Left Coast Crime 2018

Author-Reader Connections

One of the best things about Left Coast Crime is the chance to get to know your fellow readers and writers. But sometimes, during the excitement and flurry of activities, it’s not always easy to find time to meet your favorite writer. For Left Coast Crime 2015 in Portland, Co-Chair Bill Cameron invented Author-Reader Connections to provide an easy forum for readers and authors to enjoy some time together. An Author-Reader Connection might include a snack or a drink, a visit to the Nugget Casino, or a walk together near the hotel. These Author-Reader Connections are free, and in some cases may include some special benefits from the authors. Click the title of each event for all the details.

You must be registered for the convention to sign up for an Author-Reader Connection.

Check back here often, as we’ll be adding more Author-Reader Connections right up till the start of the convention. Hint: Click the TITLE below for more details. On the details page click the REGISTER button to see how many spots are still open.

Wednesday, March 21

•	Cocktails with Dänna Wilberg: Let’s talk Villains Wednesday, March 21, 2018, fom 5:00-6:00 PM

Thursday, March 22nd

•	Lunch/Brunch with Matt Coyle at Rosie’s Cafe Thursday, March 22, 2018, beginning at 11:00 AM
•	Knitting 101 for a Beginning Knitter with Peggy Ehrhart Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 PM
•	Dog Noir at the Bar with Jo Perry Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 4:30-5:30 PM
•	Drinks with Craig Faustus Buck & James W. Ziskin Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 4:45-5:45 PM
•	Dine with Diane Kelly! Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 8:00-9:00 PM

Friday, March 23rd

•	The Pecan Pie Express with Kent Krueger, Libby Hellmann, and Cara Black Friday, March 23, 2018, from 8:00-9:30 AM
•	Blood on Her Hands with Cheryl Reed: Meet a real crime reporter who almost went to prison for getting the story Friday, March 23, 2018, from 10:00-11:00 AM
•	Mystery Lunch with S.O.B. Friday, March 23, 2018, from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
•	Secrets of the Sitcom World with Ellen Byron & Howard Michael Gould Friday, March 23, 2018, from 12:20-1:20 PM
•	Fun of Noodles Lunch with L.C. Hayden Friday, March 23, 2018, beginning at Noon
•	Simon Wood’s Life as a Casino Private Investigato Friday, March 23, 2018, from 12:30–1:30 PM
•	Humor in Mysteries Chat with Cherie O’Boyle Friday, March 23, 2018, from 2:15–2:45 PM
•	Cozies, Private Eyes, and Cake with Catherine Bruns and Elena Hartwell Friday, March 23, 2018, from 3:00–4:00 PM
•	Drinks with Mike Lawson Friday, March 23, 2018, from 5:00–6:00 PM
•	Mysterious Drinks with Daryl Wood Gerber, Tammy Kaehler & Wendall Thomas Friday, March 23, 2018, from 5:00–6:00 PM
•	Drinks at the Lobby Bar with Travis Richardson and Stephen Buehler Friday, March 23, 2018, from 5:00–6:00 PM
•	A Suite Life Happy Hour with Chicks on the Case (Lisa Q. Mathews, Cynthia Kuhn, Kellye Garrett, Vickie Fee, Marla Cooper, Ellen Byron) Friday, March 23, 2018, from 6:00–8:00 PM

Saturday, March 24th

•	Get To Know Reno: Crime in the Biggest Little City with Reno Native Claire Booth Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 9:00-10:00 AM
•	A Suite Lunch with Leslie Karst, Ellen Byron, & Lisa Q. Mathews Saturday, March 24, 2018, beginning at 12:45 PM
•	Sundae Social with Paty Jager Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 1:30–2:30 PM
•	Coffee, Chat, and Books with Bharti Kirchner and Elena Hartwell Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 4:00–5:00 PM
•	The Mystery of Wine (but no whining) with Daryl Wood Gerber & Nadine Nettman Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 4:00–5:00 PM
•	Writing Your Way with Keith Tittle: The Joys and Pratfalls of an Independent Writer Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 4:00–5:00 PM

The Fine Print: Your Left Coast Crime 2018: Crime on the Comstock Name Badge is required to participate.
Author-Reader Connections are not official activities sponsored by Left Coast Crime, but are agreements between the participants. Participants assume the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of injury or damage during Author-Reader Connection activities. Participants shall indemnify and hold harmless Left Coast Crime, and the agents and employees of the organization from any and all such losses, damages and claims.