Monday, August 14, 2006

"Sisters in Crime" anniversary celebration in Charlotte

Sisters in Crime is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year and Charlotte is included. The Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County will host a regional mystery panel discussion with several best-selling, award-winning local authors. "A Celebration of Mysteries" will be held on Monday, Aug. 21st from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the Main Library's Movies and Music Room [704-336-2725]. The event is free.

The program participants are Daniel Bailey, Rick Helms, Terry Hoover, Gwen Hunter, Jim and Joyce Laverne with Cathy Pickens moderating. The panel will discuss their books and questions including: What are mysteries? Why do we read them? Why are Southern mysteries so popular in other parts of the country?

PLCMC has copies of books by Bailey, Helms, Hunter and Pickens including the following:






Sisters in Crime is the national support organ for writers--particularly women--in the mystery writing field which offers advice, support and networking assistance.

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