March 20-22, 2009 MidSouthCon
Memphis, TN
| Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center
Memphis, TN
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This was a great event! Here is a photo of myself with writer Windsong Levitch (current book of poetry The Lighter Side of Dark, out on Kerlak Publishing) and Haley Elizabeth Garwood, author of the outstanding Warrior Queen Series.
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April 9, 2009-
Indie Movie Masters DVD Release Party
featuring Murderer and The Sirens
Kentucky Theater, Lexington, KY.
7:30 Pm
| Kentucky Theater
214 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 231-6997
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Screening a success! Here's a pic under the Kentucky Theater billboard with some of the Indie Movie Masters gang! Jake Workman, Larry Vires, myself, then Dave Workman (in back), Sven Granlund, and Matthew Perry
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April 17, 2009 Joseph Beth Booksellers
Grand Release party for The Exodus Gate and Signing.
Lexington, Kentucky
7-9 pm.
| Joseph Beth Booksellers
161 Lexington Green Circle #B
Lexington, Ky. 40503
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The signing went incredibly well. I was glad simply to be having my first bookstore signing at one of the best and biggest bookstores in the entire country. We ended up selling out of all books, and had continuous activity throughout thanks to everyone that attended!
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May 1-3, 2009 DemiCon 20
| Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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Pictured from left to right is author Lettie Prell (Dragon Ring, Flying Pen Press), Shirley Damsgaard (Author of the Ophelia and Abby Mysteries on Avon), and yours truly. We are just about to do our panel on Paranormal Trends in literature at DemiCon 20.
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May 29-31 ConCarolinas
Charlotte, NC
(special note: will be attending as an exhibitor with Seventh Star Press's table in the dealer room. Will not be attending as a panelist/guest)
| Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28262
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(Pictured from left to right is Lori Baker and Susan Rummel of ScareFest, Pete Bullock of Interzone, and me, in the ConCarolinas Dealer Room)
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JUNE 5 to 7, 2009
Hypericon
Nashville, TN
| Days Inn Stadium
211 North 1st Street
Nashville, TN 55439
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(from left to right, myself, H. David Blalock (author of Ascendant), and Hericka Raymer) Hypericon has always been one of my absolutely favorite conventions.
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June 13, 2009
Walden Books
Bowling Green, KY.
Booksigning
| 2625 Scottsville RD.
Suite 114
Bowling Green, Ky. 42104
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(Myself and Sheila, the GM of Waldenbooks, Bowling Green) The signing went fantastic. Staff and readers were wonderful and welcoming.
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July 3-5, 2009-InConJunction
Indianapolis, IN.
| Sheraton Hotel and Suites
8787 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
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(Jason Sizemore, the main man at Apex Publishing,with me at InConJunction.

(Me with award-winning author Maurice Broaddus by the Apex Publishing Display)
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July 15, 2009
Live online radio interview with Kim Smith on Introducing WRITERS.
8:30pm Eastern Standard Time.
| Visit
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kims or go to the official Introducing WRITERS! page at
http://www.mkimsmith.com/introducingwriters/index.html
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August 14, 2009
Borders Downtown Indianapolis
Book Signing
12-2pm
| 11 South Meridian St. Suite 110
Indianapolis, IN. 46202
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(Here's me in front of Borders Downtown Indianapolis)

(Me with Jon Klement, author/creator of the Smerdiverse and P'ckit Dragons, and the distinguished William Fletcher of Borders Downtown Indy)
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August 14-16, 2009
5th Annual
Fright Night Film Fest
Louisville Kentucky
| Crowne Plaza Hotel Louisville
830 Phillips
LaneLouisville, KY 40209-1387
Phone:1-888-233-9527
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(from left...John Risner, Nic Brown, and myself at our panel at FNFF)

(from left, filmmakers Jerry Williams, Pat Bowling, myself, and Eric Butts)
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August 18, 2009
Indy Film Wisconsin BlogTalkRadio Interview
| Visit the Indy Film Wisconsin show direct link: Click here!
(downloadable podcast will be available after live show airs)
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August 28-30, 2009
ConText
Columbus, Ohio
| The Doubletree Hotel
175 Hutchinson
Columbus, OH, 43235
Phone: 614-885-3334 or 1-800-222-8733
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(Author Sandy Lender, myself, and Scott Sandridge)

