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In April 2007, mystery author Elaine Viets suffered a stroke. Her friends in the mystery community rallied around her, offering to help promote her new book, Murder With Reservations. This page archives the many activities arranged by Elaine's friends and fans during the spring and summer of 2007, along with links to her supporters' web sites.
Elaine made her first public appearance on May 18, at the Broward County
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Press release available for download:
Mystery authors step in on book tour for colleague felled by illness (PDF)
First things first—as you know, Elaine is recovering from a stroke—all reports indicate her progress is amazing! But then, knowing Elaine, you knew she was going to be a fighter. So please keep the prayers and positive energy flowing.
AND—there is something else you can do to help, which is great. As we all know, her book tour is coming right up. So here is the plan, designed by some of her author friends and her publicist:
As the recent outpouring of messages of concern and well-wishes for Elaine Viets have shown, Elaine has a lot of friends in the mystery community. It's no wonder—she's not only a delightful person and beloved writer, she has given a lot of time and energy to helping others through her service in MWA, Sisters in Crime, and other groups.
She also has a new book coming out in May, Murder With Reservations, and one of her biggest worries has been that due to the stroke, she won't be able to tour.
So we're offering her friends a chance to actively help her—we're going to "tour" for her!
Here's what to do:
1) Send an e-mail to 4elaineviets@gmail.com
2) Let us know what part of the country (or world) you are in and if you are:
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a) an author
b) a bookseller
c) a fan
3) Let us would be willing to:
a) place a stack of Elaine's books on your table as you sign on your own tour
b) help set up an "Elaine Viets" party at your store or a store near you (if you are not a store owner, PLEASE do NOT contact stores directly at this point!)
c) serve as a "stand-in" by hosting a nearby scheduled signing on Elaine's tour.
d) place an image of Murder With Reservations with a note about this effort on your Web site or blog. (Here are some images you can use!)
Mystery Writers Lend Support To Colleague Who Suffered Stroke
(Article from the Morning News of Northwest Arkansas)
As S. Florida author Viets mends, others cover her book tour
(Article from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
The Lipstick Chronicles blog
Elaine Viets' events schedule from elaineviets.com
Jan Burke
Access Romance
Adventures in Scifi Publishing - listen to a podcast from the Mysterious Galaxy Birthday Bash, featuring Jan Burke & Randy Hicks filling in for Elaine!
Aliens & Alibis
Beth Anderson
Bob Avey
Frankie Y. Bailey
Bani's Books
Lorraine Bartlett
Marlyn Beebe
The Biting Edge
Tayler Bloom
BookBitch Blog
Allison Brennan
Pat Browning
Julia Buckley
Nancy J. Cohen
Cozy Library
Bill Crider
Ellen Crosby
Lonnie Cruse
D Magazine (Dallas) blog
Cindy Daniel
Annette Dashofy
Evelyn David
dee & Dee Dish...About Books is offering a prize of two of Elaine's books for readers who help spread the word about Elaine!
Femmes Fatales
Earlene Fowler will be "taking Elaine along" on her 2007 book tour.
Elizabeth Foxwell interviewed Elaine in 2005 for her radio show, It's a Mystery. An MP3 of the interview is available for download.
Christy French
Jack Getze
Christine Goff
The Good Girls Kill For Money Club
Chris Grabenstein
Carolyn Hart
April Henry
Sandie Herron
Lesa Holstine
Roberta Isleib
Sue Ann Jaffarian
Shannon Jensen
Laurie R. King
Laura Kramarski
Rochelle Krich
Judy Larsen
Maria Lima
CJ Lyons
Debbi Mack
Ben Malisow
Mayhem & Magic Reviews
Midnight Writers
Missisippi Writers Guild - Greenwood Area Chapter
Mystery Lovers Bookshop - If you buy a second copy of Murder With Reservations, the store will ship it free to the library of your choice and will let Elaine know about the donations.
Robin Owens
Louise Penny will be promoting Murder With Reservations on her book tour.
