Workshop Announcement
Clues and Red Herrings: Plotting the Modern Mystery
Learn how to plot a mystery with Edgar-nominated mystery author Victoria Thompson. The workshop will cover the Rules of Fair Play and how they apply, creating a believable sleuth, knowing when you have enough suspects, creating suspense, the proper use of red herrings, and how to create a durable and successful mystery series.
Sponsored by
The Mary Roberts Rinehart Pittsburgh Chapter
Sisters in Crime
DATE: Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PLACE: Best Western Parkway Center Inn in Greentree
(Located 3 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh) 412-922-7070
COST: $65 (includes lunch and refreshments)
Registrations must be received by October 1, 2007. Seats are limited, and advanced paid registration is required.
Please e-mail Kristine at pghsisters@yahoo.com for registration form and more information.
About Victoria Thompson
Victoria Thompson is the bestselling author of 20 historical romances and the popular Gaslight Mystery Series. She is a founding member and past president of Novelists, Inc. and Pennwriters. She has also served on the board of directors of Romance Writers of America, and was the co-founder and first president of New Jersey Romance Writers. She has given seminars all over the U.S. and Canada, including at Penn State University. She currently teaches in the Master’s Degree program for writing popular fiction at Seton Hill University. For more information, visit www.victoriathompson.com.
Learn how to plot a mystery with Edgar-nominated mystery author Victoria Thompson. The workshop will cover the Rules of Fair Play and how they apply, creating a believable sleuth, knowing when you have enough suspects, creating suspense, the proper use of red herrings, and how to create a durable and successful mystery series.
Sponsored by
The Mary Roberts Rinehart Pittsburgh Chapter
Sisters in Crime
DATE: Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PLACE: Best Western Parkway Center Inn in Greentree
(Located 3 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh) 412-922-7070
COST: $65 (includes lunch and refreshments)
Registrations must be received by October 1, 2007. Seats are limited, and advanced paid registration is required.
Please e-mail Kristine at pghsisters@yahoo.com for registration form and more information.
About Victoria Thompson
Victoria Thompson is the bestselling author of 20 historical romances and the popular Gaslight Mystery Series. She is a founding member and past president of Novelists, Inc. and Pennwriters. She has also served on the board of directors of Romance Writers of America, and was the co-founder and first president of New Jersey Romance Writers. She has given seminars all over the U.S. and Canada, including at Penn State University. She currently teaches in the Master’s Degree program for writing popular fiction at Seton Hill University. For more information, visit www.victoriathompson.com.
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Permalink Reply by Lee Lofland on
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I wish I could make it. She's a great speaker/teacher.
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