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Love is Murder The Minnesota Crime Wave (Carl Brookins, William Kent Krueger, Ellen Hart) will appear at Love is Murder Mystery Conference on February 3-5, 2012. Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago 5300 North River Road Rosemont, IL, 60018 (847) 544-5300   http://www.loveismurder.net/ Love is Murder…when chocolate and flowers aren’t enough.  

The Minnesota Crime Wave The Minnesota Crime Wave is heading our way! Mystery authors William Kent Krueger, Ellen Hart & Carl Brookins, between them, have published more than thirty novels and have received nearly two dozen local, regional, and national awards for their writing. Time:  7-9 pm Location: Adult Classroom Contact: Susan Gibberman, x3339 http://schaumburglibrary.org/

The Edina Art Center has released the schedule for their new Author’s Studio Workshops. Sisters in Crime member Colin Nelson, a Twin Cities lawyer and published author (Reprisal, North Star Press) will moderate these intimate gatherings with local writers. The Author’s Studio will feature an interview session with several Minnesota Mystery writers, and a moderated question-and-answer session. Each author’s books will be available for sale at each event. January 14, 2012: mystery author Christopher Valen (White Tombs, The Black Minute, and Bad Weeds Never…

From the Learning Life catalog: First, on February 2, you will discuss False Mermaid, Erin Hart’s third novel featuring pathologist Nora Gavin and Irish archaeologist Cormac Maguire. Says Hart, “I’ve always been drawn to complex, character-driven crime novels. I’m interested in character and motivation, of course, but my particular fascination is with consequences, with the fact that a single event from the past can continue to send ripples into the present and thefuture.” Next, on February 23, the focus will turn to Northwest Angle, the 11th…

From the Learning Life catalog: First, on February 2, you will discuss False Mermaid, Erin Hart’s third novel featuring pathologist Nora Gavin and Irish archaeologist Cormac Maguire. Says Hart, “I’ve always been drawn to complex, character-driven crime novels. I’m interested in character and motivation, of course, but my particular fascination is with consequences, with the fact that a single event from the past can continue to send ripples into the present and thefuture.” Next, on February 23, the focus will turn to Northwest Angle, the 11th…

Once Upon A Crime Bookstore's annual Write of Spring is always a blast! Check the bookstore website for the full lineup... http://www.onceuponacrimebooks.com/ Writers galore — come and meet your favorite criminal minds!  

The Edina Art Center has released the schedule for their new Author’s Studio Workshops. Sisters in Crime member Colin Nelson, a Twin Cities lawyer and published author (Reprisal, North Star Press) will moderate these intimate gatherings with local writers. The Author’s Studio will feature an interview session with several Minnesota Mystery writers, and a moderated question-and-answer session. Each author’s books will be available for sale at each event. January 14, 2012: mystery author Christopher Valen (White Tombs, The Black Minute, and Bad Weeds Never…

Hallett Library in Crosby MN Wins $1000 in Sisters in Crime "We Love Libraries" Monthly Drawing The Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library was recently announced as the random drawing MARCH winner for the national drawing “Sisters in Crime—We Love Libraries.”  This is the first time a library in Minnesota has won! The cash award of $1,000 will be used to purchase books for the library. The money will be awarded at a special Author Talk, sponsored by the JFHML Friends…

Author Erin Hart to Speak at Annandale Friends Dinner Award-winning Minnesota author Erin Hart will speak at an author dinner for the Annandale Friends of the Library on Friday, May 18, at Reichel's Event Center in Annandale. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner will include mandarin orange cashew salad, chicken breast with Irish corned beef, roasted root vegetables and Irish potatoes, pickles, rolls, assorted bars and a beverage. Tickets can be purchased at the Annandale Public Library for $25. Hart has written…

Thursday, June 14 — 7:00 pm Jessie Chandler — HIDE AND SNAKE MURDER Reception, Book Launch, & Signing for Book #2 in The Shay O'Hanlon Caper Series.   Once Upon A Crime Bookstore 604 West 26th Street Minneapolis MN 55405 612-870-3785   http://www.jessiechandler.com/ About HIDE AND SNAKE MURDER: From Library Journal "The sophomore outing for lesbian coffee shop owner Shay (Bingo Barge Murder) and her entourage of loveable and multigenerational characters is just right for those looking for a madcap romp. Think Rita…

SPECIAL EVENT: Comedian and mystery author Pat Dennis will perform her stand-up comedy at the Once Upon A Crime. Pat's act will be filmed to include in part of an upcoming PBS documentary. Pat is the author of Hotdish to Die For, Hotdish Haiku,and Who Died in Here? An award-winning short story writer, Pat has published work in the Minnesota Crime Wave anthologies, Once Upon A Crime anthologies, and Anne Frasier's Halloween anthology, Deadly Treats. Tuesday, June 19 - 7:00 p.m. Once Upon A Crime 604 West 26th…