Panelists 2019

Linda Thorne

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. He debut novel, Just Another Termination is the first in a series of mysteries that tell the story of Judy Kenagy, the first career human resources manager…

Allan Ansorge

Allan Ansorge Author of the Bay Harbour and Victor Very Mysteries. Both are base on strong characters who carry a load of humor through their stories. Each book has four to six primary characters with an ensemble of characters backing up the story line. Panel 1: Seriously, Writing Humor

Carmen Amato

Carmen Amato Using the counterdrug expertise gained during a 30 year career with the CIA, Carmen Amato is the author of the Detective Emilia Cruz series set in Acapulco. Pitting the iconic Mexican city’s first female police detective against cartels, corruption and machismo, the series recently won the Poison Cup award for Outstanding Series from…

Sue Hinkin

Sue Hinklin Raised in Chicago, Sue Hinkin is a former college administrator, TV news photographer, and NBC-TV art department manager. Her debut thriller, Deadly Focus, featuring Los Angeles TV news journalist Bea Jackson and photographer, Lucia Vega, is a 2018 International Book Award finalist. The second book in the series, Low Country Blood, set in…

Bradley Harper

Bradley Harper COL (ret) Dr. Bradley Harper is a retired US Army pathologist with over two-hundred autopsies to his credit, several forensic. He retired in 2012 after thirty-seven years of active duty, starting out as a Mechanized Infantry Platoon Leader, and finishing as a member of the personal staff of the US Army Surgeon General…

Rhonda Gilliland

Rhonda Gilliland Rhonda Gilliland is the editor of the COOKED TO DEATH series. She wrote, produced, and directed COME AND GET YOUR LOVE, a Native American mystery that won audience favorite at the Big Water Film Festival. Voted Best Home Cook of October 1998 by the St. Paul Pioneer Press. She is a member of…

Marianne H. Donley

Marianne H. Donley Marianne writes funny romances and quirky murder mysteries (with a bit of romance) fueled by her life as a mom and a teacher. She’s a member of the Bethlehem Writers Group, The Charmed Connection, RWA, and Music City Romance Writers. She makes her home in Middle Tennessee with her husband and son.…

Debra H. Goldstein

Debra H. Goldstein Judge Debra H. Goldstein is the author of One Taste Too Many, the first of Kensington’s new Sarah Blair cozy mystery series. She also wrote Should Have Played Poker and 2012 IPPY Award winning Maze in Blue. Her short stories, including Anthony and Agatha nominated “The Night They Burned Ms. Dixie’s Place,”…

Allan L. Mann

Allan L. Mann Allan L Mann writes crime fiction set in an area he knows well – the east coast of Scotland. A career professional pilot who loved reading crime fiction, he turned his hand at writing and released the first of the Angus Murders series of novels in 2016. This series includes the second…

Alexia Gordon

Alexia Gordon Virginia native, physician by day, crime writer by night, author of the Gethsemane Brown mysteries, from Henery Press:Murder in G Major (Lefty winner, Agatha nominee, Suspense Magazine Best Of)Death in D MinorKilling in C SharpFatality in F Follow me at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer/Twitter: @AlexiaGordonInstagram: DrLex1995Podcast: Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon, author.fm/alexia-gordon Panel 20: Curl Up…

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Judy Dailey

“Killer Nashville was a wonderful experience.  Because of Killer Nashville, I now have a contract with Five Star Publishing for my cozy, Animal, Vegetable, Murder. I couldn’t be happier.”  - Judy Dailey, Animal, Vegetable, Murder
2014-09-17T12:47:54-06:00
“Killer Nashville was a wonderful experience.  Because of Killer Nashville, I now have a contract with Five Star Publishing for my cozy, Animal, Vegetable, Murder. I couldn’t be happier.”  - Judy Dailey, Animal, Vegetable, Murder

