CHRISTOPHER SWANN

Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
2018-09-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, Burnsville, NC, 28714
Chris will be one of the visiting authors at the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival in Burnsville, NC. On Saturday morning at 9:00, Chris will talk about Shadow of the Lions and his writing and publishing experiences, and in the afternoon from 2:00 to 4:45 he will conduct a fiction workshop: “Write What You Know, and Make Up the Rest.” The workshop requires a $30 registration fee.

Author Luncheon at Corona Public Library - Corona, CA
2018-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Corona Public Library, 650 South Main Street, Corona, CA, 92882
Chris will appear on a panel of crime and mystery authors at the 6th Annual Author Luncheon at the Corona Public Library in Corona, CA. Other authors include A.J. Tata, Ivy Pochoda, Paddy Hirsch, and Sarah M. Chen.

Milton Literary Festival - Milton, GA
2018-11-10 13:00 - 13:45 | Milton City Hall Complex, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA, 30004
Chris will attend the 4th annual Milton Literary Festival and speak as part of the “Teachers by Day / Authors by Night” panel with authors Amber Brock, Colleen Oakley, and Ricki Schultz.

Murder in the Magic City - Birmingham, AL
2019-02-23 09:00 - 15:30 | Homewood Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209
Chris will participate in the Murder in the Magic City conference at the Homewood Public Library outside of Birmingham, AL. His panel, “Sometimes the Past Comes Back to Haunt You,” starts at 3:00PM and will include authors Emily Carpenter (Every Single Secret, Until the Day I Die), Angie Gallion (Emergent), and Leigh Perry (A Skeleton in the Family).
Other authors attending the conference include Steven Cooper (Dig Your Grave), Linda Sands (Grand Theft Cargo), and Jason B. Sheffield (Son of a Bitch).

Murder on the Menu - Wetumpka, AL
2019-02-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Wetumpka Civic Center, 410 South Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092
Chris will participate in the 15th annual Murder on the Menu event in Wetumpka, AL, a fundraiser for the Wetumpka Library.

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Celebrity Luncheon - Marietta, GA
2019-03-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Marietta Country Club, 1400 Marietta Country Club Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30152
Chris will be one of the celebrities and notables at the annual Celebrity Luncheon for the Georgia Symphony Orchestra.

AWP Conference - Portland, OR
2019-03-28 12:00 - 13:15 | Oregon Convention Center, E143-144, Level 1, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR, 97232
Chris will participate in “Books for a Well-Read Life: Celebrating Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill” at the annual AWP Conference in Portland, OR. Other authors reading at this event include Heather Abel (The Optimistic Decade), Brock Clarke (I Am Calvin Bledsoe), and Joanna Luloff (The Beach at Galle Road). Our moderator will be Lauren Grodstein, author of Our Short History and director of the MFA Program at Rutgers University.

Write Now: Heroes and Villains with Brian Panowich - McDonough, GA
2019-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Story on the Square, 19 Griffin Street, McDonough, GA, 30253
Chris will pair with Brian Panowich, the award-winning author of Bull Mountain and Like Lions, for a Write Now program run by the Broadleaf Writers Association at Story on the Square in McDonough. The date has changed to July 13. Details forthcoming.

Decatur Book Festival (Decatur, Georgia)
2019-08-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Marriott Conference Center C, 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA, 30030
Chris will moderate the panel “The American Dream: Three Novels” at this year’s Decatur Book Festival. On the panel are Jason Allen, author of The East End; Tim Murphy, author of Correspondents; and Snowden Wright, author of American Pop.
From the Decatur Book Festival’s website:
There are many “American” stories. Snowden Wright’s American Pop is an epic saga that moves from Mississippi to Paris to New York and back again, following the family, ambition, passion, and tragedy that brings to life one unforgettable Southern dynasty—the Forsters, founders of the world’s first major soft-drink company—against the backdrop of more than a century of American cultural history. Jason Allen’s The East End is an atmospheric debut novel of family secrets and scandal, of love and heartbreak, of working class struggle versus the privileges of the super wealthy, all set in the Hamptons, a place whose incredible beauty means both pleasure and pain. And Tim Murphy’s The Correspondents is an enthralling and fast-moving epic of two families—one from New England, the other from the Middle East—and a haunting portrait of the best and worst sides of America. Join these three authors as they discuss the role of America in the dreams of their characters.

