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Events and Appearances
Sunday, August 7, 2022
C2E2: COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, Illinois
I participated on a horror writers panel with Laszlo Tamasfi, Lauren Bolger and Jon R. Meyers.
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July 7 - 10, 2022
FAN EXPO CHICAGO
Rosemont, Illinois
I moderated a panel featuring Lauren Bolger, Christopher Hawkins and John Everson and signed books at the Horror Writers Association booth.
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February 3 - 6, 2022
CAPRICON 42
Sheraton Grand
Chicago, Illinois
My schedule including panels, a reading and book signing.
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October 28, 2021
LIVE & SPOOKY: THE 2021 CREEPY CARNIVAL
"The Hideous Hall of Mirrors: Aliens, Otherworlds, the Apocalypse, Horror in Space!"
I moderated a panel on horror and sci-fi with authors Daniel Bensen, Anne Tibbetts and J.D. Moyer.
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October 20, 2021
ENGLISH@WORK CLASS
University of Iowa, Iowa City
I shared my writer's journey with a writing class at my alma mater
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Saturday, October 16, 2021
WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO COMICON
Rosemont, Illinois
I participated on a panel, "Creating Horror," with Jon R. Meyers, Christopher Hawkins, Damian Serbu and Becky Spratford (moderator).
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September 21, 2021
MEET YOUR LOCAL HORROR AUTHORS
Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)
Roundtable discussion for Illinois librarians
Featuring Becky Spratford (moderator, ALA), Donald Bingle, Shawnna Deresch, John Everson, Christopher Hawkins, Daniel Kraus, Cynthia Pelayo, Brian Pinkerton, Damian Serbu.
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April-May 2021
NIRVANA EFFECT BLOG TOUR
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All 2020 events canceled due to COVID-19!
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Saturday, October 26, 2019
SISTERS IN CRIME: HORROR WRITING PANEL
Chicago Public Library, Bucktown-Wicker Park
1701 N Milwaukee Ave
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Thursday, October 24, 2019
BUCKET O' BLOOD BOOKS & RECORDS
3182 N Elston Ave
Chicago
7:00 pm
Reading & signing -- with John Everson
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Monday, October 21, 2019
STUDENT LITERATURE GROUP
Warrenville Public Library
Warrenville, Illinois
Author talk!
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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Galway Arms
2442 N Clark, Chicago
7:00 pm
Live reading with Steven Silver
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May 2019
GEMINI EXPERIMENT BLOG TOUR
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May 9 - 10, 2019
STOKERCON
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
I will be attending Thursday and part of Friday.
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February 14 - 17, 2019
CAPRICON 39
Wheeling, Illinois
My schedule includes two panels, a live reading and book signing.
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November 3, 2018
NAPERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
3015 Cedar Glade Drive
Naperville, Illinois
Book signing at Local Author Day
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Thursday, December 14, 2017
Galway Arms
2442 N Clark, Chicago
7:00 pm
Live reading
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August 24 - 27, 2017
Rosemont, Illinois
I participated on a panel, "Start Your Creativity Engines," with Sam Weller, Tim Lees and Genese Davis and signed books in the exhibit hall.
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July 19 - 23, 2017
SAN DIEGO COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL
San Diego, California
I spoke on a panel about villians and antagonists with Susan Spann, Genese Davis and Eric Kieron Davis.
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June 22 - 27, 2017
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
Chicago, Illinois
I spoke on a panel with Scott Turow, Susanna Calkins, Kate White and Diane Vallere, moderated by Barbara Hoffert of Library Journal, followed by a book signing.
Here's my guest blog post about the event. And a recap by ReadSpace.
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January 10, 2017
WINNETKA BOOK CLUB
Winnetka, Illinois
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August 19 - 21, 2016
Rosemont, Illinois
Guest Author!
Book signing with John Everson, Darren Callahan, Jeff Jacobson, Sam Weller, Raymond Benson, Jay Bonansinga, Mort Castle and Rebecca Makkai.
Saturday panel: "From Concept to Contract: Tips on Creating and Publishing" with Sam Weller and Jeff Jacobson, moderated by Genese Davis.
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
Northbrook, Illinois
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Up and Coming Author Event
Meet the authors, book sales and signing
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December 7, 2015
8th Annual International Festival of Horror Radio Plays
WildClaw Theatre
Chicago, Illinois
I served as one of the competition judges.
