Friends of The Ferguson Library and Mystery Writers of America Present
Connecticut's Own (Virtual) Mystery Lovers' Conference
CrimeCONN Express: Session Two
Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m. via Zoom
CT authors share how writing in CT helps them move their story through space and time.
Moderator: David Rich; Panelists: Nina Mansfield, Tessa Wegert, Nikki Woolfolk
MC: Tom Straw
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Nina Mansfield is a CT based writer. Her YA mystery novel Swimming Alone was published by Fire & Ice YA in 2015. Nina's short mystery stories have appeared in various publications including Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Crime Syndicate Magazine, Mysterical-E and various anthologies. Nina is also a published and produced playwright. Her plays have been produced throughout the United States and the world. Her full-length play Losing Our Heads: The Guillotine Play was a semi-finalist for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2012 National Playwrights Conference. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Dramatists Guild. Nina is also a co-vice president of the NY/Tri-State Chapter of Sisters in Crime.
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David Rich is a novelist, screenwriter and playwright. In December, his third novel, The Mirrored Palace, a spy story set in Arabia and based on true events, will be published by Adelaide Books. David wrote the screenplay for the feature film, Renegades, and episodes of MacGyver and StarGate-SG1.
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Tom Straw is an Emmy and multiple Writers Guild of America Award nominee for his TV writing and producing. He joined the Mystery Writers of America in 2007 on publication of his first book, The Trigger Episode. Subsequently, under the pseudonym Richard Castle, he authored the first seven Nikki Heat mysteries, all of which were New York Times Best-sellers, including a Number-1. His subsequent novel, Buzz Killer, was published under his own name. He still writes and produces TV (most recently Showtime's Nurse Jackie). Tom just finished a new manuscript, which is being optioned by a major studio for development as a TV series. In 2020 he was elected to the MWA National Board of Directors. Tom shelters in place in Connecticut. (Author photo © Jill Krementz)
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Tessa Wegert is the author of the Shana Merchant series of mysteries, beginning with Death in the Family. Prior to writing fiction, Tessa was a freelance journalist for almost 20 years, during which time her work appeared in such publications as Forbes, The Huffington Post, Adweek, and The Economist. Tessa grew up in Quebec near the border of Vermont and now lives with her family in Coastal Connecticut, where she writes while studying martial arts and dance. She can be found on Facebook at @tessawegertbooks, and is on Instagram and Twitter as @tessawegert.
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Nikki Woolfolk: Proud Blerd and self-proclaimed “Kween of the Side-Eye,” award-winning author Nikki Woolfolk sculpts decadent desserts and fantastical fiction with equal skill and flair.
When she’s not playing a never-ending game of “what if” in a writing space that’s part DieselPunk, part Willy Wonka, she’s drawing on her former STEM career and collection of quirky experiences to work up new recipes in her kitchen (tasting encouraged), designing her Goth-inspired garden (tasting decidedly DISCOURAGED), and mashing up real and fictional worlds on social media (virtual kitchen table is always open). Join her cogged-and-geared world at NikkiWoolfolk.com.
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November 5: How Do I Get it Write?
The writing craft during quarantine and isolation.
Moderator: Jill Fletcher
Panelists: Alexia Gordon, Reed Farrel Coleman, Richie Narvaez
November 12: How To Connect In A Time Of Disconnection?
Clever communicators turn the virtual into reality.
Co-Moderators: Charles Salzberg, John Valeri
Panelists: Lauren Bright Pacheco, Barbara Peters
November 19: How’d You Do It?
Walter Mosley and S.A. Cosby have a conversation about how they've turned their passion for writing into successful careers.
MC: Chris Knopf
Panelists: Walter Mosley, S.A. Cosby
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Based on the popular Mystery Writers of America/Ferguson Library annual CrimeCONN, CrimeCONN Express is comprised of five one-hour virtual events, one every Thursday at 7 p.m. Our theme this year is You have questions, we have answers. Moderators and panels include real-life crime fighters, best-selling authors, experts in writing craft and much more.
Each live streamed event is free, but registration is required for each session. Visit our CrimeCONN Express page for all the details.
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Registration is free
We appreciate your donation.
The Friends of The Ferguson Library is the Library’s volunteer support group. The Friends provide funding for many library programs including summer reading, book discussions, film programs and cultural events. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting everyday life, we have decided to suspend the normal ticket charge for our Friends programs. Please consider a donation.
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