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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T194500Z
DTEND:20261021T203000Z
SUMMARY:Audio Books as a Cottage Industry: Pros and Cons of Recording Your Own Books
DESCRIPTION:Once\, the author and the audio book narrator were never the same person. Times change. Is self-recording worth it?
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LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T194500Z
DTEND:20261021T203000Z
SUMMARY:Bouchercon 101
DESCRIPTION:Suggestions for getting the most out of Bouchercon and having the stamina to keep going
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T194500Z
DTEND:20261021T203000Z
SUMMARY:In A Previous Life: Careers that Morphed into Fiction
DESCRIPTION:A career provides much material for writing books. Sometimes\, the transition from doer to writer doesn’t go as expected.
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LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T194500Z
DTEND:20261021T203000Z
SUMMARY:Mysteries Set at Special Occasions
DESCRIPTION:Holidays\; group events like weddings\, graduations\, and reunions\; and moving to a new town are ideal times to set mysteries.
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LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T194500Z
DTEND:20261021T210000Z
SUMMARY:North of the Border Investigations: What happens When Things Go South
DESCRIPTION:Homicide investigation principles get more complicated when more than one law enforcement jurisdiction is involved. Or isn't but should be.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T194500Z
DTEND:20261021T203000Z
SUMMARY:Welcome to Canada: Five Canadian Writers Debate\, politely of course.
DESCRIPTION:Canadian writers from Vancouver\, Calgary\, Ottawa\, and Newfoundland/Labrador debate which part of Canada is the best location for crime novels.
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LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T210000Z
DTEND:20261021T214500Z
SUMMARY:Best 2025 Humor Mysteries/Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:What’s the funniest book you read last year? The panelists will have suggestions for books you may have missed.
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LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T210000Z
DTEND:20261021T214500Z
SUMMARY:Delayed Redemption
DESCRIPTION:The more dark secrets characters have\, and the longer they have kept silent\, the better the reveal when it comes.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T210000Z
DTEND:20261021T214500Z
SUMMARY:Double Timelines and Unusual Narratives
DESCRIPTION:Double timelines\, multiple points of view\, and unusual narrative structures have become ways to show\, not tell.
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LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T210000Z
DTEND:20261021T214500Z
SUMMARY:Field of Dreams
DESCRIPTION:What are productive ways to fill the time between signing a book contract and the book’s release date?
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LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T210000Z
DTEND:20261021T214500Z
SUMMARY:Fire Behavior and Arson Investigations for Writers
DESCRIPTION:Arson investigators build a case out of ashes. This is especially difficult when fires happen in remote locations.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T210000Z
DTEND:20261021T214500Z
SUMMARY:Misdirections and Red Herrings that Don’t Cheat
DESCRIPTION:Like magicians\, writers misdirect a reader’s attention. Magicians never tell how tricks are done\, but writers do.
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LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T221500Z
DTEND:20261021T230000Z
SUMMARY:Crime Writing Around the World\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Four authors\, stories set in four (or more) countries give a glimpse into crime writing around the world.
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LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T221500Z
DTEND:20261021T230000Z
SUMMARY:Hands\, Hearts\, and Help: Fellow Travelers on the Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Writers helping writers happens all the time. Who are people who were there when you needed someone?
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LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T221500Z
DTEND:20261021T230000Z
SUMMARY:Make the Most of a Wilderness Setting
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness settings change the rules. Communication\, weather\, remote locations all contribute to increased stakes and a different type of story.
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LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T221500Z
DTEND:20261021T230000Z
SUMMARY:Walking on the Gritty Side
DESCRIPTION:Complex and resilient characters surviving tough times
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LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T221500Z
DTEND:20261021T230000Z
SUMMARY:What Happens When a Writer Changes Genres?