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September 26, 2015
Author guest; participated in book signing and writers panel with John Everson, Jason R. Davis, Hailey Suits and David C. Hayes, moderated by North Roberts
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September 11 - 13, 2015
Indianapolis, Indiana
Book signing at the Samhain Publishing booth
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Saturday, June 6, 2015
Chicago, Illinois
Book signing, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Mystery Writers of America tent
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May 7 - 10, 2015
WORLD HORROR CONVENTION
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel
I took part in a live reading, panel discussion and book signing
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Sunday, April 12, 2015
MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA MIDWEST present
MURDER AT THE MIC
Hidden Shamrock
Chicago, Illinois
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Live readings
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March 20 - 22, 2015
HORROR HOUND WEEKEND
Cincinnati, Ohio
Book signing all three days at the Samhain Publishing booth
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Sunday, October 26, 2014
HOMEGROWN HORRORFEST
Iannelli Studios
Park Ridge, Illinois
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Live readings and book signing with
Chris Larsen, John Everson, J. Michael Major and Richard Thomas
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Sunday, June 8, 2014
Chicago, Illinois
Book signing, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Mystery Writers of America tent
with live reading and interview
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June 6 - 7, 2014
Annual science fiction and fantasy convention
Westin Chicago North Shore
Wheeling, Illinois
I took part in Saturday's Writer's Showcase and three panels.
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April 18, 2014
JOLIET MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Crest Hill, Illinois
Talking with students on writing and storytelling
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February 8, 2014
Mystery and Suspense Conference
Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare
My schedule includes:
Author Chat (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Panel: "Normalizing the World in Paranormal, Horror & Fantasy" (1:00-2:00 p.m.)
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
WYCC PBS TV NEW YEAR'S MYSTERY MARATHON
Channel 20, Chicago
WYCC PBS-TV Chicago interviewed me for their New Year's Mystery Marathon. Three interview segments were broadcast during the day on December 31 and this fourth one was posted on YouTube.
As part of the year-end fundraising drive, donors who pledge $100 or more were placed into a raffle for mystery books, including one of 15 signed copies of KILLER'S DIARY.
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Sunday, October 20, 2013
BARNES AND NOBLE
Racine,Wisconsin
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Horrorfest 2013 book signing with
John Everson, W.D. Gagliani, Christine Verstraete, Linda Godfrey and Chris Larsen
Christine Verstraete's blog post about the event.
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September 19 - 22, 2013
KILLERCON
Horror and thriller convention
Stratosphere Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada
I participated on a panel, "The Life of a Writer," with Christopher Rice, John Shirley, William Gagliani, Edward Lee and David J. Schow, moderated by Gene O'Neil; and signed books at the Samhain Publishing table with William Gagliani, Brian Moreland, Mick Ridgewell and Jonathan Moore.
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June 28 - 30, 2013
Annual science fiction and fantasy convention
Westin Chicago North Shore
Wheeling, Illinois
I participated in events on Friday and Sunday, including panels on plotting, book cover art and ebooks.
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June 13 - 16, 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hotel Monteleone
Celebrating the premiere of Samhain Publishing's edition of my book KILLER'S DIARY. Clive Barker and Robert McCammon were this year's Lifetime Achievement Award winners. My schedule included:
Live reading from KILLER'S DIARY -- Friday, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Horror Writers Association booth -- Friday, noon - 1:00 p.m.
Book signing -- Friday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Bram Stoker Awards banquet -- Saturday
"Dialogue that crackles" author panel -- Sunday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Sunday, June 10, 2012
Book signing and readings
10 a.m. to noon: Mystery Writers of America tent
noon to 2 p.m.: Horror Writers Association tent
2 to 4 p.m.: Mystery Writers of America tent
Chicago, Illinois
An excerpt from my live reading of ROUGH CUT appeared in an episode of Authors Showcase on Chicago community television.
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February 3 - 5, 2012
LOVE IS MURDER
Mystery and Suspense Conference
Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare
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September 22 - 25, 2011
KILLERCON
Horror and thriller convention
Meeting with readers and writers, doing a reading from ROUGH CUT and signing books
Stratosphere Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Monday, September 12, 2011
PARK RIDGE BOOK CLUB
Park Ridge, Illinois
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February 4 - 6, 2011
LOVE IS MURDER
Mystery and Suspense Conference
Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare
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February 1 - 3, 2008
LOVE IS MURDER
Mystery and Suspense Conference
Wyndham O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois
Chicagoland's biggest and best mystery and suspense conference for writers and fans. Special guests this year included Lee Child, Tess Gerritsen, Carolyn Haines, and J.A. Konrath. I moderated a panel and participated on several others.
