Ken Sherman, a literary agent based in Beverly Hills. An agent for more than twenty years, Sherman represents screen, television and book writers, and also sells film and television rights to books, plus life rights. Clients include Anne Perry, the estate of John Updike, Tawni O'Dell whose "Back Roads, her first published book, became an Oprah Book Club Book, David Guterson ("Snow Falling On Cedars"). Sherman has returned to the classroom numerous times to teach "The Business of Writing for Screen, Television and Publishing" at both USC and UCLA for more than six years.
Lee Emory is the publisher of Treble Heart Books, a publishing empire for extremely talented authors who want to be given a fair shot at having their work in print. WhoooDoo Mysteries are one of the publishing house's divisions.
Jinx Schwartz is the author of the Sea of Cortez Mysteries. She knows the waters off the Mexican coastline very well as she's sailed them many times. She'll give us insider information before we hit the ports.
Check back for a complete list of authors and programs.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Greetings from 2 Reel Productions
Hi,
We’re a Henderson, Nevada-based production company, and are pleased to say we’ll be sailing with you on the Splendour for Mystery on the High Seas; A Cruise to Die For. We will film the sessions and prepare DVDs upon our return that can be ordered at reasonable prices. In addition, some of the footage may be used for our upcoming TV series, Crime Wire.
We’ll also be giving away door prizes and have gifts for raffle. We’re looking forward to meeting you and having a great time aboard the Splendour.
Jay Cleveland & J.C. Willette
2 Reel Productions
http://www.2reelproductions.com
We’re a Henderson, Nevada-based production company, and are pleased to say we’ll be sailing with you on the Splendour for Mystery on the High Seas; A Cruise to Die For. We will film the sessions and prepare DVDs upon our return that can be ordered at reasonable prices. In addition, some of the footage may be used for our upcoming TV series, Crime Wire.
We’ll also be giving away door prizes and have gifts for raffle. We’re looking forward to meeting you and having a great time aboard the Splendour.
Jay Cleveland & J.C. Willette
2 Reel Productions
http://www.2reelproductions.com
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
CRUISE PICKING UP SPEED!
More authors and publishers are signing up to sail away with us to the Mexican Riviera.
Author Cynthia Riggs will launch her 9th Martha Vineyard Mystery, TOUCH-ME-NOT from St. Martin's Minotaur. Her 92-year-old detective demonstrates that you can be up for anything at any age.
Lee Emory, owner of Treble Heart Books, will be with us representing her mystery line, WhoooDoo Mysteries.
One of Emory's authors, Jinx Schwartz, is already familiar with the Mexican Riviera--she's set her mysteries in some the the ports-of-call we'll be visiting. Her presentation on the area will get us ready for some shore time.
Artist and author Mary Montague Sikes (Monti to her friends) is ready to discuss romantic suspense. What better place than on a romantic cruise on the Pacific?
Good friend Austin Camacho, the author of the Hannibal Jones series, has published a book on marketing. While sailing on the currents, we will also have discussions on the "current" trends in publishing.
Author Cynthia Riggs will launch her 9th Martha Vineyard Mystery, TOUCH-ME-NOT from St. Martin's Minotaur. Her 92-year-old detective demonstrates that you can be up for anything at any age.
Lee Emory, owner of Treble Heart Books, will be with us representing her mystery line, WhoooDoo Mysteries.
One of Emory's authors, Jinx Schwartz, is already familiar with the Mexican Riviera--she's set her mysteries in some the the ports-of-call we'll be visiting. Her presentation on the area will get us ready for some shore time.
Artist and author Mary Montague Sikes (Monti to her friends) is ready to discuss romantic suspense. What better place than on a romantic cruise on the Pacific?
Good friend Austin Camacho, the author of the Hannibal Jones series, has published a book on marketing. While sailing on the currents, we will also have discussions on the "current" trends in publishing.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
FROM HOLLYWOOD TO THE MEXICAN RIVIERA
Ken Sherman, a literary agent based in Beverly Hills, is signing on for our week at sea. An agent for more than twenty years, Sherman represents screen, television and book writers, and also sells film and television rights to books, plus life rights.
Sherman has returned to the classroom numerous times to teach "The Business of Writing for Screen, Television and Publishing" at both USC and UCLA for more than six years. This is an exciting opportunity for authors to explore a unique aspect of screenwriting and mystery fans to get a glimpse of behind-the-scenes Hollywood.
Sherman has returned to the classroom numerous times to teach "The Business of Writing for Screen, Television and Publishing" at both USC and UCLA for more than six years. This is an exciting opportunity for authors to explore a unique aspect of screenwriting and mystery fans to get a glimpse of behind-the-scenes Hollywood.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
WHO'S CRUISING?
People are starting to reserve cabins for the cruise. As authors sign on, I'm asking what panels they would love to present.
Peggy Ehrhart, author of SWEET MAN IS GONE would like to host a panel titled “Murder With a Beat: Mysteries with Musical Sleuths and Musical Themes.” That's one I've never seen at a conference before! We'll be looking for some authors with musical inclinations to join her. Other suggestions are “The Art of Mystery: Mysteries Featuring Sleuths Involved in the Arts.”