DESCRIPTION:Changing genres: the enjoyment\, the hassles\, and the unexpected surprises
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/418a75b011d9b06df84190e07f81baa1
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261021T221500Z
DTEND:20261021T230000Z
SUMMARY:Women Holding It Together
DESCRIPTION:When the world is coming apart\, what’s your go-to glue? Food? Family? Friends? Music? Relations?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T003000Z
DTEND:20261022T020000Z
SUMMARY:Cozies & Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Grab a cocktail and mingle with some of today's most popular cozy authors. Enjoy readings\, book give aways\, and free swag. This fun event is open to all attendees. Whether you're a die-hard cozy fan or just curious\, we'd love to see you there! Hosted by Ellen Byron and Raquel V Reyes. Cash bar.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/e6ea9637946003f0c38335febe38e7ed
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T130000Z
DTEND:20261022T150000Z
SUMMARY:Author Speed Dating
DESCRIPTION:This is a great way to meet authors and find out about their latest books. Authors circulate tables of readers to pitch their books. It's a fast-paced event with 40 authors\, short pitches\, and lots of fun. Limited seating.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/692a381b386c82d102f90f28185ae82b
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T150000Z
DTEND:20261022T154500Z
SUMMARY:Celebrating Strength in Mid-Grade and YA Stories
DESCRIPTION:Growing up is confusing. It helps having friends and allies\, who when they aren’t driving you crazy\, help you find yourself.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T150000Z
DTEND:20261022T154500Z
SUMMARY:Closed Communities: Looking in\, Looking Out
DESCRIPTION:Views from inside a closed community differ widely from views on the outside looking in. How does position change story?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/9d0a385b97123bd5571d64b023380bdf
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T150000Z
DTEND:20261022T154500Z
SUMMARY:Digging Deep
DESCRIPTION:Characters that build strength and tenacity in spite of - or because of - life's challenges.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/b2a135a8b94568b3e6d0062bef51c7a2
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T150000Z
DTEND:20261022T154500Z
SUMMARY:Introducing the Steele Curry Collection
DESCRIPTION:A discussion of the collection of more than 8\,000 mystery\, espionage and thrillers donated to the University of Calgary by Steele Curry\, longtime Bouchercon supporter and 2026 Fan Guest of Honour
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/606dd058f73e9a737d83be75a33c705b
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T150000Z
DTEND:20261022T154500Z
SUMMARY:Rural versus Urban
DESCRIPTION:Cities bustle\; small towns relax. Except it’s more complicated. The real trick is intimately knowing place vibes.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T150000Z
DTEND:20261022T154500Z
SUMMARY:The Spark that Lights the Fire
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate that ah-ha moment when historical research solves character or plot problems that seemed unsolvable.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T154500Z
DTEND:20261022T161500Z
SUMMARY:Book Signing: Mark Greaney
DESCRIPTION:Meet Mark Greaney!
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod A\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T161500Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:Bouchercon 101
DESCRIPTION:Suggestions for getting the most out of Bouchercon and having the stamina to keep going
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T161500Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:Bouchercon Anthology #1
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet some of the authors featured in the Anthology
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T161500Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:Crafting Domestic Violence Characters
DESCRIPTION:(Trigger warning) Intimate partner violence is a dark place. How do writers and readers approach these stories while protecting themselves?
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LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T161500Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:Start as You Mean to Go On
DESCRIPTION:New to writing? Stuck? All writing careers contain turning points where tweaking current practices can reap benefits.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T161500Z
DTEND:20261022T171500Z
SUMMARY:The Hidden Load-Bearing Principles of a Murder Mystery Plot
DESCRIPTION:A mystery story is really two stories: what actually happened and what appeared to happen\, plus clues and red herrings
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LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/ca427f14f10cf7d1e7cacd69190e4838
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T161500Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:Writing Cold: Northern Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Explore the uniqueness of living and writing in cold climates. Something about winter gives stories a different feel.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/8fd234fc3ab50e817d21e17e22e36425
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T181500Z
SUMMARY:Cozies\, the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Many of today's cozies have nary a tea cup nor a summer fete in sight. Writers bring cozies into this century.
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LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T181500Z
SUMMARY:Dying with Laughter
DESCRIPTION:Murder is not funny. Except\, some times it is. What kinds of humour are appropriate in deadly situations?
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LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/14f9a733f116cd278eaaa03dd2952316
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T181500Z
SUMMARY:In Pursuit of Phantoms
DESCRIPTION:A dead relative. A beaten partner. Missing women. When stakes are high and phantoms elusive\, detectives won't stop. They can't.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/55d19061eb076b070bf9fd2ae6838011
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T181500Z
SUMMARY:Notes From the Checkout/Sales Desk
DESCRIPTION:What booksellers and librarians wish readers and writers knew about supply chains\, hand-selling\, book signings\, and shelf space.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T181500Z
SUMMARY:The Past is not the Present
DESCRIPTION:Balancing historical reality and modern agency
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T181500Z
SUMMARY:Young Sprouts and Mature Trees: Writing Dialogue for Younger and Older Characters
DESCRIPTION:Books are no longer uni-generational\, and a 12 year old doesn’t talk like an 80 year old. Writing intergenerational dialogue.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/cfd9f65fe774d3a16000441b282c15c1
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T194500Z
DTEND:20261022T203000Z
SUMMARY:Anthony Nominees Anthology and Short Stories
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear Nominees for Anthologies and Short Stories
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LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/afe5dca8b97af3be032c2ad619335b26
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T194500Z
DTEND:20261022T203000Z
SUMMARY:Bones and Flesh
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond thriller readers’ elemental expectations
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T194500Z
DTEND:20261022T203000Z
SUMMARY:Joys and Pitfallsof Collecting Crime Fiction and Non-Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Book collecting is not for the faint of heart. There's the search\, the 'holy grail' book\, but also the expense.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T194500Z
DTEND:20261022T203000Z
SUMMARY:Locked Rooms\, and Cyphers\, and Maps\, Oh My
DESCRIPTION:Puzzles mysteries are more fun when authors reveal just enough to test the readers powers of deduction and problem solving.
