Desserts & Scoops

Breaking news, fun news, and just things you should know will be presented in Desserts and Scoops. It is all about authors and what is going on in their world.

Thriller Fest is sure to Make the Hairs on the Back of your Neck Stand Up
One of 24/8 authors, Laura Caldwell, will be participating in this year’s Thriller Fest in New York City. This event takes place from July 9th -12th, still plenty of time to book your spot. The last date to register on line for Thriller Fest is July 1st so be sure not to miss this great opportunity to mix and mingle with all of your favorite mystery/thriller authors all in one place.

If you have been writing the next great murder mystery but do not have an agent you must attend this event. An entire program is devoted for just this purpose.

The schedule reads like a who’s who!

Author of the Artemis Fowl series will be in Downers Grove, Illinois

Irish fantasy/adventure author Eoin Colfer will delight his scores of fans on Tuesday, July 15th at 7:00 pm. Mr. Colfer will be putting on a special one man show and booksigning, at The Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.

There are instructions to gain admittance to this fun and unique evening so be sure to follow the directions. You have to purchase Mr. Colfer’s latest book, The Time Paradox at Anderson’s Bookshops locations, and you will be able to buy a $5.00 event ticket to the show and signing. ONE additional companion ticket may be purchased for $10 (no book purchase).

Special thanks to Anderson’s Bookshops with two locations: Downers Grove and Naperville for wooing Eoin to our shores. To find out more about the popular author you can go to his website, www.eoincolfer.com.

Calling all Lt. Jacqueline “Jack” Daniels Fans

J.A. Konrath’s latest novel has hit the bookshelves. Fuzzy Navel is another clever drink name to continue the naming convention. This is the fifth installment in the series that includes: Whiskey Sour, Bloody Mary, Rusty Nail, Dirty Martini and now Fuzzy Navel.

If you subscribe to J.A.’s newsletter you know that name of the 6th book due out next year. If you want to be surprised cover your eyes otherwise here goes, Cherry Bomb.

There is always something going on at J.A. Konrath’s site, contests, free stories and more so be sure to follow the link, www.jakonrath.com. If you are having a down day, you will be sure to smile at something you see on his site; his wit is endless.