[NEohioPAL] Registration Now Open - Largest Mystery Books Convention Coming to Cleveland

[Cynthia Orr]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cleveland to Host Mystery Conference                  

Cleveland, OH - August 21, 2012

The oldest and largest annual mystery books conference will bring $1 - $2
million to Cleveland in October of this year. The Bouchercon World Mystery
Convention has been held annually in various cities since 1970, but has
never been hosted in the state of Ohio. Downtown restaurants and clubs can
expect to entertain 1,500 mystery fans, authors, and publishers with plenty
of time to explore the city. The conference will be held at the Marriott
Renaissance Hotel on October 4 - 7, 2012.

The Bouchercon itself, and the Anthony Awards, which are announced at the
conference, are named in honor of the renowned author, editor and mystery
devotee, Anthony Boucher (rhymes with voucher). The theme of the 2012
conference will be "Crime Fiction Rocks," with the opening ceremonies to be
held at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. For information on previous
Bouchercons, see www.bouchercon.info.

Guests of honor for 2012 include authors Elizabeth George, Robin Cook, John
Connolly, and Cleveland's own Les Roberts. Mary Higgins Clark will be
recognized with an award for lifetime achievement. Many other authors will
be in attendance as well. Details and registration information can be found
at http://bouchercon2012.com. Registration is limited. The chair of the
conference is Cleveland area librarian, Marjory Mogg.

Bouchercon 2012 Schedule

Thursday, October 4 

.        Author panels begin at 11 am and end at 5 pm

.        Bouchercon101 panel starts at 10:15 for those who are new to
Bouchercon and

want to learn how to get the most out of BCON2012

.        Afternoon: Robin Cook event

.        Evening: Opening Ceremonies at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

 Friday, October 5

.        Author panels begin at 9 am and end at 5 pm 

.        Afternoon: John Connolly event

                                Les Roberts event

.        Evening:    Auction/Reception

                   Canucks event

Saturday, Oct 6 

.        Author panels begin at 9 am and end at 5 pm

.        Afternoon: Mary Higgins Clark event

                               Elizabeth George event

.        Evening: Anthony Awards/Reception

 Sunday, October 7

.        Author panels begin at 10 am and end at noon  

 

Click here to register: http://bouchercon2012.com.

Contact: Marjory Mogg    <mailto:marjorymogg at bouchercon2012.com>
marjorymogg at bouchercon2012.com

 

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