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LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/5a77efc4e3f76833381e6537f6454d73
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T194500Z
DTEND:20261022T203000Z
SUMMARY:Rising Out of the Slush Pile
DESCRIPTION:What agents look for in potential new clients.
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LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/6f67a0976fa305c7fc8afe9aead81685
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T194500Z
DTEND:20261022T203000Z
SUMMARY:Spotlight Interview: Kevin Sands
DESCRIPTION:Join David A Poulsen in conversation with 2026 Kids' Guest of Honour Kevin Sands
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/e1d19c1cd0e8abbe7c4eb607b824ba63
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T210000Z
DTEND:20261022T214500Z
SUMMARY:Anthony Nominees Non-Fiction and YA
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear nominees in these categories
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/3a3b11f84ccdde6fdf18176ed8713529
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T210000Z
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SUMMARY:Best in Show
DESCRIPTION:How animal characters enhance story telling\, and may be surrogate support animals for the readers.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/c6402f62302b243559b061510d434a07
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T210000Z
DTEND:20261022T214500Z
SUMMARY:Commercial Success Without Social Media: Is that Even Possible?
DESCRIPTION:What would a marketing campaign look like without social media\, and what are the chances it could be successful?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/a072a562f487f03dec35d6c1a3523596
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T210000Z
DTEND:20261022T214500Z
SUMMARY:Editors as Co-Conspirators: The Accomplices You didn't Know You Needed
DESCRIPTION:From hidden clues to shocking reveals\, explore the author-editor partnership and the invisible decisions that shape crime fiction
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/a96cdaf2854bb098d452d30a7c2f16ca
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T210000Z
DTEND:20261022T214500Z
SUMMARY:Relatable Villians
DESCRIPTION:We know they are the baddies\, but there’s something about them that gets our attention\, and maybe even our sympathy.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f02b0bf8beb50b097170eaba74c15e1f
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/f02b0bf8beb50b097170eaba74c15e1f
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T210000Z
DTEND:20261022T214500Z
SUMMARY:The Past is Another Country: Balancing Research and Reader Engagement
DESCRIPTION:What is a good balance between historical accuracy and story telling?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2e0759980e291447a05aa45e0e0ef2b6
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/2e0759980e291447a05aa45e0e0ef2b6
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261022T221500Z
DTEND:20261022T230000Z
SUMMARY:Spotlight Interview: Mark Greaney
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Editors Calgary: Join Nick Petrie in conversation with 2026 American Guest of Honour Mark Greaney.\n\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/2fe42117a297a06c0986e757f07253b6
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T010000Z
DTEND:20261023T030000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:Join Toastmaster PJ Vernon and the Calgary Fiddlers as we give a boisterous welcome to our 2026 Guests of Honour and Special Guests. We will announce the recipients of the Barry\, Derringer\, and Shamus Awards\, and the David Thompson Award will be presented. Cash bar and light snacks. Sponsored by Berkley.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/c86173d2b8b06ec57c2f50e1c76d845d
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T023000Z
DTEND:20261023T033000Z
SUMMARY:Anthology Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of the Bouchercon 2026 anthology The Lines We Cross published by Level Best Books. Purchase your copy and get your book signed by all the authors!
