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Hart started writing in his native Canada for CBC television shows The Beachcombers, North of 60, Neon Rider, The Odyssey, Road to Avonlea, Ready Or Not, Street Legal, Outer Limits, and Stargate SG-1, and he created Gemini-Award-winning Global Television series, Traders.
In Hollywood, Hart rose through the ranks of American TV shows including Cupid, Snoops, Judging Amy and Joan of Arcadia, after which he created Bones, The Finder, and Backstrom.
Hart is the author of The Driver (Dutton Books, 2017), a New York Times' “Best Crime Novels of 2017” with starred reviews from Booklist, iBooks, and Library Journal. The Seminarian (Blackstone, 2024) is in development as a TV series at Netflix, and Venice Flats is forthcoming from Blackstone in 2027.
We’re excited to have him join us as a Special Guest at Bouchercon 2026. For more information, check out his website here.
Special Events for Authors
Applications open today (August 10th) for the Author Fair, Speed Dating, or the Debut Author Breakfast. Only AUTHORS need apply. Please double check the qualification requirements before you apply and note that applications close August 24th.
*Please note: Special Events are free and included with the convention registration for audience members.
Speed Dating (Thursday, October 22 from 7AM to 9AM)
At this event, authors circulate tables of fans to pitch their books. We will organize you in pairs and at each stop, the first author has two minutes to pitch the fans at that table. When the bell rings, the second author has two minutes for their pitch. At the next bell, authors move to a new table of fans. Authors are encouraged to bring swag (bookmarks or postcards) to share with about 200 readers/fans.
Click here to apply.
Debut Authors’ Breakfast (Friday, October 23 from 7AM to 9AM)
During this showcase, thirty debut authors will be introduced by a Guest of Honour and will have one minute to tell attendees about their novel. Debut authors will also be included in an event brochure and are welcome to bring promotional materials for the fans. To qualify, your debut mystery novel must be published between September 4, 2025, and October 21, 2026, and this must be your first novel (the exceptions are previous non-fiction books, children’s books, or poetry).
Click here to apply.
The Author Fair (Friday, October 23 from 7PM to 8:30PM)
If you’re an indie, self-published, or small press author—if your books are not traditionally published and routinely distributed to bookstores—and if your books are not available in the Book Room, then you can apply for a table at the Author Fair to sell your books.
Click here to apply.
Owl’s Nest Books Deadline
The deadline to apply for your books to be included at the Owl’s Nest Books booth is August 31. Please ensure you fill out the form here before the end of the month.
For more information, click here.
Shipping Information
If you or your publisher would like to ship copies of your books to the convention, you have options, and we can help! Please contact us at Conmanager@Bouchercon.com to ensure your shipment is not refused at our warehouse. We will provide you with the address and other details needed for your items to arrive at the convention.
If you are shipping internationally, ConsultExpo is our official Customs Broker and Shipping provider. We strongly recommend contacting ConsultExpo even if you are using your own carrier, private vehicle or hand carry, as customs clearance services will still be required.
*Please Note - Plan to ship early. Items must arrive at our warehouse before Friday, October 9, 2026.
Underrepresented Authors Reception
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