(me with horror author Michael West)

(me with author Michael D'Ambrosio)
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September 23, 2009
Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers Club at
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington, KY.
| Joseph Beth Booksellers
161 Lexington Green Circle #B
Lexington, Ky. 40503
(Guest appearance and discussion of The Exodus Gate)
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October 2-4, 2009
Archon 33
Collinsville, IL (St. Louis area)
| Collinsville Gateway Center
1 Gateway Drive
Collinsville, IL. 62234
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(me with Elizabeth Donald, and her new book The Cold Ones)

(me with Laurel K. Hamilton, Angie Fox, and Susan Baugh)

(me with author Jon Klement)
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November 1, 2009
Sherlock's Book Emporium
Lebanon, TN
Book Signing
1-4pm.
| 200 Maddox-Simpson Parkway
Lebanon, Tennessee 37090
(615) 449-9807
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(Steve Guynn, me, and Patty Guynn)

(Tyler, me, and Will)

(me with Alan,Tracy, and Alex McKenzie)
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November 5, 2009
Borders
Columbus, OH.
6-8pm.
| 4545 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-2292
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(Borders GM Mathew Kowalksi and me)

(me with Melissa Holland)

(three authors here! Janet Harriett, me, and Scott Sandridge)
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November 7, 2009
28th Annual Kentucky Book Fair
Frankfort, KY.
| Frankfort Convention Center
405 Mero St
Frankfort, KY 40601-1921
(502) 564-5335
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(Me with Connie Crowe)

(Author Bill Barton with me)

(Jenny L. with me)
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November 24, 2009
Derby City Film Chat
| Special guest appearance on the Derby City Film Chat, 9:15 Eastern Time, at: www.blogtalkradio.com/derbycityfilmchat
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December 10, 2009
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Lexington, KY
HOMECOMING!
7-9 pm.
Signing for Crown of Vengeance
| Joseph Beth Booksellers
161 Lexington Green Circle #B
Lexington, Ky. 40503
Special Notes!
As part of the special Homecoming signing for Crown of Vengeance, all who attend this special event will receive a commemorative collectible item being produced exclusively for this night.
Footage for a documentary on the signing even will also be going on.
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December 19, 2009
Sherlock's Book Emporium
Lebanon, TN
(as part of the Imagicopter Tour)
| 200 Maddox-Simpson Parkway
Lebanon, Tennessee 37090
(615) 449-9807
Note: This appearance will be as part of the Imagicopter tour, which features several authors and artists at each event. Other authors currently scheduled besides myself for December 19 include: David Blalock, author of Ascendant,
Sam Flegal, artist extraordinaire,
Allan Gilbreath, editor Kerlak Publishing, author of Galen and Dark Chances
Michael Greenway, official Imagicopter photographer and reporter,
Ernest Lawson, portrait artist
David Nora, author and short story writer,
Stephanie Osborn, author of Burnout,
Debra Parmley, author of A Desperate Journey
Herika Raymer, author and short story writer
Kimberly Richardson, author of Tales from the Goth Librarian
Marvin Williamson. author of The Pragamore Chronicles
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February 6, 2009
Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Nashville, TN.
(an Imagicopter appearance)
| Davis-Kidd Booksellers
2121 Green Hills Village Dr
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 385-2645
Details coming soon on other authors appearing at this event.
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(me with Joe Nettles, one of the great folks at Davis-Kidd. Joe really showed us great hospitality!)
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February 19-21, 2010
ConNooga
(Chattanooga, TN)
| Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel and Convention Center
1400 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
1-800-TRACK-29 (872-2529)
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(here's me with Sean Taylor, the man behind the Gene Simmons Dominatrix comic series!)
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March 5-7, 2010
Dark Woods Con (Pikeville, KY.)
| Landmark Inn
190 S Mayo Trl
Pikeville, KY 41501-1518
For reservations call 606-432-2545
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(here's me with my pal Jeffrey Reddick, a fantastic screenwriter, whose credits include Final Destination, Tamara, the Day of the Dead remake, and more!)
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March 12-14, 2010
MidSouthCon 28 (Memphis, TN)
| Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center
11200 East Goodman Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(outskirts of Memphis TN)
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(me with my friend, author Nick Valentino, whose Steampunk novel Thomas Riley is really taking off!)
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March 19-21,2010
Millennicon
(Cincinnati, OH)
| Holiday Inn Hotel
North Cincinnati
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(me with authors Bill Levy and TammyJo Eckhart)