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ad2b9446ba1bed5193c78b1693faaedc
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/ad2b9446ba1bed5193c78b1693faaedc
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T130000Z
DTEND:20261023T150000Z
SUMMARY:Debut Author Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:One-minute introductions to 30 newly published writers. Enjoy breakfast with one of them\, then hear from each of the authors as they are introduced by a special guest. This event is a fan favourite\, so you'll want to line up early! Free breakfast for the first 250 attendees. Sponsored by Louise Penny.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/1975ea95d8db9609212488cb6c77ded6
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T150000Z
DTEND:20261023T154500Z
SUMMARY:Bold Heroines who Make Bad Decisions\, but We Love Them
DESCRIPTION:Do they give us hope or drive us crazy? Does their outlandish behaviour set a good example for girls?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/b82dd51d9066ad9c5616fb97eaab09e0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T150000Z
DTEND:20261023T154500Z
SUMMARY:Bouchercon 101
DESCRIPTION:Suggestions for getting the most out of Bouchercon and having the stamina to keep going
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/1ed64a3a88557c5438b2bed28d570799
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T150000Z
DTEND:20261023T154500Z
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Heist Caper\, Successful or Not
DESCRIPTION:From million dollar museum robberies to grandparent phone scams\, the world is ripe for heists. Not all of them succeed.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/1f07e9ac3ce9967c7847c4598b5ff5e2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T150000Z
DTEND:20261023T154500Z
SUMMARY:Debut Publishing
DESCRIPTION:The first publication is a hard slog. It’s also a time for celebration.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:17ed796f39305d13c03e7a74b36ce476
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/17ed796f39305d13c03e7a74b36ce476
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T150000Z
DTEND:20261023T154500Z
SUMMARY:Submitting to Anthologies and Short Story Publishers
DESCRIPTION:There have been several significant changes in the short story market. What’s the best way to submit in this changing environment?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1fd54917f334ebd2558c49d13a737fb9
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/1fd54917f334ebd2558c49d13a737fb9
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T150000Z
DTEND:20261023T154500Z
SUMMARY:The Dawn of Modern Forensics
DESCRIPTION:How forensics developed in North America 1910 to 1940
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e6a1f8423d5726cb0295fb4ad8eadbfc
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/e6a1f8423d5726cb0295fb4ad8eadbfc
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T154500Z
DTEND:20261023T161500Z
SUMMARY:Book Signing: Kathy Reichs
DESCRIPTION:Meet Kathy Reichs!
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod A\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4bf125cbe240b8e46b4e0453f9906e5a
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/4bf125cbe240b8e46b4e0453f9906e5a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T161500Z
DTEND:20261023T170000Z
SUMMARY:Anthony Nominees Paperbacks\, E-Books\, Audiobook Originals
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear the Nominees in these categories
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:901b86817da41817f899cfedeafd6d5e
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/901b86817da41817f899cfedeafd6d5e
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T161500Z
DTEND:20261023T170000Z
SUMMARY:As Real as it Gets: What’s Harder to Write\, Fiction or True Crime?
DESCRIPTION:True crime: drama\, suspense\, heartbreak. Flip side: grieving\, angry families and story lines that refuse to conform to deadlines.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/a0f30f2bdbd2b68f3f868cc30ab4fa2c
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T161500Z
DTEND:20261023T170000Z
SUMMARY:Dark\, Scary Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:Books to read with the lights on . . . or not. Where is the heart of darkness? What makes books too scary?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7be5c28d77a5254f5394427c6d8dffa4
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/7be5c28d77a5254f5394427c6d8dffa4
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T161500Z
DTEND:20261023T170000Z
SUMMARY:Deadly Canada
DESCRIPTION:Polite Canadians? Peace\, order and good government? Think again. In a writer’s imagination no place in Canada is safe.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cf0ca8bb2ac1efd32a3e88ccfaba7b51
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/cf0ca8bb2ac1efd32a3e88ccfaba7b51
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T161500Z
DTEND:20261023T170000Z
SUMMARY:Hop\, Bounce\, Flip\, Pounce\, Lunge\, Trip\, Ricochet\, Duck
DESCRIPTION:How to make a living even if you're not a genius
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b22cf8bbbd4da7553d52fc99d1129df8
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/b22cf8bbbd4da7553d52fc99d1129df8
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T161500Z
DTEND:20261023T170000Z
SUMMARY:Nuts and Bolts of Archival Research
DESCRIPTION:Finding and accessing archival material: so many archives are in far away places. A Google search isn’t enough research. What to do?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/10959169803c5c8870b076aadf45dcee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T173000Z
DTEND:20261023T181500Z
SUMMARY:Anthony Nominees Best Hard Cover and Best First Novel
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear the Nominees in this categories
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7aee4265046a4b26bda52e974acc83b9
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/7aee4265046a4b26bda52e974acc83b9