Above: Paneling on Sunday morning with Darren Callahan, Barry Eisler, Marcus Sakey and Lee Child
Below: Meeting author-pilot Kevin Lamport
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
Chicago, Illinois
7 p.m.
CHICAGO BLUES signing / reception
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Sunday, October 21, 2007
CENTURIES & SLEUTHS BOOKSTORE
Forest Park, Illinois
1 p.m.
CHICAGO BLUES author discussion and signing
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
WINNETKA COMMUNITY HOUSE
Winnetka, Illinois
7 p.m.
CHICAGO BLUES panel and book signing
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Friday, October 12, 2007
BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS
Chicago, Illinois
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The official CHICAGO BLUES book launch party
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Saturday, September 26, 2007
GREAT LAKES BOOKSELLER SHOW
Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center
Schaumburg, Illinois
CHICAGO BLUES pre-launch signing
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Sunday, May 6, 2007
BARNES AND NOBLE
Arlington Heights, Illinois
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Book signing
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Friday, October 20, 2006
BARNES AND NOBLE
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2500 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
7:00 p.m.
A thriller-horror panel and book signing. View the press release.
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Saturday, September 16, 2006
MIDWEST LITERARY FESTIVAL
Aurora, Illinois
Guests of honor included Joyce Carol Oates, Harry Shearer, Helen Thomas and Dennis Lehane.
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Upper left: Making pirate
faces with J.A. Konrath and Raymond Benson
Upper right: Book signing with Libby Fischer Hellmann Left: Reading from VENGEANCE Photos by Martel Sardina
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Saturday, June 3, 2006
PRINTERS ROW BOOK FAIR
Chicago, Illinois
(photo by William Gagliani)
The Midwest's largest free outdoor literary event.
Book signing from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Twilight Tales tent.
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February 3 - 5, 2006
LOVE IS MURDER
Mystery and Suspense Conference
Wyndham O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois
An annual conference for authors, editors, agents, publishers, academics and fans. This year's special guests included Barry Eisler ("Killing Rain"), William Kent Krueger ("Blood Hollow"), Kevin Guilfoile ("Cast of Shadows") and David Morrell (creator of Rambo). I spoke on several panels, including "Time Management for Writers," "How It All Began/Writer's Stories," "Writing Violence," "It's All About Appearances," and "Prep Talk For The As-Yet Unpublished."
At the Saturday night banquet with Judith Guest, author of "Ordinary People." (photo by Michael Allen Dymmoch)
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Saturday, January 21, 2006
PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library - 700 N. North Court
Palatine, Illinois
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Mystery Authors Visit - Discussion, Book Sale & Signing
Joining authors Barb D'Amato and Joe Konrath to meet with mystery fans. Open to the public.
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Bookseller Terri Smith has sold hundreds of my books!
Saturday, December 17, 2005
WALDENBOOKS
Stratford Square Mall
152 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, Illinois
11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A book signing on the Saturday before Christmas. Customers who bought both VENGEANCE and ABDUCTED had their names entered into a raffle for a $10 gift card, courtesy of the bookstore.
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Saturday, November 19, 2005
WALDENBOOKS
Stratford Square Mall
152 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, Illinois
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Book signing
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Wednesday, October 26, 2005
BORDERS BOOKS REGIONAL MEETING
Crowne Plaza O'Hare
Rosemont, Illinois
I was a featured author at this event for 100 bookstore managers
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Tuesday, October 18, 2005
BARNES AND NOBLE
Deer Park, Illinois
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Book signing
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Sunday, October 9, 2005
BARNES AND NOBLE
Westfield/Old Orchard Mall, Skokie, Illinois
3 p.m.
I participated in a mystery panel/group signing with local greats Barbara D'Amato ("Death of a Thousand Cuts"); Jay Bonansinga ("Frozen"); J. A. Konrath ("Bloody Mary"); and Libby Fischer Hellmann ("A Shot to Die For")
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September 10, 2005
MIDWEST LITERARY FESTIVAL
Aurora, Illinois
A celebration of all things literary featuring a large roster of authors including Jodi Picoult, Elizabeth Berg, Stephen J. Cannell, and Peter Straub.
My schedule for Saturday:
2:00 p.m. - Live reading from "Vengeance"
2:30 p.m. - Speaking on an author panel: "Doing What It Takes To Sell Your Books" with Robert W. Walker, D.C. Brod, and Robert Dunn
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Book signing for "Vengeance" and "Abducted"
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September 1 - 4, 2005
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
The largest mystery convention in the world. Guests of honor included Dennis Lehane and Harlan Coben.
