What the heck is Bouchercon 2014?  It’s a fabulous convention for Mystery writers and readers!  It’s also the only time for the next few years it’s held in California, or the west at all!

You can attend panels for short instruction and tips on your writing given by professional (PUBLISHED) authors, there are tables for fans to get autographs from author/presenters, a room of nuthin’ but books to buy, a banquet (optional) to get dressed up for, and this year’s Master of Ceremonies is Simon Wood (so you know how excited I am!!)

This year’s recipient of the Bouchercon Lifetime Achievement Award is Jeffery Deaver.

Jeffery Deaver is the international bestselling author of 29 novels, two collections of short stories, and a non-fiction law book. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into 25 languages. He has written a number of series and standalone novels throughout his career, and is currently alternating between books featuring special agent Kathryn Dance and quadriplegic detective Lincoln Rhymes. In addition, he was selected by Ian Fleming Publications to write the James Bond novel Carte Blanche.

Deaver has received awards for Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers Association as well as Steel Dagger and Short Story Dagger awards and the Nero Wolfe Award. Among other honors, he has been nominated for an Anthony Award, a Gumshoe Award, and six Edgar Awards. He was born in Chicago and holds degrees from University of Missouri and Fordham University. Before embarking on his successful career in fiction, he worked as a journalist, folksinger and attorney.

The website begins like this, so click on the link http://bouchercon2014.com/ and think seriously about coming to this!  Give your writing a kick in the pants!

We’re looking forward to hosting you in beautiful downtown Long Beach, California, for Bouchercon 2014, Murder at the Beach!

Hurry and register now, because the bargain price of $150 only lasts until October 31. Starting November 1, you’ll pay $175 for the privilege of adding your name to the list of confirmed attendees.

Trust us, you won’t want to miss out on all the fun we’re planning—from ghostly tours of the Queen Mary, to an awards extravaganza worthy of Hollywood, to the chance to rub shoulders with our fascinating, varied, and talented of guests of honor. Keep your eye on our Bouchercon 2014 blog and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates….

We want to make this the best Bouchercon you’ve ever been to—or your first one! We welcome suggestions and volunteers who will help us show Bouchercon that Long Beach knows how to throw a party.