Keetha DePriest Reed
Reviewing the Evidence
Sara Rosett
Dawn Rotarangi
Hank Phillippi Ryan
Scrapbook Storytelling ezine will be giving away one of Elaine's books to a subscriber.
Maggie Sefton will be promoting Murder With Reservations on her book tour.
M.R. Sellars is including info about Elaine and her works at his appearances this year, as well as on his website/blog.
Joanna Campbell Slan
Jessica Speart
JB Stanley on www.cozychicks.com
Andy Straka
Marcia Talley
Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Robert Bruce Thompson
Liz Wolfe
Women of Mystery
Writers Plot
Sharon Zukowski
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April 26, 2007
7 PM
Olsson's Crystal City
2200 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA
703-413-8121
Join four local writers from the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime for an evening of mystery. Laura Durham, Ellen Byerrum, Maria Lima, and Sandra Parshall will discuss their work and take questions from the audience. The event is part of a nationwide celebration of Sisters in Crime's 20th anniversary.
April 28, 2007
1:15-3 PM
Mystery Loves Company (Oxford)
"Oxford Day"
202 S. Morris St
Oxford, MD
Contact: Kathy Harig
kathy@mysterylovescompany.com
410-226-0010
By: Marcia Talley and Helen Chappell
May 1, 2007
4 PM
The Four Eyed Frog Bookstore
Cypress Village
39138 Ocean Drive
PO Box 1122
Gualala, CA
Contact: Joel Crockett
707-884-1333
David Skibbins will host this book event to read from Murder With Reservations and chat about the art of writing Cozy Mysteries.
May 2, 2007
7 PM
Murder on the Beach
273 Pineapple Grove Way
Del Ray Beach, FL
Contact: Joanne Sinchuk
561-279-7790
Barbara Parker, Kris Montee (PJ Parrish), Randy Rawls, and others have offered to stand in for Elaine and read from her new book. Refreshments will be served.
Elaine's fans at Murder on the Beach say HI!
Lots of copies of Elaine's books were sold by MotB owner Joanne Sinchuk!
Elaine's friends stood in for her at Murder on the Beach. Left to right: Prudy Taylor Board, Randy Rawls, Joanne Sinchuk, Barbara Parker, and Kristy Monty (PJ Parrish).
A panel of authors discusses Elaine's work. Left to right: Kristy Monty (PJ Parrish), Barbara Parker, moderator Joanne Sinchuk, Prudy Taylor Board.
May 4, 2007
12-2 PM
Borders #1890
105 Air Cargo Rd.
Washington, DC
Contact:
Judy
703-416-1590
By: Kathryn Lilley and Sue Ann Jaffarian
Kathryn Lilley and Sun Ann Jaffarian on May 4 at the Borders in Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C.
Kathryn Lilley and Sun Ann Jaffarian
May 6, 2007
5 PM
B&N Annapolis
2516 Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD
Contact: Darleen Swanson
410-573-1115
"Charmed and Dangerous," featuring Kate Flora, Marcia Talley, Sharon Short and Denise Swanson
May 6, 2007
2 PM
Sisters in Crime - Los Angeles
The Community Room
South Pasadena Library
1115 El Centro
South Pasadena, CA
Guest Speaker: Jerrilyn Farmer
Bookseller: Linda Bivens of Crime Time Books; contact CrimeTimeBooks@aol.com
Jerrilyn would like to take time at the end of her presentation to talk about Elaine and her new book and our efforts to launch it BIG!
Contact Jerrilyn at: jerrilyn@earthlink.net.
May 7, 2007
Festival of Mystery
Mystery Lovers Bookshop
514 Allegheny River Boulevard
Oakmont, PA
All of Elaine's books will be set aside at a table, and authors will be taking turns sitting at the table. The store is also making a special offer: buy a copy of MWR for your favorite library, and the store will ship it to that library postage free!
Update: Mystery Lovers Bookshop owners Mary Alice Gorman and Richard Goldman report that Elaine's books were the best sellers during the event!
