ABQ in ’22 Newsletter
July 19, 2021
Get Your Kicks on Route 66: David Morrell Shares Lessons from a Lifetime of Writing
Left Coast Crime is pleased to announce a Writing Workshop for authors, published or not, from Noon–4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, the day before the convention begins, at the convention hotel.
Drawing on his many decades as a bestselling author and the creator of the Rambo film series, David will discuss numerous topics, including his method of starting a novel, the steps to its completion, the mistakes he watches for, and his assessment of the current publishing market. The session will conclude with a long question-and-answer session.
Cost: $66 for LCC Registrants, $99 for non-LCC registrants
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Noon–4:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 330 Tijeras Avenue NW, 87102
Details: Lunch on your own before the workshop
Online registration
David Morrell is the author of the novel
First Blood, in which the character of Rambo originated. His numerous New York Times bestsellers include the classic espionage novel,
The Brotherhood of the Rose, the basis for the only television mini-series to air after a Super Bowl. An Anthony, Edgar, Ellis, Left Coast Crime, and Thriller Award finalist, Morrell has Comic-Con, Macavity, Nero, and Stoker awards as well as ITW’s Thriller Master award and a Bouchercon Lifetime Achievement award. His writing book,
The Successful Novelist, discusses what he has learned in his many decades as an author. [
David Morrell’s Website]
Things to See and Do in Albuquerque #1
The Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104) is 1.7 miles from the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. [
Museum website] The LCC 2022
intrepid co-chairs visited to see the Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism exhibit in April when the museum reopened. An unexpected bonus was an exhibit featuring José Guadalupe Posada’s amazing prints. We were impressed by both the exhibits and the museum itself. We will report back closer to the convention about current exhibits.
The Albuquerque Museum with an opportunity to channel Frida Kahlo.
Frida paints Diego on my Mind as Diego observes, the finished painting, José Guadalupe Posada exhibit.
Sawmill Market is an easy walk of .3 miles from the Albuquerque Museum. [
Sawmill Market website] There are plenty of tables both inside and out and numerous places to order food and drink. Here are a few we recommend.
Red & Green features approachable, locally sourced, authentic New Mexican cuisine crafted with modern techniques.
NM Melt Co. offers grilled cheese sandwiches including the green chile melt, bacon, jam, and brie melt, and more.
Tulipani is a tiny pasta shop that offers a changing line of artisanal, fresh pastas that are made in small batches using the best organic flour, eggs, and seasonal ingredients available.
Paxton’s Taproom features an extensive selection of the best local and regional beers and ciders from the Southwest.
Left Coast Crime 2023
Tucson, Arizona
When: March 16–19, 2023
Where: El Conquistador Tucson
A Hilton Resort
El Conquistador Tucson spans 50 acres, overlooking Pusch Ridge in one direction and the Santa Catalina Mountains to the other. The resort has a swimming pool, spa, hiking and cycling trails, tennis courts, and a golf course. More information about this beautiful resort and the 2023 convention will be shared very soon!
