[NEohioPAL] Largest Mystery Books Convention Coming to Cleveland Oct 4

[Cynthia Orr]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cleveland to Host Mystery Conference                  

The oldest and largest annual mystery books conference will come to
Cleveland October 4-7. The Bouchercon World Mystery Convention has been held
annually in various cities since 1970, but has never been hosted in the
state of Ohio. The conference will be held at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel
on October 4 – 7, 2012, and offers the opportunity for Cleveland fans to
meet many of their favorite authors.

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. Author panels  and receptions will allow fans
to mingle with big name authors such as Sara Paretsky, Jan Burke, Julia
Spencer-Fleming, Deborah Crombie, Joseph Finder, Elizabeth George, Laurie R.
King, and many others. You can see the list of attendees here:
http://bouchercon2012.com/attendees.php. Registration is limited, so don’t
delay.