May 8, 2007
2-3:30 & 7-9 PM
The Book Nook
D&F Plaza
Dunkirk, NY
716-366-0685
For: Wendi Corsi Staub
May 9, 2007
7 PM
Poisoned Pen
4014 N Goldwater Blvd., Ste. 101
Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: Barbara Peters
480-947-2974
barbara@poisonedpen.com
Twist Phelan will be standing in for Elaine.
May 10, 2007
7 PM
Borders Books
10720 Preston Rd., Suite 1018
Dallas, TX
Harry Hunsicker, Suzanne Frank, James Lavish and Dan Hale will be standing in for Elaine.
In Dallas: James Lavish, Harry Hunsicker, Suzanne Frank (a.k.a. Chloe Green) and
Daniel J. Hale
May 11, 2007
6 PM
Murder by the Book
2342 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX
Contact: David Thompson
713-524-8597
Dean James, Bill Crider and Leann Sweeney will be standing in for Elaine. Watch their video (below)!
May 12, 2007
10:30 AM
Mysterious Galaxy
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 302
San Diego, CA
Contact: MaryElizabeth Hart
858-268-4747
publicity@mystgalaxy.com
For: Elaine Viets support at Mys Gal birthday bash
Attending: Jan Burke
May 14, 2007
7 PM
Books N Company
350 East Stroop Rd.
Dayton, OH
Contact: Sharon Kelly Roth
937-429-6302
Sharon Short, Doris Ann Norris and Holly Dennler plan on discussing Elaine's new book, as well as her previous books. The books will be on display, as well as for sale. Come sign a get-well card for Elaine!
May 16, 2007
7 PM
Foul Play Mystery Bookshop
27 E. College Ave.
Westerville, OH
Contact: Toni Cross, Owner
614-818-2583
foulplaybk@aol.com
For: N.J. Lindquist/Glitter of Diamonds
May 17, 2007
2-4 PM
Waldenbooks
111 S. 3rd St.
Columbus, OH
Contact: Christina Bailey
614-221-0439
For: N.J. Lindquist/Glitter of Diamonds
May 17, 2007
4 PM
San Francisco Mystery Bookstore
4715 24th St.
San Francisco, CA
415-282-7444
Contact: Diane Kudisch
For: Jane Cleland/Deadly Appraisal
May 17, 2007
7 PM
Sisters In Crime meeting
Jonathan Benton Booksellers
2705 Culver Road
Mountain Brook, Alabama
Contact: Marie Peerson
205-870-8840
jbbookseller@gmail.com
For: Mary Saums
By: Margaret Fenton/SinC President
May 18, 2007
Broward County Library Association's Annual Book Lovers' Luncheon
Diamantes Banquet Center
6501 W. Commercial Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL
954-357-7386
By: Barbara Parker and Christine Kling
Newsflash: Elaine made her first public appearance since her stroke at this event!
May 18, 2007
7 PM
Barnes & Noble Ohio State University Book Store
1598 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
Contact: Lindsey Peters, CRD
614-247-2234
bookstore@osu.edu (attn: Lindsey)
For: N.J. Lindquist/Glitter of Diamonds
May 19, 2007
Creatures 'N Crooks
3156 West Cary Street
Richmond, VA
Contact: Lelia Taylor
804-340-0277
For: JB Stanley
May 19, 2007
1 PM
Grace Hall Memorial Library
Montgomery, MA
For: Nancy Means Wright
Nancy will include promo and feature Murder with Reservations.
May 19, 2007
2-4 PM
Barnes & Noble
396 John Rd.
Troy, MI
For: Susan Goodwill
May 19, 2007
2-4 PM
Page & Palette
32 S. Section Street
Fairhope, AL
Contact: Karin Wilson
251-928-5295
karin@pageandpalette.com
For/By: Mary Saums
May 19, 2007
7 PM
Borders Books and Music #152
2605 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
Beaverton, OR
503-644-6164
For: Jane Cleland/Deadly Appraisal
May 19, 2007
2-4 PM
Barnes & Noble #2777
2619 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.