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T173000Z
DTEND:20261023T181500Z
SUMMARY:Changing Face of Short Fiction
DESCRIPTION:From 100 word mini-stories to shared worlds to filler stories that enhance series\, short stories are all over the place.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/2c848465c362ae8e9d4c54f9cee6a9e6
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T173000Z
DTEND:20261023T181500Z
SUMMARY:Crime Writing Economics: Royalties\, Advances\, and the Big Break Myth
DESCRIPTION:What are hidden and not so hidden costs of publishing a book? What part does the author play?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:87b0f657dc335e315ee25cb1afb82762
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/87b0f657dc335e315ee25cb1afb82762
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T173000Z
DTEND:20261023T181500Z
SUMMARY:Crime Writing with a Social Conscience
DESCRIPTION:Tough times produce tough stories. That doesn’t mean stories which are hard to read don’t keep us enthralled.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7069f947bff8012f7750ed00289f3fc9
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/7069f947bff8012f7750ed00289f3fc9
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T173000Z
DTEND:20261023T181500Z
SUMMARY:International Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Crooked Lane Books: Why do we need thrillers when we have the news? Because fictionalized situations help us understand different points of view.\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b5b8d0ef956a9c8231e32587381f9cc2
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/b5b8d0ef956a9c8231e32587381f9cc2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T173000Z
DTEND:20261023T181500Z
SUMMARY:Spotlight Interview: P.J. Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Marrs in conversation with 2026 Toastmaster Guest of Honour P.J. Vernon
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:496cecf69b68ab10339f6bd1f58e2e2e
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/496cecf69b68ab10339f6bd1f58e2e2e
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T194500Z
DTEND:20261023T203000Z
SUMMARY:Crime Around The World\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:A second chance to visit crime fiction around the world. Four more authors\, more countries\, more stories.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f3b2e9330716e5b77eb4d027476df777
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/f3b2e9330716e5b77eb4d027476df777
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T194500Z
DTEND:20261023T203000Z
SUMMARY:I Have Your Back: Camaraderie and Character Development
DESCRIPTION:What can be taken from military and military adjacent experiences and transformed into realistic\, well-rounded characters?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:16b3465291c5c3c47821f2be17bed0ab
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/16b3465291c5c3c47821f2be17bed0ab
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T194500Z
DTEND:20261023T203000Z
SUMMARY:It Can’t Be Just Money: What Motivates Private Investigators?
DESCRIPTION:Is being a PI just another way to earn a living? Hardly ever.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:014cbb41377ec81206d27425e744bcdf
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/014cbb41377ec81206d27425e744bcdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T194500Z
DTEND:20261023T203000Z
SUMMARY:Location\, Location\, Location
DESCRIPTION:What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing a place you know well versus a place you don’t?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:108a826ac5904b5be1c468f5250d7ed1
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/108a826ac5904b5be1c468f5250d7ed1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T194500Z
DTEND:20261023T203000Z
SUMMARY:Spotlight Interview: Abir Mukherjee
DESCRIPTION:Join Cathy Ace in conversation with 2026 International Guest of Honour Abir Mukherjee
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:381fdc35e3d62fc03c84c5e50e11f59c
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/381fdc35e3d62fc03c84c5e50e11f59c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T210000Z
DTEND:20261023T214500Z
SUMMARY:Atmospheric Antagonist: How Setting has Moved from Background to Character
DESCRIPTION:Is developing a place-character different from developing a person-character? What can a place do that a person can’t?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d1ef0575d2515448bc31466ff9400b7b
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/d1ef0575d2515448bc31466ff9400b7b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T210000Z
DTEND:20261023T214500Z
SUMMARY:Bouchercon Anthology #2
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet some of the authors featured in the Anthology
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c8345ccbed18e2cf1f609da65f3852e1
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T210000Z
DTEND:20261023T214500Z
SUMMARY:Co-writing Journey: Join Jeff Ayers in a conversation about co-writing with Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung
DESCRIPTION:A discussion with Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T210000Z
DTEND:20261023T214500Z
SUMMARY:Keeping Young Readers
DESCRIPTION:True or false: despite the nay-sayers\, children are reading more than ever\, but not in the formats we might think?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/0204e70aa9a64597058edcaad5d40d3e
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T210000Z
DTEND:20261023T214500Z
SUMMARY:Podcast Predictions
DESCRIPTION:Have podcasts peaked or are they stronger than ever? How does a new podcaster find their audience?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/f926d77f47360f0f10bf6459029dc946
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T210000Z
DTEND:20261023T214500Z
SUMMARY:Rave Reviews: Reviews and Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the next\, best book. Lots of recommendations from people who read lots of books.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/8f160c693a02933b3fdffba1057ea0ec
