Author: Merrilee Robson

Free workshop at Write On Vancouver

On By Merrilee RobsonIn Festivals and conferences, On Writing, Uncategorized

I’m giving a workshop tomorrow, May 12, at the Write On Vancouver festival being held at the Vancouver Public Library’s Central branch. Tips for Starting your Mystery Novel will help aspiring writer’s create their characters, develop their setting, and draft that all-important first sentence. Join me from 2:15 to 3:45 pm in the Alice MacKay Room on the Lower Level. This is a free event.

You’ll also have a chance to browse authors’ and publishers’ tables in the library’s atrium. Crime Writers of Canada will have a table there. Stop by and meet AJ Devlin, Jay Allan, Storey, Debra Purdy Kong, and me at the table from 10:30 – 4:30. The adjacent Sisters in Crime Canada West table will be staffed by Kathryn Jane, Loreth Anne White, Karen Dodd, and Karen M. Owen. Learn more about both crime writing organizations, sign up for newsletters, and find out about planned events.

See you Saturday!

 

Crime fiction from tears to laughter

On By Merrilee RobsonIn Latest News, Uncategorized

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This afternoon I moderated a  session at the Firehall branch of the Vancouver Public Library which gave a sampling of the depth and range of crime fiction in this part of Canada. Carys Cragg read from Dead Reckoning, her heartbreaking and uplifting memoir about meeting the man who killed her father. AJ Devlin had us laughing out loud with his brand-new debut novel, Cobra Clutch. And Robert W, Mackay thrilled us with his story of wartime bravery, Soldier of the Horse. Thanks to the Vancouver Public Library for hosting this author reading event, part of a series of events celebrating Crime Writers of Canada’s 35th anniversary.

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Crime Writers of Canada members (left to right) Robert W. Mackay, Carys Cragg, AJ Devlin and me at the VPL.

A new review

On By Merrilee RobsonIn Latest News

Thanks to Cooperation Housing in Fremantle, Western Australia for their kind review of Murder is Uncooperative. They had this to say in their newsletter:

“Merrilee Robson has drawn on her own co-op experiences to write an engaging mystery whose setting will ring true to anyone familiar with the housing co-op sector.”

I’m always happy to hear from readers but it particularly pleases me when housing co-op members tell me they find the book believable.

#co-operative housing #mystery

 

Heading to Bouchercon

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It’s so exciting to see writer friends from other countries arriving in Toronto for Bouchercon. While my jet lag will be nothing compared to theirs, I’m off today. Looking forward to seeing everyone. #Bouchercon2017  @SINCnational @SINCCanadaWest @crimewriterscan

 

When Words Collide

On By Merrilee RobsonIn Latest News

I’m getting ready for When Words Collide in Calgary next week. @WWC_Calgary

Here’s a list of the sessions I’ll be involved in:

Friday, August 11, 7 pm Keep Your Pantsers on as the Plotters Thicken

Saturday, August 12, 12 pm The Mystery of Mysteries

Saturday, August 12, 3 pm Absolute Mystery Basics

Sunday, August 13, 2 pm Elements of Suspense

Sunday, August 13, 4 pm Women of Mystery

I’m looking forward to it. The conference is sold out but I’m told they are keeping a waiting list. And the Merchants Room is open to the public, as are the autograph sessions on Saturday 8 pm in the Parkland Room at the Delta Calgary South. If you’re in Calgary on Saturday, August 12, stop by. I would love to see you.