Steven Cooper

"Killer Nashville provides authors wonderful opportunities to advance up the literary ladder.  I am flattered by the recognition and grateful to Killer Nashville for giving my work a forum." - Steven Cooper, Desert Remains
2014-09-17T12:50:21-06:00
"Killer Nashville provides authors wonderful opportunities to advance up the literary ladder.  I am flattered by the recognition and grateful to Killer Nashville for giving my work a forum." - Steven Cooper, Desert Remains

Ross Cavins

"Killer Nashville is one of the best writing conferences in the nation, and to be a finalist in its companion award competition is of the highest honor." - Ross Cavins, Barry Versus the Apocalypse
2014-09-17T12:53:03-06:00
"Killer Nashville is one of the best writing conferences in the nation, and to be a finalist in its companion award competition is of the highest honor." - Ross Cavins, Barry Versus the Apocalypse

Publisher’s Weekly

Publishers Weekly has named Killer Nashville and its founder Clay Stafford as playing "an essential role in defining which books become bestsellers" throughout "the nation's book culture." (PW 6/10/13)
2014-09-17T12:38:03-06:00
Publishers Weekly has named Killer Nashville and its founder Clay Stafford as playing "an essential role in defining which books become bestsellers" throughout "the nation's book culture." (PW 6/10/13)

Jessie Bishop Powell

"To me, writing success means recognition by a traditional press in the form of a contract to publish a physical book with real pages and an authentic cover.  Killer Nashville, Five Star Publishing, and Deni Dietz made all of those things possible for me." - Jessie Bishop Powell, The Marriage at the Rue Morgue
2014-09-17T12:39:40-06:00
"To me, writing success means recognition by a traditional press in the form of a contract to publish a physical book with real pages and an authentic cover.  Killer Nashville, Five Star Publishing, and Deni Dietz made all of those things possible for me." - Jessie Bishop Powell, The Marriage at the Rue Morgue

David Burnsworth

"Whether you are only thinking about writing, in the middle of eighty-thousand words, or feel you’re ready for publication, Killer Nashville is the event for you.” - David Burnsworth, Southern Heat
2014-09-17T12:40:56-06:00
"Whether you are only thinking about writing, in the middle of eighty-thousand words, or feel you’re ready for publication, Killer Nashville is the event for you.” - David Burnsworth, Southern Heat

Rosalyn Rikel

"I decided to pitch [my manuscript] at the Killer Nashville conference in 2011.  Deni Deitz from Five Star Publishing was the person who ‘caught my pitch,’ challenged me to let her see the full manuscript, and later decided to publish Millicent’s Tower.  Thanks to Deni and Five Star, I am now taking pleasure in sharing my book and my story — plus the excitement of writing another one!  Stay tuned!!!” - Rosalyn Rikel, Millicent’s Tower
2014-09-17T12:44:54-06:00
"I decided to pitch [my manuscript] at the Killer Nashville conference in 2011.  Deni Deitz from Five Star Publishing was the person who ‘caught my pitch,’ challenged me to let her see the full manuscript, and later decided to publish Millicent’s Tower.  Thanks to Deni and Five Star, I am now taking pleasure in sharing my book and my story — plus the excitement of writing another one!  Stay tuned!!!” - Rosalyn Rikel, Millicent’s Tower

Mark Troy

“Persistence pays off. So does the feedback from the Claymore judges, the agents and editors at Killer Nashville, and the contacts with the other writers.  I was delighted whenThe Law of the Splintered Paddle was named the second runner up and even more delighted when, after another revision, Five Star Mysteries offered to publish it."  - Mark Troy, The Splintered Paddle
2014-09-17T12:46:40-06:00
“Persistence pays off. So does the feedback from the Claymore judges, the agents and editors at Killer Nashville, and the contacts with the other writers.  I was delighted whenThe Law of the Splintered Paddle was named the second runner up and even more delighted when, after another revision, Five Star Mysteries offered to publish it."  - Mark Troy, The Splintered Paddle

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