Sunday, April 18, 2010
1:00 and 2:00 pm
McManus Room
Connecticut now has its own major event for the mystery-minded! Murder 203 is a two day festival organized by the Easton and Westport Libraries for readers and writers. Attendees enjoy author talks, panel discussions, book signings, writing tips from the professionals, and a unique opportunity to mingle with authors and fellow crime fiction enthusiasts at the Cocktails and Crime reception on Saturday evening.
Twenty authors are scheduled to attend, headed up by Guest of Honor Mary Jane Clark. Clark is a veteran New York City CBS News producer and writer, who pens the best-selling media-thriller series featuring Eliza Blake, a TV morning show host.
1:00 pm: True Crime
Paul LaRosa, producer of the TV newsmagazine 48 Hours, will discuss his latest book, Seven Days of Rage: the Deadly Crime Spree of the Craigslist Killer and the art of reporting and writing true crime. Free. No registration needed for this event at the Westport Library.
2:00 pm: What’s the Word?
Kelle Ruden of Random House will moderate a panel of professional book reviewers as they share their insiders’ view of the mystery marketplace.Free. No registration needed for this event at the Westport Library.
For information on the festival, visit murder203.com.
Questions? Phone Jane Murphy at 203-291-4836.
