Gala Mystery Night at New England Mobile Book Fair

We had another great night of mystery authors, food, and holiday cheer, all hosted by our favorite bookstore, the New England Mobile Book Fair.

Thanks to owner Tom Lyons and the staff, especially Mayre!

After we got set up and going, there was quite a crowd

We started some fun with author photos.

Connie Hambley

 To see an interview with Connie, click here

The always-wonderful Hank Phillippi Ryan

Lisa Mathews

Even I get in on the action

And the music mermaid, Sharon Kathryn

Debut author William Goyette

The place quickly filled with authors and fans.

Joanna Schaffhausen, Elizabeth Elo, Hank, Ray Daniel, Edwin Hill

 To see an interview with Joanna, click here

 To see an interview with Ray, click here

Sarah Smith, Tilia Klebenov-Jacobs, Bruce Coffin, Kathryn Gandek-Tighe

To see an interview with Bruce, click here

To see an interview with Tilia, click here

Each author had a table for their books, which they could sign for fans who came to buy.

Speaking of fans, here are Robin and Stephen, who always get a basket of new books.
Thanks, you two!

Part of the night is how the store honors a writer with the Robert. B. Parker Award for excellence.

This year it went to William Martin

Tom Lyons (L), store owner, gives the speech

With wife Chris and Gary Braver

Tom poses with Lisa Lieberman, caught by surprise

Here's a better pic of Lisa.

Here I am with Gina Fava

And Gina with Leslie Wheeler

 Elizabeth, Joanna, Tilia

Paula Munier, Elizabeth, Tom

The Dynamic Duo of Ray Daniel and Jay Shepherd

Sarah, Clea Simon, Elizabeth

And Clea with Dave Zeltserman on her right

Ray Anderson

Don Kaplan

Edwin Hill

Joe Finder with Hank

And Hank with hubby Jonathan

And J.M. Taylor, over by the bookcases.