Celebrate Mystery Month with this exciting and inspiring panel of mystery authors discussing their favorite protagonist: the female sleuth. Our panelists will delve into the significance of female representation in detective literature and how these strong, intelligent, and resilient characters have shattered stereotypes to emerge as powerful protagonists.

Hear from the authors about the challenges they face when portraying female sleuths in a predominantly male-dominated genre, and how they have successfully navigated these hurdles to create authentic and relatable characters.

Explore how these characters often address social issues and bring attention to gender disparities, using their investigative prowess to seek justice and empowerment for the vulnerable.

After the panel, engage with the authors in a lively Q&A session, where you can ask your burning questions about their writing process, the development of their female detective characters, and their favorite mystery novels.

Meet the Authors:

Rhys Bowen - A prolific and award-winning author known for her work in the mystery genre. She was born in Bath, England, and later moved to the United States. Bowen has written numerous successful mystery novels, including the "Royal Spyness" series, featuring Lady Georgiana Rannoch, and the "Molly Murphy" series, revolving around a feisty Irish immigrant detective in early 20th-century New York. Her books are admired for their historical settings, engaging characters, and intriguing plots.

Glenda Carroll - A longtime Marin Independent Journal columnist and Marin-based author known for her gripping thrillers, with a strong and resourceful female protagonists at the forefront. Dead Code, Drop Dead Red, and Dead in the Water. 
 

Susan Shea -  Susan Shea's writings often incorporate her love for nature and the outdoors, creating compelling mysteries set in natural landscapes. Her works have garnered praise for their unique blend of crime-solving and environmental storytelling.

M.M. Chouinard - M.M. Chouinard is the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of the Detective Jo Fournier series, the standalone The Vacation, and the upcoming amateur sleuth series The Serial-Killer Guide to San Francisco. She has a Ph.D in developmental psychology from Stanford University and was one of UC Merced’s founding faculty members. She enjoys caffeine in all forms, amateur genealogy, baking, and anything to do with Halloween or the zombie apocalypse. She has three cats, a dog, and a husband who technically keeps her from being a crazy cat lady.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to engage with some of the finest authors as they share insights into the world of female detectives and their impact on modern literature. Whether you're an avid mystery reader or simply interested in strong female characters, this author panel promises to be an enlightening and empowering event.

This program is FREE and all are welcome. Be sure to secure your spot early as seating is limited. We look forward to seeing you there!

This program is brought to you in partnership with Mystery Writers of America - NorCal chapter.