Mystery writer Micki Browning reports on Bouchercon 2016!
I survived my first Bouchercon World Mystery Convention. No easy feat, let me tell you. Four days in New Orleans with 1,500 mystery writers, readers, agents, and publishing professionals is not for the faint of heart.
First, one must fortify oneself.
Beignets and Coffee
I arrived a day early to enjoy a bit and a bite of the city. The conference hotel was located in the French Quarter and that meant a trip to Cafe du Monde.
Properly caffeinated and covered in sugar, I returned to the hotel to complete my registration. One of the perks of Bouchercon is visiting the book room. Each registrant could chose up to six books provided by participants and publishers.
The Book Room in a quiet moment
On day one, Michael Connelly interviewed American Guest of Honor, Harlan Coben. The two are friends, and the interview was lively and full of laughs.
Harlan Coben interviewed…
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Thanks, Kristen! 🙂
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Many thanks, Micki! Enjoyed your Wrap-Up! 🙂
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