Left Coast Crime 2025
Left Coast Crime is an annual mystery convention sponsored by mystery fans, both readers and authors, first held in San Francisco in 1991.

Left Coast Crime is an annual mystery convention sponsored by mystery fans, both readers and authors, first held in San Francisco in 1991.
Welcome to ThrillerFest XX, our twentieth anniversary event, which will take place June 17 to June 21, 2025 at the New York Hilton Midtown, with a bonus event on Monday, June 16: FBI and ATF Day.
Seasoned IP lawyer Dewayne Goetzel moderates and dives deep into the art of crafting suspense in the “Bait, Switch or Distraction?” panel at ThrillerFest XX on June 19 in NYC.
Pitch your thriller or mystery manuscript to Terrie Wolf of AKA Literary Management at ThrillerFest’s PitchFest on June 19 in NYC.
Why do people kill? Join J. Luke Bennecke and colleagues for a masterclass on crafting killer motives in “Jealousy, Greed or Revenge? – Motivations for Murder.”
Matt Cook digs deep into the dark side of thriller writing on the “Hunt, Dig or Sniff?” panel at ThrillerFest XX.
Don’t miss Brian Tracey and fellow authors as they unpack the real-world publishing journey—from planned routes to unexpected turns—in “Linear, Rollercoaster or Zig-Zag.
Author Rick Pullen joins a high-level publishing panel to explore the evolving routes authors take to get published—traditional, hybrid, or DIY.
Successful road trips require more than a full tank of gas and your favorite playlist. So does writing a successful manuscript. Learn how to map your writing in this month's member presentation.
Remaining Time: Critiques, if interested, bring 8-10 copies of your work in progress (up to 5 pages or 1500 words) to share.
Killer Nashville features 140+ panels & workshops, nine breakout sessions for intense smaller group interaction, an authors' bar (free for hotel guests), a moonshine and wine tasting, agent/editor roundtable pitch sessions, a mock crime scene designed by special agents and other law enforcement.
Meet cozy mystery authors J.B. Abbott writtent by Brian Tracey and Jeff Ayers at Bouchercon’s Cozies and Cocktails! Join us for books, banter, and a special look at Tracey’s newest novel, Picking Up the Pieces. Giveaways, good company, and great mysteries await!
Join Brian Tracey, Jeff Ayers, and other powerhouse duos for a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and hurdles of writing with a partner. Whether you’re curious about collaboration or knee-deep in co-author chaos, this panel is your blueprint for writing harmony.