Panelists 2018

  Phyllis Gobbell Phyllis Gobbell has three books in the Jordan Mayfair Mystery Series. The most recent, Treachery in Tuscany (Encircle, 2018), follows Secrets and Shamrocks (Five Star, 2016) and Pursuit in Provence (Five Star, 2015). She co-authored An Unfinished Canvas and A Season of Darkness, based on high-profile murders in Nashville. She wrote “Lost…

Katherine Prairie Katherine Prairie brings her own experience as an international geologist to the Alex Graham thriller series. Her debut novel THIRST was shortlisted for the 2017 Whistler Independent Book Awards, and she is an award-winning presenter. She is a current Crime Writers of Canada director, and the founding president of Sisters in Crime –…

Mike Pettit Mike Pettit has been writing professionally for ten years. He is an award-winning best-selling indie novelist. He is the author of thirty novels that includes two indie author self-help books, several Action Thriller series, three classic westerns, and numerous short stories. His Jack Marsh Key West Series has been optioned as a television…

Linda Thorne Linda Thorne began pursuing her true passion, writing, in 2005. Since then, she has published numerous short stories in the genres of mystery, thriller, and romance. Her debut novel, Just Another Termination, is the first in a planned series of mysteries that tell the story of Judy Kenagy, the first career human resources…

Steven Cooper Steven Cooper is a former investigative reporter. His work has earned him multiple Emmy Awards and nominations, as well as a national Edward R. Murrow award, and numerous honors from the Associated Press. He taught for five years in the English department at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.  Born and raised in…

Sandy Ward Bell Radio Announcer was Sandy Ward Bell’s first love, and soon the art of storytelling became her new passion. Her freshman novel, In Zoey’s Head, reflects her experience with the media and pop culture. Her second, Parked at the Mansfields’, highlights her appreciation for Jane Austen’s timeless story. Her third book, Bold, represents…

Allan Ansorge After a prolonged hiatus Allan is currently planning his return to Bay Habour and Victor Very series in the very near future. Will be new tales later this year. •Writing Humor

Linda Duncan Linda Petrilli is a trauma/triage nurse, Commissioned Officer, firefighter, fought structure and forest fires in the mountains of N.M. Certified as a TEMS, (Tactical EMS) for SWAT and law enforcement, trained as a pilot, flew rescue, DEA, KY. SP missions for the CAP. Proficient in martial arts, in the use of most weapons…

Shirley B Garrett Shirley B. Garrett, Psy.D is a retired psychologist, author, and professional speaker who resides in north Alabama. Dr. Garrett uses her 28 years of working in the mental health and substance abuse fields to enrich and add authenticity to her Southern-based novels. She’s a member of Sisters in Crime. Thunderchild Publishing released…

Charley Pearson Charley Pearson started in chemistry and biology, then moved on to bioengineering, so the Navy threw in some extra training and made him a nuclear engineer. This actually made sense when his major task turned out to be overseeing chemical and radiological environmental remediation at Navy facilities after the end of the Cold…