MWA Event at NE Mobile Book Fair

For the local chapter of the Mystery Writers of America, we usually have our monthly meeting at the Brookline Library, to which the public is invited.
This one, however, was special, and so we held it at the NE Mobile Book Fair, a local bookstore that has been generous in support of local mystery writers.
It was well attended, and became a holiday party, with ample food and drink and conversation.

Chapter President Mo Walsh makes announcements and gives much thanks to store owner Tom Lyons for his continued support of our writing community.

Dave Zeltserman tells of the latest movie being made from his excellent books.

To see an interview with Dave, click here

 

 

Joanna Schaffhausen, Bruce Robert Coffin (down from Maine), and Sarah Smith.

To see an interview with Joanna, click here

To see an interview with Bruce, click here

And here's Joanna with Edwin Hill and Tilia Klebenov-Jacobs

To see an interview with Tilia, click here

Hank Phillippi Ryan with William Martin

Gary Braver with Sarah again

Lineup of ladies, including Linda Barnes and Hallie Ephron

And Stephanie MacPherson

A lovely night of good people getting together.

Thanks to everyone who made it a rousing success! 

Sisters in Crime Holiday Event 2019

Despite the impending Snowpocalypse, we held the Sisters in Crime Holiday Event at the Chelmsford Center For the Arts.
Thanks to Susan Gates and the Center for the community support.

It was a lovely get-together with food, drinks, and good conversation.

Lisa Jackson, here with Chapter President Connie Johnson Hambley, received special thanks for putting this event together, as she has for so many functions in the past number of years.

To see an interview with Connie, click here.

Despite the weather, we had folks come from far and wide across New England.
Here's a group from Maine, including Bruce Robert Coffin and Ed Hunt.
To see an interview with Bruce, click here.

And Arlene Kay, coming in from the Cape.

To see an interview with Arlene, click here. 

Joanna Schaffhausen brought the family.

To see an interview with Joanna, click here.

Toni (Leigh Perry) Kelner gets a new throne for Sid the Skeleton!

To see an interview with Toni/Leigh, click here.

Tilia Klebenov-Jacobs

To see an interview with Tilia, click here.

Mo Walsh and Stephen Kelner bravely sing a holiday ditty penned by one of our attendees.

Julie Hennrikus, Edith Maxwell, and Susan Oleksiw

To see an interview with Edith, click here.

A nice time was had by all.

Mystery Writers at Natick Farmer's Market

We had a special invite from the Natick Farmer's Market to our local chapter of the Mystery Writers of America, to come set up tables and sell books. So a few of us gathered and enjoyed a fine day of meeting people to sell locally-grown organic fiction.

Thanks go out to the market folk who made us welcome, and to Tilia, who put this opportunity together for us.
My thanks to Scott Hambley, for help in unpacking and setting up, and to Steve Rogers, who helped take down and repack (and is a great Booth Bunny). Our group is so supportive!

 

Lots of support for great stuff made locally. There was music, food, all manner of items for sale.

Here's Tilia Klebenov-Jacobs
To see an interview with Tilia, click here

Connie Johnson Hambley
To see an interview with Connie, click here 

Since Connie was going for the "Best Booth" setup, had to try and match her display...

Hans and Judy Copek

Jason Walcutt and Joan Sawyer
To see an interview with debut author Jason, click here 

Edwin Hill

 Sarah Smith with Connie

Any market eager to expand their offerings and get more people attending are welcome to request a special appearance by area writers. We're happy to take part and bring in more customers!

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.