Did You Hear the News?

by | Jul 2, 2019 | Conference Recap | 34 comments

From the Booking Desk:

This news hit Facebook on Friday, but I know there are some followers here who are not users of social media, so I wanted to make sure to post this information here on BOLO Books as well.

Earlier in the month, the co-chairs of Left Coast Crime 2021 – Lucinda Surber and Stan Ulrich – wrote to inform me that I had been selected to be the Fan Guest of Honor at that convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I believe the e-mail said something to the effect of “We hope you can join us.”

Needless to say, I was beyond honored and accepted immediately. Then I got a biggest, goofiest grin on my face. At that point, I had no idea who the other guests of honor would be, so I saw that news along with everyone else on Friday afternoon. Listen, just to be chosen as the Fan Guest of Honor was an incredible feeling I am unlikely to ever forget, but now knowing that I will be sharing the spotlight with the likes of Catriona McPherson, Mick Herron, Kellye Garrett, and the legacy of Tony Hillerman takes things to a whole new level. I simply cannot thank Lucinda, Stan, and Left Coast Crime enough!

Who knew when I started this blogging journey that it would take me to such unbelievable places. This is just a small sampling:

  • Awarded the Mystery Writers of American Raven Award during the 2018 Edgar Award Ceremony
  • Nominated for the Best Online Content Anthony Award at Bouchercon 2018 in St. Petersburg Florida
  • Writing regular columns for Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine and Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
  • Writing a cover story on Domestic Suspense for Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine
  • Publishing reviews in Crimespree Magazine, Mystery Readers International, the UK-based Shots e-zine, along with Deadly Pleasure Mystery Magazine
  • Joining the Board of Directors of Malice Domestic as the Secretary in 2018
  • Speaking to the students of Art Taylor’s college course on reviewing, critical analysis, and blogging life
  • Sharing the stage with Dru Ann Love to speak at the Sisters in Crime Chesapeake Chapter meeting about the process of working with book bloggers
  • Moderating panels at the various crime fiction conventions
  • Interviewing authors at book launchs, bookstores, and online
  • Having lunch with J. J. Abrams
  • And yet, the most important thing of all is becoming friends with so many readers and writers, sharing the love of books with others, and just knowing that you all – the followers of BOLO Books – have my back at every turn in life’s journey

Now I can add Fan Guest of Honor to this list. (Thank you again Lucinda and Stan!!) I do hope that each of you reading this will join us in Albuquerque. My husband and I have long considered New Mexico to be one of our favorite places in the world and we are looking forward to returning to share that love with our crime fiction tribe.

Information about and Registration for Left Coast Crime 2021 – Southwest Sleuths in Albuquerque can be found at the official website.

Look how cute the LCC 2021 logo is!

34 Comments

  1. Kelly
    Kelly on July 2, 2019 at 9:05 am

    I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more!

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 9:10 am

      Thank you!

  2. Susie
    Susie on July 2, 2019 at 9:07 am

    Congrats on this and your many accomplishments! see you there!

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 9:11 am

      I don’t want to rush the time, but it’s going to be so epic! I can’t wait.

    • Debra H. Goldstein
      Debra H. Goldstein on July 2, 2019 at 10:25 am

      Thrilled for you! Looking forward to being there to see you celebrated (and to join with your legion of friends in celebrating you)

      • Cathy Ace
        Cathy Ace on July 2, 2019 at 10:31 am

        Absolutely thrilled for you Kristopher…a well-deserved honour

        • Kristopher
          Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 10:54 am

          Thank you, Cathy.

      • Kristopher
        Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Thank you. It’s going to be fun.

  3. Mary Ann Corrigan
    Mary Ann Corrigan on July 2, 2019 at 9:11 am

    Congratulations, Kristopher. I look forward to seeing you honored in Albuquerque!

  4. Brenda Buchanan
    Brenda Buchanan on July 2, 2019 at 9:11 am

    I was delighted to see this news and look forward to attending LCC in 2021. A star-studded lineup, indeed!

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 9:12 am

      Thanks Brenda. See you at New England Crime Bake.

  5. Leslie Calhoun
    Leslie Calhoun on July 2, 2019 at 9:24 am

    Well Kris, you’ve come a long way since I first met you at Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont, PA, many, many years ago. I always look forward to your reviews, as have many other mystery lovers obviously. Congratulations; you have earned all of the recognition you are getting.

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 9:41 am

      Thanks Leslie. I still remember that year at Mystery Lovers Bookshop. It was really one of the early events that made me say “this might be a fun journey.”

  6. Sherry Harris
    Sherry Harris on July 2, 2019 at 9:29 am

    Congratulations, Kristopher! I am so happy for you. You do so much for the crime fiction community so I’m glad you are being honored like this!

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 9:39 am

      Thank you Sherry. I appreciate it.

  7. Neil Plakcy
    Neil Plakcy on July 2, 2019 at 10:06 am

    This is awesome and well-deserved. Congratulations!

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 10:55 am

      Thanks, Neil.

  8. Carol Pouliot
    Carol Pouliot on July 2, 2019 at 10:31 am

    Big CONGRATULATIONS, Kris, on being chosen as the Fan GOH. Well deserved!!

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Thanks Carol.

  9. Liz Milliron
    Liz Milliron on July 2, 2019 at 11:40 am

    Congratulations! Guess I have to plan to attend LCC in 2021!

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 11:50 am

      It’s going to be the party of the year.

  10. Leslie Karst
    Leslie Karst on July 2, 2019 at 11:40 am

    So excited and happy for you, Kristopher! And can’t wait to see your shoes (orange Doc Martens cowboy boots?).

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 11:50 am

      You never know. I may have already ordered a pair of cactus covered Keds. 😉

  11. Sarah Chen
    Sarah Chen on July 2, 2019 at 11:54 am

    Huge congrats, Kristopher! So well deserved!! I’m excited to attend this LCC. I’ve never been to New Mexico.

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks Sarah. New Mexico is magical.

  12. Kaye George
    Kaye George on July 2, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    Congratulations! Well deserved for all your hard work.

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you Kaye.

  13. Penny Clifton
    Penny Clifton on July 2, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Couldn’t have gone to a better person, Kristopher! So happy for you.

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 2, 2019 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you, Penny

  14. Deb Romano
    Deb Romano on July 2, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    Congratulations, Kristopher! This is well-deserved! You do a lot for the mystery community!

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 3, 2019 at 8:20 am

      Thank you Deb. I only do it because I love the tribe so much.

  15. Mark
    Mark on July 5, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    I believe I said this on social media as well, but CONGRATS!

    • Kristopher
      Kristopher on July 8, 2019 at 7:37 am

      Thanks, Mark.