Marilyn Meredith, author of the Tempe Crabtree series and Rocky Bluff PD series suggests “Location, Location, Location: Choosing Your Setting.”
Madeline Gornell is interested in conducting a panel on "The Importance of Rewriting and Editing.”
Marion Moore Hill, author of the Deadly Past Mysteries, would like to see her Thomas Jefferson Sleuth joined by other Historical Mystery authors.
Attorney Dorinda Ohnstad, winner of the SEAK contest, is a bonus on a short story panel. Learn how she beat the odds to win the prize.
Canadian Lou Allin is willing to go South of the Border to give us a bit of Northern Exposure. Let's talk aboot Canada for a change!
I would LOVE to see a panel of Hispanic authors, especially since we're cruising to the Mexican Riviera. I've waiting for such a panel in many years of going to conferences. We're overdue! Any takers?
And I'm willing to put on my camouflage gear to teach “Write to Win: Guerrilla Tactics For Fearless Writers.”
People are starting to reserve cabins for the cruise. As authors sign on, I'm asking what panels they would love to present.
Peggy Ehrhart, author of SWEET MAN IS GONE would like to host a panel titled “Murder With a Beat: Mysteries with Musical Sleuths and Musical Themes.” That's one I've never seen at a conference before! We'll be looking for some authors with musical inclinations to join her. Other suggestions are “The Art of Mystery: Mysteries Featuring Sleuths Involved in the Arts.”
Marilyn Meredith, author of the Tempe Crabtree series and Rocky Bluff PD series suggests “Location, Location, Location: Choosing Your Setting.”
Madeline Gornell is interested in conducting a panel on "The Importance of Rewriting and Editing.”
Marion Moore Hill, author of the Deadly Past Mysteries, would like to see her Thomas Jefferson Sleuth joined by other Historical Mystery authors.
Attorney Dorinda Ohnstad, winner of the SEAK contest, is a bonus on a short story panel. Learn how she beat the odds to win the prize.
Canadian Lou Allin is willing to go South of the Border to give us a bit of Northern Exposure. Let's talk aboot Canada for a change!
I would LOVE to see a panel of Hispanic authors, especially since we're cruising to the Mexican Riviera. I've waiting for such a panel in many years of going to conferences. We're overdue! Any takers?
And I'm willing to put on my camouflage gear to teach “Write to Win: Guerrilla Tactics For Fearless Writers.”
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Partial Agenda
The lust for true crime is fired by the notion that bad people are good fun, so long as one doesn’t have to share a dark alley with them. Andrew Hagan
If you are a mystery or true crime reader or writer, you won’t want to miss this cruise. True crime enthusiasts will be treated to a feast of presentations and panels presented by experts in the field of organized crime, with a focus on Las Vegas and the Mob. The movie Casino dramatized the Las Vegas reign of Chicago Outfit enforcer Tony Spilotro. Aboard the Splendour you’ll learn the real story of Mob-run Sin City. Scheduled true crime sessions are:
How the Mob Skimmed the Las Vegas Casinos;
Las Vegas and the Mob;
Investigating Organized Crime; and
Life inside the Mob.
Presenters will include author and Las Vegas organized crime historian Dennis Griffin, retired Nevada Gaming Control Board agent John Miller, Vito Colucci and other retired lawmen.
A former Gambino crime family street soldier will tell what it’s really like to be in “the life.” This special guest will provide insights into organized crime you won’t see on TV or read in the newspapers. For security purposes his identity will not be released until the ship sails.
Fans of fiction crime and mystery will also have plenty to do when not in port. Published authors and publisher representatives will be aboard to put on a variety of presentations that will be entertaining and informative.
All sessions will include time for Q&A. And there will be plenty of opportunity for schmoozing and networking.
If you are a mystery or true crime reader or writer, you won’t want to miss this cruise. True crime enthusiasts will be treated to a feast of presentations and panels presented by experts in the field of organized crime, with a focus on Las Vegas and the Mob. The movie Casino dramatized the Las Vegas reign of Chicago Outfit enforcer Tony Spilotro. Aboard the Splendour you’ll learn the real story of Mob-run Sin City. Scheduled true crime sessions are:
How the Mob Skimmed the Las Vegas Casinos;
Las Vegas and the Mob;
Investigating Organized Crime; and
Life inside the Mob.
Presenters will include author and Las Vegas organized crime historian Dennis Griffin, retired Nevada Gaming Control Board agent John Miller, Vito Colucci and other retired lawmen.
A former Gambino crime family street soldier will tell what it’s really like to be in “the life.” This special guest will provide insights into organized crime you won’t see on TV or read in the newspapers. For security purposes his identity will not be released until the ship sails.
Fans of fiction crime and mystery will also have plenty to do when not in port. Published authors and publisher representatives will be aboard to put on a variety of presentations that will be entertaining and informative.
All sessions will include time for Q&A. And there will be plenty of opportunity for schmoozing and networking.
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