We’re starting to schedule events, most connected to the upcoming release (May 1, 2010) of DAMAGED GOODS, McMorrow No. 9. Libraries and book talks are coming in first. I’ll be adding to the list as they come in:

Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m., McArthur Public Library, Biddeford, Maine. (snow date March 18). I’ll be reading from DAMAGED GOODS, discussing the process that led to the writing of this one.

Friday, March 12, 11:45 A.M., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. For more information, call 633-3112 or email  barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us.

Sunday, May 2, Graves Memorial Library, Kennebunkport, Maine, 2 p.m., author series. Good programs. Past speakers have included Monica Wood, Carolyn Chute, Ann Beattie, and Lewis Robinson.

Thursday June 24, Barrington Public Library, Barrington, N.H., 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 13, Witherle Memorial Library, Castine, Maine., 7 p.m. Summer author series. This is a very active mid-coast Maine community with lots of mystery readers.

Much more to come. If I’m not in your area, keep checking back.

Hey all:

After a break for August and September, I’ll be back in circulation soon. Events are beginning to line up. This is what we’ve confirmed so far. Check back because there will be more for the fall:

Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.: Lithgow Public Library, Augusta, Maine: a reading and talk. I might be trying out some of DAMAGED GOODS, McMorrow No. 9 (February 2010) Lovely library, good people, and it’s right across from the Kennebec County Courthouse, one of my haunts in my columnist days. I covered many a murder trial in that big courtroom on the second floor. Come by Augusta and I’ll tell you about it. 

Oct. 24, 2 p.m.: Death and Desserts, Camden (Maine) Public Library: I did this event last year and it was a good time. Writers reportedly on hand will include James Hayman, Dorothy Cannell, Sarah Graves, Kate Flora, and Tess Gerritsen. We chat and talk books with a room full of readers. Good slate of writers and it’s in beautiful Camden, overlooking the harbor—a bonus!

Oct. 24, Poisoned Pen Web Conference: the first virtual mystery convention. A multi-media, crime-writing extravangaza. Panels, presentations, audio, video. More details to come. Check it out!

Nov. 28, 6 p.m. : Authors’ party, Books Etc., Falmouth, Maine. Agatha-award winner Katherine Hall Page thought it would be fun to get a few mystery writers together for a signing, etc. Katherine is the real deal, a very gifted writer,  so I’m glad to take part.

Hope to see you along the way. In the meantime, I’m beginning writing PORT CITY UNDERGROUND, Brandon Blake No. 2. Very excited about it.

Gerry

Wednesday, July 15, Kennebooks, Kennebunk, Maine, 6 p.m. A talk and signing.
Friday, July 17, The Fertile Mind bookstore, Belfast, Maine, 6-8 p.m. Chatting and signing.

We’re starting to schedule appearances. More to come in June and July but these are set:

• Saturday June 20, Mr. Paperback bookstore, Elm Plaza, Waterville, Maine. Book signing and chatting, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: June 25, 6-8 p.m., Harbor’s Edge, Custom House Wharf in the Old Port, Portland, Maine.
  Hanging out where PORT CITY SHAKEDOWN takes place!
• Tuesday, July 7, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, Maine, 7 p.m. A talk followed by signing.
• Thursday, July 9, Devaney, Doak and Garrett Booksellers, Farmington, Maine, 7 p.m. A talk followed by signing.
• Wednesday, July 15, Kennebooks, Kennebunk, Maine, 6 p.m. A talk and wine tasting.
• Friday, July 17, The Fertile Mind bookstore, Belfast, Maine, 6-8 p.m. Chatting and signing.
• Tuesday, July 21, South Berwick Public Library, South Berwick, Maine, 7 p.m. A talk and signing.
• Wednesday, Oct. 21, Lithgow Public Library, Augusta, Maine, 6:30 p.m. A talk and signing.

Stay tuned. You can also sign up for e-mail news of events by dropping a note to gerry@gerryboyle.com.