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SUMMARY:Cozies and Cocktails! Meet J.B. Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Pour a drink\, pull up a chair\, and join us for Cozies and Cocktails on Wednesday evening at Bouchercon! Cozy mystery authors J.B. Abbott\, aka Brian Tracey– represented by AKA Literary and Jeff Ayers—will be on hand for laughs\, lively conversation\, and a little mischief. Brian will be introducing his charming and twisty new cozy\, Picking Up the Pieces\, perfect for fans who like their mysteries clever\, heartfelt\, and just a bit wicked. Come for the cocktails\, stay for the clues—and don’t miss the exclusive giveaways!
URL:https://akalm.net/event/cozies-and-cocktails-meet-j-b-abbott/
LOCATION:Bouchercon\, 555 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,AKA J.B. Abbott,Author Brian Tracey,Author Signing,Writer's Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bouchercon 2025":MAILTO:bouchercon2025@bouchercon.com
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SUMMARY:Bouchercon 2025: Writing Partners in Crime - Challenges and Rewards with Brian Tracey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Writing Partners in Crime: Challenges and Rewards\,” a spirited Bouchercon 2025 panel exploring the art\, chaos\, and creativity of co-authorship. Moderated by publishing veteran Victoria Olsen\, this session brings together an all-star lineup: \n\n\nJeff Ayers and Brian Tracey\, the duo behind cozy mystery pen name J.B. Abbott \n\n\nValerie and Lynne Constantine\, the bestselling sisters who write as Liv Constantine (The Last Mrs. Parrish) \n\n\nJon Lindstrom\, actor and psychological thriller author known for blending sharp suspense with emotional depth \n\nJon is writing with Jeff now for Book 3 of the National Parks Thrillers series as A.J. Landau.\n\n\n\nTogether\, they’ll pull back the curtain on how collaboration shapes character\, plot\, and publishing success. Expect candid insights\, practical tips\, and a few hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the world of writing duos. \n\nDescription:  Twice the work or twice the fun? The challenges and rewards of writing with a partner. \n\n\n  \n\n\nVictoria Olsen – moderator \n\n\nJeff Ayers \n\n\nValerie Liv Constantine \n\n\nLynne Constantine \n\n\nJon Lindstrom \n\n\nBrian Tracey \n\nLocation: Room: Galerie 1-2 \n 
URL:https://akalm.net/event/bouchercon-2025-writing-partners-in-crime-challenges-and-rewards-with-brian-tracey/
LOCATION:Bouchercon\, 555 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,AKA J.B. Abbott,Author Brian Tracey,Writer's Events
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SUMMARY:Bouchercon 2025: Psychological Focus – Going Inside the Mind of a Killer
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows at Bouchercon 2025 with “Psychological Focus: Going Inside the Mind of a Killer\,” a gripping Friday morning panel moderated by author Brian Tracey. Featuring a powerhouse lineup—Lisa Jewell\, Joshua Moehling\, Linda Sands\, Diane Schaffer\, and Miranda Smith—this session delves deep into the dark corners of character psychology. Discover how today’s top crime writers craft believable villains\, explore twisted motivations\, and blur the lines between good and evil. It’s the panel that will change how you write (and read) a killer. \nWhy do killers kill? What drives their decisions\, and how do writers make it feel real? Join a lineup of darkly brilliant crime writers as they explore the twisted—but often disturbingly logical—motivations behind their most chilling villains. Learn how psychological depth transforms antagonists into unforgettable characters. \n🎤 \nPanel Participants\n\n\nModerator: Brian Tracey \nCo-author of the cozy mystery series under J.B. Abbott; here bringing a sharp lens to psychological suspense. \n\n\nLisa Jewell \nInternationally bestselling author of dark psychological thrillers like Then She Was Gone and None of This Is True. \n\n\nJoshua Moehling \nAuthor of the Deputy Ben Packard series\, known for layered characters and Midwestern noir vibes. \n\n\nLinda Sands \nAward-winning author of gritty thrillers and Southern-set crime fiction. \n\n\nDiane Schaffer \nUp-and-coming voice in psychological suspense\, blending chilling twists with emotional undercurrents. \n\n\nMiranda Smith \nAuthor of fast-paced domestic thrillers with morally complex protagonists and shocking endings.
URL:https://akalm.net/event/bouchercon-2025-psychological-focus-going-inside-the-mind-of-a-killer/
LOCATION:Bouchercon\, 555 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:AKA Authors,AKA J.B. Abbott,Author Brian Tracey,Writer's Events
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