(me with Stephen Kendall, one of the hard working staff at InConJunction)
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March 24, 2010
Dunbar High School Reading Club
| Dunbar High School Lexington, KY. Reading Club. 3pm in Library.
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March 25, 2010
DragonTalk Radio
| Will be a guest on DragonTalk Radio, a great fantasy podcast hosted by Jon Klement. 11pm eastern time/10 pm central. There will be giveaways, so tune in and call in!
Link to:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jonklement/
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April 19, 2010
Bowling Green Technical College-
Franklin-Simpson Campus
| Independent Film Seminar and discussion with students of Bowling Green Technical College at the Franklin-Simpson Campus.
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May 14-16, 2010
DemiCon 21
| Holiday Inn Merle Hay,
Des Moines, IA.
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May 28-30, 2010
Marcon
(Columbus, OH)
| Hyatt Regency Convention Center
Columbus, OH.
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June 4-6, 2010
Hypericon
(Nashville, TN)
| Nashville, TN
Days Inn Stadium
211 North 1st Street
Nashville, TN 55439
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June 7, 2010
Davis-Kidd Booksellers
Memphis TN
6-9pm
| 387 Perkins Ext
Memphis, TN 38117-3801
(901) 683-9801
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June 11, 2010
Empire Books and News
Huntington, WV.
5-8pm
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30 Pullman Square
Huntington WV 25701
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June 12, 2010
Borders Bookstore
Louisville, KY.
12noon-3pm
| 400 S. 4th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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June 13, 2010
Live interview appearance on Missa Dixon's podcast, Missa's Urban Home. 12 noon Eastern Standard Time.
| Missa's Urban Home can be found at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/missadxon
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June 13, 2010
Borders Bookstore
Cincinnati, OH.
2-5 pm
| 4530 Eastgate Boulevard
Cincinnati, OH 45245
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June 18-20, 2010
Duckon
(Chicago, IL)
| Holiday Inn Select
Naperville, IL.
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June 21, 2010
Beaverdale Books, Des Moines, IA
6-8pm.
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June 23, 2010
Live online radio interview with Kim Smith on Introducing WRITERS!
8:30pm Eastern Standard Time.
| Visit
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kims or go to the official Introducing WRITERS! page at
http://www.mkimsmith.com/introducingwriters/index.html
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June 25, 2010
Joseph Beth Booksellers
Lexington, KY.
| Joseph Beth Booksellers
161 Lexington Green Circle #B
Lexington, Ky. 40503
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July 2-4, 2010
InConJunction
(Indianapolis, IN)
| Indianapolis Marriot East
Indianapolis, IN.
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July 30-August 1, 2010
Fright Night Film Fest
(Louisville, KY)
| Louisville, KY.
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August 7, 2010
Borders Bookstore
Indianapolis, IN.
| 11 South Meridian St. Suite 110
Indianapolis, IN. 46202
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August 14, 2010
Borders Bookstore
Columbus, OH.
| 4545 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43220
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August 27-29, 2010
ConText
(Columbus, OH)
| DoubleTree Hotel
175 Hutchinson
Columbus, OH. 43235
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October 1-3, 2010
Archon
(St. Louis)
| Lakeside Chalet - 191 Westport PLZ
Plaza Tower - 900 Westport PLZ
St. Louis, MO 63146
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Spring 2011
ImagiCon
| Birmingham, AL
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