The Tri-Valley Writers 2021 Conference on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Pleasanton, is a full day event (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) on the art and business of writing. It will feature three tracks: Craft, Marketing, & Self-Publishing and New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen as the keynote speaker.
Rhys is the New York Times bestselling author of two historical mystery series as well as the #1 Kindle bestseller In Farleigh Field and the international bestsellers Above the Bay of Angels and The Tuscan Child.
In Farleigh Field was nominated for the Edgar Award, and won the Agatha Award for best historical mystery as well as the Macavity and Bruce Alexander Memorial Awards. The Tuscan Child has sold over half a million copies to date.
She has authored more than forty novels. Her work has won twenty honors to date, including multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. Her books have been translated into twenty-two languages, and she has fans around the world, including 17,000 Facebook followers. Rhys was born in Bath, England, and educated at London University, but now divides her time between California and Arizona. Check out her website at: https://rhysbowen.com.
This conference is a great way to network with authors, marketers, and publishing innovators who share a passion for writing. The presenter lineup includes: Cara Black, Matthew Felix, Joey Garcia, Linda Lee, Laurie McLean, Jordan Rosenfeld, and Brooke Warner.
The day will include a continental breakfast, lunch, and a no-host reception with authors signing books.
Tri-Valley Writers is committed to ensuring all attendees’ health and safety. Therefore TVW will provide masks and hand sanitizer stations for this event. Room seating will be liberally spaced for your protection. Also, Tri-Valley vaccine rates are the highest in California. Safety while having fun is TVW’s top priority.