Upstate Chapter of Sisters in Crime
Celebrates the National Chapter 25th Anniversary
When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library, 304 Biltmore Road
(Located just off Highway 123 behind Wendy’s)
Who: The Upstate SC Chapter of Sisters in Crime
Including Regional Mystery/Suspense Authors Steve Brown , Kathleen Delaney, Linda Lovely , Maryn Sinclair, Faye Tollison , Ellis Vidler
PROGRAM
Greet people, handout tickets for drawings as people enter............................... 2:00-2:30
Intro to Sisters in Crime & the Regional Chapter (Lovely)................................. 2:35-2:40
Self-Intros Panel of Published SinC Authors (approx. 1 minute each)............... 2:40-2:50
Panel Discussion Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Genres (Vidler Moderates)........... 2:50-3:20
Topics:
· What are the differences between these genres? Does it matter?
· Secrets of Plotting
· Creating Believable Heroines, Heroes, Villains
· Playing Fair With Readers
· Series versus Stand-alones
Audience Question & Answer............................................................................ 3:20-3:30
BREAK— Book Sales/Signing, Serve Cake/Punch/Sodas, Membership.......... 3:30-4:00
Panel Discussion Publishing Trends (Vidler Moderates)....................................
Topics:
· Advantages & Disadvantages of Traditional Publishing
(Big & Small, Print & Digital)
· Advantages & Disadvantages of Indie Publishing
· Emergence/Impact of Ebooks and POD technologies
· Author ‘Jobs’—Creation, Production, Promotion, Business
Audience Question & Answer............................................................................ 4:30-4:45
Drawing for Prizes (Books donated by authors)................................................. 4:45-4:50
Members & Audience Mix & Chat (optional)..................................................... 4:50-5:15
