When chocolate and flowers aren't enough...Love Is Murder!

I hope you're planning to attend Love Is Murder, the fabulous mystery conference!

The conference begins THIS FRIDAY, February 3rd and runs through Sunday, February 5th. Yes, it's Superbowl Sunday, but Love Is Murder laid claim to that weekend first, years ago!

Anyway, take a look at the headliners and at all the wonderful events planned by visiting the website here: LOVE IS MURDER 

Because this mystery conference is being held in Chicago (okay, Rosemont. Close enough), and the organizers are lovely, kind-hearted people, they've named me Local Guest of Honor for this year's festivities. I'm very excited.

If you're in the area Thursday evening (checking in early, perhaps, or you simply live nearby) please stop by the book signing event from 5:30 - 7:00 at the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare (beautiful hotel!). I'd love to see you!!

Coming Up: Aunt Agatha's!

Yesterday's event in Palos was *wonderful* - I had the best time and I hope everyone who attended did too. Fabulous lunch, lots of laughs, familiar faces, and new friends! You can't beat that!

Coming up next is AUNT AGATHA's in Ann Arbor, Michigan! I'm absolutely thrilled to be able to visit. If you're in the area, I hope you stop by!

Here are the details:


Saturday, January 28, 2012

2:00 PM 

Aunt Agatha's Bookstore

213 South Fourth Avenue

Ann Arbor, Michigan

734 769-1114

I'd love to see you there!

Next event: Palos Park, IL - The Center

January 17, 2012
12:00 - 2:00 PM
The Center
Palos Park, IL


Scroll about halfway down the newsletter for details about TUESDAY LUNCHEONS
This is a luncheon, and there is a fee to attend. 
Reservations are required: 708 361-3650 

Today's book event!

January 14, 2012 

1:00 - 3:00 PM
ELA Public Library
Lake Zurich, IL
with Jamie Freveletti, David Walker, Bryan Gruley

Pictures from launch (and info on next event)!

Woo-hoo!! Thank you, everyone, for coming out to my launch party on Saturday. It meant so much to me to see so many wonderful people there! Thank you!!

Here are a few pictures from the party... and immediately following, information about Thursday's event:

So much fun. Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to talk, mingle, pick up a book, and say hello. You all made this party absolutely wonderful!

My next January event is Thursday, January 12th

I'll appear live on the TV show LIVING WELL, on WMBD, a CBS affiliate from 3:45 - 4:15 PM, where I'll be talking about the new AFFAIRS OF STEAK, and other books.
Hope you can tune in and watch!

Then, that evening, I'm speaking at the Peoria Public Library (North Branch) at 6:30 PM
Here's a link with more information:
Peoria Public Library

January Appearances for AFFAIRS OF STEAK

You're invited!

January 7, 2012 

**This Saturday**

BOOK LAUNCH PARTY

Books, wine, snacks...

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore

7419 W. Madison

Forest Park, IL 60131

708-771-7243