BOUCHERCON
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
August 28 - September 1, 2024
 

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Delta Ballroom D Level2

Volunteer Table

Many hands make light work! Inquire about volunteer opportunities or pick up your volunteer materials.

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Delta Ballroom B Level2

Hospitality Suite

Coffee for attendees (First Come, First Served)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Delta Ballroom D Level2

Book Room

Book Sellers, Author Signings after each panel session, silent and Live Auction items, and Vendor Merchandise for purchase.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Delta Island B 2ndFloor

Hosting a Bouchercon

So You Want To Host A Bouchercon - Get the lowdown on what hosting a Bouchercon really means: what time you need and all other aspects needed.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Canal AB Mezzanine

Panel 119: Jack the Ripper

Our fascination with serial killers, fictional and real.

Ann Chamberlin (M), Emma C. Wells, Gretchen Rue, John McMahon, Karen Fritz, Marcy McCreary

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Canal CD Mezzanine

Panel 120: Have Mercy on the Criminal

Sympathetic villains - making the reader root for the bad guy yet applaud for their comeuppance.

A.M. Adair (M), Adam Frost, Scott Von Doviak, Bobby Mathews, Michael French, Joel Barrows

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Canal E Mezzanine

Panel 121: Never Have I Ever

What have your characters done that you would never, or wish you had?

Lewis Allan (M), Bonnie Kistler, James D.F. Hannah, JD Allen, L.S. Goozdich, Lane Stone

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Bayou AB Mezzanine

Panel 122: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Why are cozies so popular? The many flavors of cozies and why we love them.

Sarah Glenn (M), M.S. Greene, Kim Keeline, Christa Nardi, Carolyn Eichhorn

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Bayou CD Mezzanine

Panel 123: Takin' Care of Business

The journey to Authorpreneur - the "business" of writing as an independent.

Del Chatterson (M), Darlene Dziomba, Lynessa Layne, Lawrence Allan, Mary Davidsaver, Sean Patrick Little

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Bayou E Mezzanine

Panel 124: Once Upon a Time

What books did you read growing up that influenced your decision to become a storyteller?

Shelley Blanton-Stroud (M), Betty Brandt Passick, Joy Ann Ribar, Carmen Amato, Anastasia Zadeik

9:00 AM - 9:25 AM Delta Ballroom D Level2

Post-Panel Author Signings

Get your book signed by your favorite author! If there is a line, please be courteous and limit the number of items to be signed to five (5) at one time; you can always get back in line with additional items.

Del Chatterson, Darlene Dziomba, Lynessa Layne, Lawrence Allan, Mary Davidsaver, Sean Patrick Little, A.M. Adair, Adam Frost, Scott Von Doviak, Bobby Mathews, Michael French, Joel Barrows, Shelley Blanton-Stroud, Betty Brandt Passick, Joy Ann Ribar, Carmen Amato, Anastasia Zadeik, Ann Chamberlin, Emma C. Wells, Gretchen Rue, John McMahon, Karen Fritz, Marcy McCreary, Sarah Glenn, M.S. Greene, Kim Keeline, Christa Nardi, Carolyn Eichhorn, Lewis Allan, Bonnie Kistler, James D.F. Hannah, JD Allen, L.S. Goozdich, Lane Stone

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Canal AB Mezzanine

Panel 125: Working For a Living

Jessica Fletcher was a writer: today's small town sleuths can do anything!

Gwen Mayo (M), Jeff Ayers, Brian Tracey, Donna Andrews, Cheryl Hollon, Susan Keene

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Canal CD Mezzanine

Panel 126: Nashvillians

Every city has its dark side and Nashville is no exception.

Lisa Wysocky (M), Phyllis Gobbell, J.T. Ellison, Alana White, Jack Wallace, Rea Frey

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Canal E Mezzanine

Panel 127: Achy Breaky Heart

Short stories - a satisfying snack between novels or the perfect bite?

Verena Rose (M), Meredith Anthony, Daniel C. Bartlett, Josh Pachter, Don Bruns, Michael Bracken

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Bayou AB Mezzanine

Panel 128: A Day in the Life

Balancing the day job with the writing life.

Andrew Wilner (M), John McMahon, Bryon Quertermous, RJ Jacobs, Jess Montgomery, Alexia Gordon

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Bayou CD Mezzanine

Panel 129: Rich and Miserable

Money can be the root of all evil, especially in fiction!

Michele Drier (M), Lawrence Light, Carl Vonderau, Jon Lindstrom, Paul Chitlik, Kate Michaelson

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Bayou E Mezzanine

Panel 130: Can't Buy a Thrill

Insights on writing the perfect thriller.

Mark L. Van Name (M), Patrick H. Moore, KT Bartlett, Michael Wiley, Wes Browne, Julia O'Connell

10:30 AM - 10:55 AM Delta Ballroom D Level2

Post-Panel Author Signings

Get your book signed by your favorite author! If there is a line, please be courteous and limit the number of items to be signed to five (5) at one time; you can always get back in line with additional items.

Verena Rose, Meredith Anthony, Daniel C. Bartlett, Josh Pachter, Don Bruns, Michael Bracken, Mark L. Van Name, Patrick H. Moore, KT Bartlett, Michael Wiley, Wes Browne, Julia O'Connell, Gwen Mayo, Jeff Ayers, Brian Tracey, Donna Andrews, Cheryl Hollon, Susan Keene, Andrew Wilner, John McMahon, Bryon Quertermous, RJ Jacobs, Jess Montgomery, Alexia Gordon, Lisa Wysocky, Phyllis Gobbell, J.T. Ellison, Alana White, Jack Wallace, Rea Frey, Michele Drier, Lawrence Light, Carl Vonderau, Jon Lindstrom, Paul Chitlik, Kate Michaelson

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Delta Ballroom A Level2

Closing Ceremonies

Guest of Honor Panel

Valerie (V. M.) Burns, J.T. Ellison, Heather Graham, Mick Herron, Rachel Howzell Hall, Clay Stafford, Kelli Stanley, Brad Thor