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261023T221500Z
DTEND:20261023T230000Z
SUMMARY:Spotlight Interview: Kathy Reichs
DESCRIPTION:Join Hart Hanson in conversation with 2026 Cross-Border Guest of Honour Kathy Reichs
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/ced9cea98362c11e22ad06c35a933426
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T010000Z
DTEND:20261024T023000Z
SUMMARY:Author Fair
DESCRIPTION:This is a great place to discover your new favourite author! Meet dozens of indie and self-published authors and buy their books and/or get free swag. Cash bar and light snacks. Sponsored by William Kent Krueger.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/14500271bdf09dcc00e4a55155c2c136
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T030000Z
DTEND:20261024T040000Z
SUMMARY:Underrepresented Authors Reception
DESCRIPTION:Author Bingo returns! Join us for this popular format\, a fun and dynamic way to socialize and mingle with your favourite crime writers. Free food\, cash bar\, and door prizes provide the lively backdrop for the social event of the weekend. All convention-goers are warmly welcomed to attend! Hosted by the Crime Writers of Color and Sponsored by SinC international.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod Lobby\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:62d6fac8de7f2bb1a03efcce25d06577
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/62d6fac8de7f2bb1a03efcce25d06577
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T150000Z
DTEND:20261025T034500Z
SUMMARY:Book Signing: Louise Penny
DESCRIPTION:Meet Louise Penny! Limit of 2 items for signing.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod Lobby\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:246548ad965f7bd21e5dbcb02d0b125b
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/246548ad965f7bd21e5dbcb02d0b125b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T150000Z
DTEND:20261024T154500Z
SUMMARY:Cognitive Dissonance of Noir in Non-traditional settings
DESCRIPTION:Noir isn’t limited to gritty big city streets\, but are there some places just too nice for noir?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/1c050b21985e59a63330cbc1ee35e205
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T150000Z
DTEND:20261024T154500Z
SUMMARY:Hosting a Bouchercon
DESCRIPTION:This convention could happen where you live. Getting there means a long-term commitment and is a lot of fun
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:45761df8f3af99ee11fde4218cbd1ec6
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/45761df8f3af99ee11fde4218cbd1ec6
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T150000Z
DTEND:20261024T154500Z
SUMMARY:How Far Outside Normal does Something Have to be to Be Paranormal?
DESCRIPTION:Ghostly wisps to full out vampire attack? Where are the borders of paranormal?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5fb7ccaa42d2bc815d952fb4e8c8e953
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/5fb7ccaa42d2bc815d952fb4e8c8e953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T150000Z
DTEND:20261024T154500Z
SUMMARY:What does Query Mean Today?
DESCRIPTION:Has every publisher gone digital? How do I find an editor or publisher who is taking new submissions?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ab5385294c345807996517a9d3f82cf2
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/ab5385294c345807996517a9d3f82cf2
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T150000Z
DTEND:20261024T154500Z
SUMMARY:What has Replaced the Cold War in Espionage Novels?
DESCRIPTION:How have digital devices\, drones\, eco disasters\, pandemics\, and shifting alliances altered spy craft?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:75d897374284af3a7f4d1065a1498ddc
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/75d897374284af3a7f4d1065a1498ddc
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T161500Z
DTEND:20261024T170000Z
SUMMARY:Deep in the Heart of Cozies
DESCRIPTION:What is it about traditional stories that still speak to the heart?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:67648ed9e4b8c23405559d1b3dbae0c6
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/67648ed9e4b8c23405559d1b3dbae0c6
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T161500Z
DTEND:20261024T170000Z
SUMMARY:Forensic Toxicology and Treatment of Poisoning
DESCRIPTION:What poisonings are commonly treated in emergency rooms? What is forensic toxicology?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b1ef7bad18e21b45e4d529734bae3292
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/b1ef7bad18e21b45e4d529734bae3292
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T161500Z
DTEND:20261024T170000Z
SUMMARY:Hollywood Confidential
DESCRIPTION:Hollywood has always had a darkness under the glitter. All too often that darkness surfaces.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b83f61deaaa6c04fc53218c694503ee7
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/b83f61deaaa6c04fc53218c694503ee7
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T161500Z
DTEND:20261024T170000Z
SUMMARY:Mysteries/Thrillers and …: Why Crime Fiction Plays Well With Other Genres
DESCRIPTION:When was the last time someone described their book as a straight mystery/thriller? Lots of hyphenated cross-genres out there.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:49e8d10d15c6dd1719b0d845d2e3bcf3
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/49e8d10d15c6dd1719b0d845d2e3bcf3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T161500Z
DTEND:20261024T170000Z
SUMMARY:Spotlight Interview: Jennifer Hillier
DESCRIPTION:Join Alex Finlay in conversation with 2026 Canadian Guest of Honour Jennifer Hillier
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7e97d19e447a8897e12d0c24b2a0000a
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/7e97d19e447a8897e12d0c24b2a0000a
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T161500Z
DTEND:20261024T170000Z
SUMMARY:The Fast Pace of Thrillers
