!