2022 Events
February 1–15
Ann read and recorded Chapter 1 of The Secret in the Wall, in two-minute “short takes.” They can be viewed on her Facebook author page.
February 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
(Informal) LAUNCH for The Secret in the Wall
Towne Center Books, Pleasanton (back patio)
Ann will be there (masked, most likely) to sign books, chat, and pass out See’s Candies. Drop on by!
In-Person Event
February 28, 4:30 p.m.
Ann Parker with author Donis Casey
The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
Discussing The Secret in the Wall
Signed bookplates available
Virtual Event
View on Facebook or YouTube
March 19, 10:30 a.m.
Ann Parker with author Cara Black
Sponsored by Northern California Sisters in Crime Chapter and American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Berkeley
Virtual Event
March 22, 11 a.m.
Ann Parker with author Katherine Clark
Outside patio of The Last Word
Livermore, CA
Co-sponsored by Towne Center Books and AAUW for Women’s History Month
In-Person Event
Free, but please RSVP here
All events from this point forward are in-person, unless otherwise noted
April 7–10
Left Coast Crime: Southwest Sleuths
Albuquerque, NM
April 22–24
Malice Domestic
Bethesda, MD
Sunday, May 15, noon
Virtual Launch of Low Down Dirty Vote Vol. 3
With editor Mysti Berry and readings from authors Katharina Gerlach, Bev Vincent, Sarah M. Chen, Travis Richardson, Camille Minichino, Ann Parker, and David Corbett
Sign up for the Crowdcast virtual event
Virtual event
May 20, 10 a.m.
Presbyterian Women Book Club
First Presbyterian Church
Livermore, CA
In-Person Event
May 21, 1 p.m.
Northern California Sisters in Crime: Spring Showcase
Orinda Books
Orinda, CA
June 3–4
ThrillerFest
New York City, NY
July 21, 12 p.m.
San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club
September 8-11
Bouchercon Mystery Convention
Minneapolis, MN
Now available!
“Great Escapes” blog tour with Dollycas
February 15 – Ascroft, eh? – Guest Post
February 15 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog – Spotlight
February 16 – Maureen’s Musings – Spotlight
February 17 – Literary Gold – Author Interview
February 17 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – Character Guest Post
February 18 – Brooke Blogs – Spotlight
February 18 – Books to the Ceiling – Author Interview
February 19 – FUONLYKNEW – Spotlight
February 20 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – Spotlight
February 21 – Novels Alive – Book Blast
February 21 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – Spotlight
February 22 – Cozy Up With Kathy – Author Interview
February 22 – Christa Reads and Writes – Review
February 23 – I Read What You Write – Character Guest Post
February 23 – StoreyBook Reviews – Guest Post
February 24 – Mysteries with Character – Review
February 24 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – Review
February 25 – CelticLady’s Reviews – Spotlight
February 26 – Nellie’s Book Nook – Review, Character Interview
February 27 – The Mystery Section – Spotlight
February 27 – Because I said so — and Other Adventures in Parenting – Review
February 28 – Author Elena Taylor’s Blog – Guest Post
Virtual Events & Interviews
- Kings River Life: Dead Men (usually) Tell No Tales: Pirates and a Secret in the Wall
- Donis Casey’s blog: Tell Me Your Story: My Journey Through Fiction: It’s All an Experiment
- Recorded live: Readings from Low Down Dirty Vote, Vol II (Ann reads from her short story “Purged” starting about 1:51:30)
- Maddie/Edith’s Twentieth Book Birthday Party: The 20-day book party celebrating the release of Murder at the Taffy Shop
- The Strand Magazine blog: Mysteries set in 19th-century San Francisco
- CrimeReads: Women Writers Bringing New Mystery to the Old West
- Women Writing the West: Mortal Music Release
- Jungle Red Writers: Room with a View (San Francisco’s Palace Hotel)
- International Thriller Writers’ The Big Thrill: Q&A with Ann Parker
- Dru Ann’s Book Musings: Q&A with protagonist Inez Stannert
- International Thriller Writers’ Weekly Roundtable Discussion (Topic: How do you determine when a story is ready?)
- Thonie Hevron’s blog: Catching Up with Ann Parker
- Type M for Murder: Music, Murder, and Mayhem in the Silver Rush series
Into the Past at The Poisoned Pen