DESCRIPTION:What sets the clock ticking and propels your readers into the story?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:75cb0d3957736fb4c1642e9d04f510f3
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/75cb0d3957736fb4c1642e9d04f510f3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T173000Z
DTEND:20261024T190000Z
SUMMARY:General Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are registered for the convention\, then you're a member! You are invited to attend. Vote on future Bouchercon locations and items of business. This is your chance to have a say in the future of Bouchercon.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ada5d279cefb2e03663705d6507187f3
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/ada5d279cefb2e03663705d6507187f3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T190000Z
DTEND:20261024T220000Z
SUMMARY:Special Exhibit of the Steele Curry Mystery\, Espionage\, and Thriller Collection
DESCRIPTION:A curated selection of author Steele Curry's collection of some 8\,000 first edition books\, mystery-related publications and 'archives' that he donated to the University of Calgary. The collection is held in the university's special book collections department for students\, researchers\, budding authors and film writers to access. Sponsored by the University of Calgary.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Lobby\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f8e8e0710cc10fb5ebb7e2b329868215
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/f8e8e0710cc10fb5ebb7e2b329868215
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T193000Z
DTEND:20261024T201500Z
SUMMARY:From Mean Streets to Dark Web Alleys
DESCRIPTION:Have real-life and fictional PIs moved from the mean streets to the dark web alleys?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:df6468a08e528c7ff445e19c9fab42ed
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/df6468a08e528c7ff445e19c9fab42ed
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T193000Z
DTEND:20261024T201500Z
SUMMARY:Humor Across the Board
DESCRIPTION:Authors of very different books still find common ground in laughter.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/de47fc702205f6fe0aad40add156d2d9
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T193000Z
DTEND:20261024T201500Z
SUMMARY:Spotlight Interview: Vicki Delany
DESCRIPTION:Join Cathy Ace in conversation with 2026 Cozy Guest of Honour Vicki Delany
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:324d8a87082b3759cedfea0716601cc0
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/324d8a87082b3759cedfea0716601cc0
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T193000Z
DTEND:20261024T201500Z
SUMMARY:Sustaining a Detective Character Across a Series
DESCRIPTION:How long can one human being keep going? How are they a different person at the close of their careers?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:374b2ac4f8c3943512d75df67e33db59
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/374b2ac4f8c3943512d75df67e33db59
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T193000Z
DTEND:20261024T201500Z
SUMMARY:The Beat Goes On
DESCRIPTION:Music in crime writing
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/6fe652877713cf6a8647e42206dbb531
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T193000Z
DTEND:20261024T201500Z
SUMMARY:Through the Speculative Lens
DESCRIPTION:Speculative twists and how they influence story lines and ambience.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:80e77a2836c53a4fabf2643eb18eef36
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/80e77a2836c53a4fabf2643eb18eef36
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T204500Z
DTEND:20261024T213000Z
SUMMARY:AI Possibilities and Pit Falls
DESCRIPTION:Where is AI these days? The good parts\; the not so good\; and the downright scary.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/2acbd6d48204f08069d2174e3b9031fd
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T204500Z
DTEND:20261024T213000Z
SUMMARY:Could We Please Stop for Just a Minute?
DESCRIPTION:How do thriller writers give readers an occasional break from non-stop action\, violence\, and tension?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:69fdf3e236f1b92101e8cd3c650d3a34
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/69fdf3e236f1b92101e8cd3c650d3a34
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T204500Z
DTEND:20261024T213000Z
SUMMARY:First Contact
DESCRIPTION:Want to jump from print to media like television\, movies\, plays\, or games? What starter kit do you need?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/e37e925c1a3cb124620332afd289003f
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T204500Z
DTEND:20261024T213000Z
SUMMARY:Psychology Meets Fiction: Writing Evil vs. Mental Health and Circumstances
DESCRIPTION:Now that health and social professionals know a lot more about mental health\, is there still a place for a truly evil character?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/cf6f581531231bb68e4ac2613d7a808c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T204500Z
DTEND:20261024T213000Z
SUMMARY:Selling books in a Challenging\, Chaotic Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Is there anything new on the bookselling horizon? What should be there?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:90a3487775cdd5406a89303118319e5f
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/90a3487775cdd5406a89303118319e5f
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T204500Z
DTEND:20261024T213000Z
SUMMARY:Tones and Moods: Haunted Houses\, Liminal Spaces\, and Gothic Ambiance
DESCRIPTION:Some places just feel different. Is it our imagination or could there be something else out there? Why is fear fun?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:960dc1ca5df075fe00b953cfa2339455
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/960dc1ca5df075fe00b953cfa2339455
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261024T220000Z
DTEND:20261024T230000Z
SUMMARY:Spotlight Interview: Louise Penny
