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Killer Nashville Founder, Clay Stafford, Named PW Star Watch Honoree

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Nashville, TNAugust 1, 2019 Clay Stafford Named 2019 Star Watch Honoree NASHVILLE — Founder of Killer Nashville, Clay Stafford, has been announced as an honoree in the fifth annual Publishers Weekly Star Watch program. A total of 50 honorees from the U.S. and Canada were selected by a jury composed of editors and…

Killer Nashville Writers’ Conference Voted One of Nation’s Best

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Nashville, TNFebruary 1, 2019 Killer Nashville Writers’ ConferenceVoted One of Nation’s Best NASHVILLE — The Writer magazine, one of the nation’s oldest publications focusing on the craft of writing, recently asked readers from all over the U.S. to vote for the best writing conference in their respective states. Killer Nashville was voted the…

Johnson City, TN and Shaker Heights, OH Authors Win Writing Scholarship From Bestselling Author Lisa Jackson

The Killer Nashville Lisa Jackson Scholarship FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — “Writers’ voices need to be heard,” says Clay Stafford, founder of the annual Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference. “And we are delighted to continue to discover the literary voices of tomorrow. This grant—given to Killer Nashville by New York Times bestselling author Lisa…

Top 10 Finalists for 2016 Killer Nashville Claymore Awards Announced

THE KILLER NASHVILLE CLAYMORE AWARD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville, TN. July 26, 2016 Nashville, TN — “Nothing makes the Killer Nashville Claymore Award judges happier than discovering writing gems,” says Killer Nashville founder Clay Stafford. “And that’s what we found in this year’s Top 10 selections. These will be the writers you’ll want to discover…

2015 November 10 – 2015 Killer Nashville Award Winners Named

2015 KILLER NASHVILLE AWARD WINNERS NAMED (PDF / Printer-Friendly) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville, TN. November 10, 2015 NASHVILLE – Recipients of Killer Nashville’s Silver Falchion and Claymore Awards were recognized Saturday, October 31, during the Killer Nashville Awards Dinner at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The Silver Falchion Award honors the best books readily available to a…

2015 July 27 – 2015 Killer Nashville Attending Agents and Editors

2015 KILLER NASHVILLE ATTENDING AGENTS AND EDITORS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville, TN. July 27, 2015 NASHVILLE – Nine leaders of the publishing industry will share their expertise – and search for new clients – at the 2015 Killer Nashville Writers’ Conference October 29-November 1 at the Nashville Omni Hotel. From Los Angeles to New York City,…

2015 June 22 – Thriller Writer to be Honored at Killer Nashville Writers’ Conference

THRILLER WRITER TO BE HONORED AT KILLER NASHVILLE® WRITERS’ CONFERENCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville, TN. June 22, 2015 NASHVILLE Author John Gilstrap has been named Guest of Honor at the 2015 Killer Nashville Writers’ Conference October 29-November 1. A New York Times bestselling author, John will meet with Killer Nashville Founder Clay Stafford for an interview…

2015 June 22 – Killer Nashville Donates to the Nashville Public Library

KILLER NASHVILLE® DONATES TO THE NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville, TN. June 22, 2015 NASHVILLE – Killer Nashville founder Clay Stafford recently gifted more than 200 books to the Nashville Public Library on behalf of the Killer Nashville organization. The books will be processed for circulation at the main library, branches throughout Davidson County,…

2015 January 6 – Killer Nashville Is Looking for The Best Books of 2014, Silver Falchion Awards Open for Nominations

KILLER NASHVILLE® Is Looking for The Best Books of 2014, Silver Falchion Awards Open for Nominations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville, TN. January 6, 2015 WHAT: 10th annual Killer Nashville® International Thriller, Mystery and Crime Literature Writers’ Conference WHEN: October 29 – November 1, 2014 WHERE: Omni Hotel, Nashville, TN Killer Nashville is looking for the best thriller, suspense, and…

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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

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

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