Dayton, OH
Contact: Matthew Rager, Book Manager
937-433-0750
For: N.J. Lindquist/Glitter of Diamonds
May 23, 2007
7 PM
Writers Group Meeting
Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs
1701 Mallory Lane
Brentwood, TN
Contact: Robbie Bryan
615-371-8993
CRM2701@bn.com
For/By: Mary Saums
May 24-27
Mayhem in the Midlands
Embassy Suites, Omaha, NE
Contact: Sally Fellows
sallyfellows1@cox.net
May 24, 2007
6:30 PM
Booked for Murder
2701 University Ave
Madison, WI
Contact: Terri Bishoff
608-238-2701
booked4murder@mailbag.com
For: N.J. Lindquist/Glitter of Diamonds
May 26, 2007
Barnes and Noble Short Pump
11640 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA
Contact: Bruce
804-360-0103
For: JB Stanley
May 26, 2007
1-3 PM
Main Street Books
3075 S. Main St.
St. Charles, MO
Contact: Vicki Erwin
636-949-0105
Joanna Campbell Slan, Vicki Erwin and other authors to be announced will be reading from Elaine's books. The gathering is called Main Street Cares. We'll be serving wine and cheese and giving away door prizes.
May 31, 2007
2 PM
Ft. Lauderdale Main Library
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-357-7401
Literary Tea; reservations suggested. With Barbara Parker, Kristy Montee (P.J. Parrish), and Rhonda Pollero.
June 13, 2007
7 PM
Barnes & Noble
Broward Mall
591 South University Dr
Plantation, FL
954-723-0489
By: Nancy J. Cohen & Barbara Parker
June 14, 2007
6:30 PM
Barnes & Noble
8871 Ladue Rd.
Ladue, MO
314-862-6280
By: Susan McBride
Susan McBride and readers at the Ladue, MO, Barnes & Noble celebrate Elaine!
June 15 & 16, 2007
Hardboiled Heroes & Cozy Cats
MWA/SW Region's annual mystery writing conference
Radisson Hotel at Mockingbird Station
Dallas, TX
Elaine will be attending HHCC in the form of a beautiful life size poster, sitting in on panels and selling books. So come hear her colleagues share her stories, tell some tales, and support their friend!
June 21, 2007
6 PM
Davis-Kidd Booksellers
The Mall at Green Hills
2121 Green Hills Village Dr.
Nashville, TN
Contact: Becky Callaway
615-783-0218 ext. 126
bcallaway@josephbeth.com
By: Mary Saums
June 23, 2007
1 PM
Barnes and Noble
261 North 46th Street
Rogers, AR
Contact: Marilyn Lanford
479-636-2807
By: Radine Trees Nehring
June 23, 2007
12 noon
Murder by the Book
1574 South Pearl St.
Denver, CO
Contact: Lori VerSchure
303-871-9401
By: Christine Goff, Beth Groundwater, Jeanne Stein, Christine Jorgensen and Mario Acevedo
June 23, 2007
2:30 PM
Mysteries To Die For
Thousand Oaks, CA
By: Laura Levine
June 29-July 1, 2007
Deadly Ink Mystery Conference
Parsippany Sheraton
Parsippany, NJ
Elaine's book will be available for sale at the conference.
July 8, 2007
2 PM
M is for Mystery
86 East Third Avenue
San Mateo, CA
For: Elaine Viets
By: Michelle Gagnon
650-401-8077
Toll free outside the Bay Area: 888-405-8077
July 13, 2007
6 PM
Barnes & Noble #2128
8915 West Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
702-242 8644
By: Nancy Smith
July 14, 2007
The Mystery Bookstore
1036-C Broxton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
310-209-0415
By: Laura Levine
August 21, 2007
5 PM
Stafford Library
Stafford, CT
By: Nancy Means Wright
Nancy will include promo and feature Murder with Reservations.
October 27, 2007
7 PM
Norwich Library
Norwich VT
By: Nancy Means Wright
Panel with 2 other authors
Nancy will include promo and feature Murder with Reservations.