DESCRIPTION:Join Rick Mofina in conversation with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Guest of Honour Louise Penny
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c3866a581cba5eed6a170a71e50ace25
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/c3866a581cba5eed6a170a71e50ace25
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261025T010000Z
DTEND:20261025T030000Z
SUMMARY:Saturday Showcase: Auction & Awards
DESCRIPTION:This highly anticipated event is hosted by PJ Vernon. It includes the Live Auction in support of Further Education Society of Alberta with auctioneer Cathy Ace\, immediately followed by the 40th Annual Anthony Awards Ceremony. It's the moment everyone has been waiting for\, especially the nominees and we will have some very special presenters in attendance to congratulate the winners. Cash bar and light snacks. Sponsored by The Family of Steele Curry.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6f8dd819eb8458a3a13f80a1f546af27
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/6f8dd819eb8458a3a13f80a1f546af27
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261025T030000Z
DTEND:20261025T043000Z
SUMMARY:Pub Night Trivia
DESCRIPTION:How good is your knowledge of mystery trivia? Join the Crime Writers of Canada and Sisters in Crime Canada West as they host a mystery trivia competition. Put on your thinking caps and sharpen your pencils - we have prizes for the winning teams. Cash bar and light snacks.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:780fba85940b44039654ca7315fa0525
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/780fba85940b44039654ca7315fa0525
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261025T150000Z
DTEND:20261025T154500Z
SUMMARY:Authentic and Rich Characterization
DESCRIPTION:Finding inspiration and perspective when creating your characters
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LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/693a9b026f3e665fc55243bb04c4807e
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261025T150000Z
DTEND:20261025T154500Z
SUMMARY:Best Side Kicks: the Ones Readers Remember Even if They Forget the Protagonist’s Name
DESCRIPTION:Forget the main character\, I’m here for the sidekick. What makes a memorable side kick?
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/3985323c3f73f26f012e279a3d606960
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DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261025T150000Z
DTEND:20261025T154500Z
SUMMARY:Different Genres; Different Headspaces
DESCRIPTION:Do writers need to be in different head spaces to write different genres? Tips for accomplishing this.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8083415e18e76a1408a7f118cb98a549
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/8083415e18e76a1408a7f118cb98a549
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261025T150000Z
DTEND:20261025T154500Z
SUMMARY:Hosting a Bouchercon
DESCRIPTION:This convention could happen where you live. Getting there means a long-term commitment and is a lot of fun
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
SEQUENCE:0
UID:98528f7c46b570d20c9803c4fc463a3a
URL:http://event526a908a3d4ae0e.sched.com/event/98528f7c46b570d20c9803c4fc463a3a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260912T181039Z
DTSTART:20261025T150000Z
DTEND:20261025T154500Z
SUMMARY:No Inspiration Left Unturned
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes writing inspiration comes from poetry\, art\, and Tarot Cards.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
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SUMMARY:Pay it Forward
DESCRIPTION:Helping one another is what crime writers and readers do. Book clubs\, critique groups\, festivals and conventions. Ready to volunteer?
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LOCATION:Macleod BC\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
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SUMMARY:Converting Real People\, Places and Events into Fiction
DESCRIPTION:What’s possible? What’s ethical? What’s legal? What’s wise?
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LOCATION:Macleod D\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
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SUMMARY:Long Distance Trucking
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a long road\, getting from there to here. What keeps writers and their fans going for decades?
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LOCATION:Glen 206\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
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SUMMARY:Out of this world
DESCRIPTION:Paranormal elements take a story to a whole new level\, but not all readers buy into the “other worlds” thing.
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LOCATION:Glen 203\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
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SUMMARY:White Collar Crimes: Commit a Crime from the Comfort of your Home.
DESCRIPTION:There’s lots of money to be made without resorting to bank robbery. Well\, bank robbery with a gun and balaclava.
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LOCATION:Glen 208\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
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SUMMARY:Writing and Reading for Joy
DESCRIPTION:Despite all the challenges\, storytelling is so satisfying\, some times even life-saving. Celebrate it.
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LOCATION:Glen 201\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
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SUMMARY:Closing Ceremonies with Guest of Honour Panel
DESCRIPTION:Hear from our Guests of Honour in this final panel moderated by David Poulsen. And learn about plans for Bouchercon 2027 as we pass the baton to Washington DC!
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LOCATION:Exhibit Hall\, 136 8th Avenue SE Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada T2G 0K6
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