The Bouchercon Auction auctioned off the handwritten first draft of a chapter from my novel Vengeance with proceeds going to the Chicago charity Centro Romero.
Appearances:
Friday, September 2 - Book Signing (11:30 a.m. to noon)
Friday, September 2 - International Thriller Writers booth (noon to 1:00 p.m.)
Saturday, September 3 - Mystery Writers of America booth (1:00 to 2:00 p.m.)
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Saturday, June 25, 2005
AUTHOR FEST
Schaumburg Township District Library
130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Illinois
10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A gathering of Midwest authors speaking on panels, doing readings, meeting fans, signing books. I spoke on a panel entitled "Creating complex characters."
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Saturday, June 18, 2005
WALDENBOOKS
Chicago Ridge Mall, Ridgeland & 95th Street
Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Book signing
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Sunday, June 12, 2005
PRINTERS ROW BOOK FAIR
Chicago, Illinois
Signing "Vengeance" and "Abducted" from 10 a.m. to noon at the Twilight Tales booth.
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Saturday, May 21, 2005
811 Elm Street
Winnetka, Illinois
3:30 p.m.
Book signing and talk
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Saturday, May 7, 2005
WALDENBOOKS
Stratford Square Mall
152 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, Illinois
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Book signing
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April 7 - 10, 2005
WORLD HORROR CONVENTION
Park Central Hotel
New York City
A huge annual gathering of writers, artists, editors, publishers and filmmakers who specialize in the "dark and horrific." Harlan Ellison was a Guest of Honor this year. I met a lot of great authors, participated in a mass signing, pitched to film companies, attended panels and readings, visited the offices of Dorchester Publishing, met with a literary agent, and explored various parties, including the Leisure Books bash.
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Saturday, March 5, 2005
WALDENBOOKS
Stratford Square Mall
152 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, Illinois
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Book signing
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February 4 - 6, 2005
LOVE IS MURDER
Mystery and Suspense Conference
Chicago, Illinois
An annual conference for authors, editors, agents, publishers, academics and fans. Anne Perry was this year's keynote speaker. I was on a couple of panels, including "The Second Book: How to Avoid the Sophomore Slump." (photo by Ann Chernow)
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Saturday, December 4, 2004
BARNES AND NOBLE
2621 Plainfield Road
Joliet, Illinois
Noon to 4 p.m.
A group signing with a great line-up of other Chicago-area mystery/thriller authors: Libby Hellmann ("An Image of Death"); Joe Konrath ("Whiskey Sour"); E.G. Schrader ("For the Defendant"); and Rob Walker ("Grave Instinct")
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Sunday, November 28, 2004
WALDENBOOKS
Chicago Ridge Mall, Ridgeland & 95th Street
Chicago Ridge, Illinois
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
A return to Chicago Ridge!
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Saturday, November 20, 2004
WALDENBOOKS
Chicago Ridge Mall, Ridgeland & 95th Street
Chicago Ridge, Illinois
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Book signing
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Saturday, November 13, 2004
WALDENBOOKS
Fox Valley Mall,
2272 Fox Valley Center
Aurora, Illinois
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Book signing
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September 13, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
TWILIGHT TALES
Live Reading Series
Red Lion Pub
2446 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
A live reading of excerpts from my books, including a preview of "Vengeance"
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August 12, 2004, 6-9 p.m.
PROJECT GREENLIGHT party
hosted by REELCHICAGO
The Moonshine Café
1824 W. Division, Chicago
A gathering to recognize the
seven Chicago-area filmmakers -- including myself and John Zoppi -- who scored high in the 17,000-entry Project Greenlight competition in 2004.
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May 22, 2004, 4:30 p.m.
SCOTLAND YARD BOOK STORE
556 Green Bay Road
Winnetka, Illinois
A book signing for "Abducted" and "Killing the Boss."
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April 20, 2004, 9:35 a.m. (eastern time)
WLGC RADIO INTERVIEW
with Mark Justice
Kentucky/West Virginia
A radio interview discussing the eerie similarities between my book "Abducted" and a real-life missing persons case in Philadelphia where a mother chanced upon her kidnapped daughter several years after the girl had been declared dead. The story broke on CNN the day that Abducted was released!
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March 12, 2004
POISONED PEN BOOK STORE
Scottsdale, Arizona
A "drop-by" signing after I climbed Mount Camelback with some friends. I was sweaty and gross.
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September 22, 2001
SCOTLAND YARD BOOK STORE
556 Green Bay Road
Winnetka, Illinois
The first book signing!
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