4th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference - Atlanta, GA
2019-09-21 09:00 - 2019-09-22 17:00 | Cobb Galleria, 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339
Chris will serve on three different panels at the 4th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

Goons, Dames, Lying, Cheating and Killing: Putting the Thrill in Thriller
Panelists: Emily Carpenter, Roger Johns, Christopher Swann / Moderator: Ian Campbell
Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:45-11:45am, Room #118
From the gritty pulp crime novels on dime store racks of old to the current bestselling trend of vulnerable, weird narrators finding murderers next door, on the train or just outside their window, nothing quite compels like a good thriller. But what are the ingredients you need to make your thriller delicious instead of toxic? How do you create something daring and effective in a genre where everything can be spoiled by too many turns of the screw? Our panelists will investigate, seeking out the clues to help you solve this challenging mystery within your own work.

Getting to Yes: How Community Helps Get You From Draft to Publication
Panelists: Roger Johns, Kimberly Jones, Christopher Swann / Moderator: Justin Barisich
Sunday, Sept. 22, 10:30-11:30am, Room #118
Life is hard. Writing is harder. Walking the writing road alone can further the difficulty and deepen the sense of isolation. Writers need writers. We need a community that consists of supportive critique groups, effective beta readers, and programs that introduce us to scores of writers, editors, agents, and publishers. These resources are easy to take for granted yet sometimes hard to find. Where do you start? How do you find “your people”? Let us open the door, answer your questions, and help you find the community you need.

When Bad is Worse: The Motives of Villainy
Panelists: Angie Thomas, Christopher Swann, Julian Winters / Moderator: Carmen Slaughter
Sunday, Sept. 22, 11:45am-12:45pm, Ballroom A
“When I’m Good, I’m Very Good, But When I’m Bad, I’m Better.” —Mae West
Antagonists don’t see themselves as evil. There’s always a motivation, a reason. And though villains can be diabolical, manipulative, vicious, bloodthirsty and ruthless, they’re often more intriguing for readers and writers to spend time with. If you handle them right. A properly written villain—much like Erik Killmonger, Hannibal Lecter, or the Wicked Witch of the West—can seduce your readers, test their loyalties, and even appeal to their baser instincts. Join our panel for a discussion on creating a believable and motivated antagonist that your readers may secretly (or not so secretly!) root for.

Hometown Novel Nights - Newnan, GA
2020-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Carnegie Library in Newnan, GA, 1 Lagrange Street, Newnan, GA, 30263
Chris will join authors Angela McRae and David Coppage for Hometown Novel Nights at the Carnegie Library in Newnan, GA.

In Conversation with Joshilyn Jackson at A Cappella Books - Atlanta, GA
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | A Cappella Books, 208 Haralson Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia, 30307
Chris will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling novelist Joshilyn Jackson about his new book, A Fire in the Night, at A Cappella Books in Atlanta.

Hometown Novel Nights - Newnan, GA
2021-09-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Carnegie Library in Newnan, GA, 1 Lagrange Street, Newnan, GA, 30263
Chris will be on the September author panel of the Hometown Novel Nights series in Newnan, GA, along with Estelle Ford-Williamson, Marlene Ratledge Buchanan, and Bob Moseley. For those unable to attend in person, the program will be simulcast on Facebook Live. Event registration available right after Labor Day weekend.

Hudson Library - Highlands, NC
2021-09-25 12:30 - 13:30 | Hudson Library, 554 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741
Chris will read from his newest book, A Fire in the Night, as well as talk about his writing and answer questions at the Hudson Library in Highlands, N.C. as part of their “Books & Bites” series. (Added bonus–A Fire in the Night is set in Highlands and Cashiers, and there is even a big scene in the Hudson Library itself!)

Murder in the Magic City - Birmingham, AL
2022-02-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Homewood Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209
Chris will be one of the guest authors at Murder in the Magic City at the Homewood Library just outside of Birmingham, AL. Details forthcoming.

Murder on the Menu - Wetumpka, AL
2022-02-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Wetumpka Civic Center, 410 South Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092
Chris will be one of the guest authors at Murder on the Menu in Wetumpka, AL. Details forthcoming.

Country Club of Sapphire Valley - Sapphire, NC
2022-07-19 16:00 - 17:00 | The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, 120 Handicap Drive, Sapphire Valley, NC, 28774
Chris will speak with the Country Club of Sapphire Valley’s Book Club about their July reading pick, A Fire in the Night.

Bouchercon 2022: Land of 10,000 Crimes - Minneapolis, MN
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-11 | Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 55403
Chris will attend Bouchercon in Minneapolis, MN from September 9-11. On Saturday, September 10, from 11:30AM to 12:15PM, Chris will be on the “Dark Academia” panel with authors John Copenhaver, Vivian Barz, David Bell, Anjili Babbar, and Carol Goodman.

Write Now: Authorpalooza 2022 at FoxTale Book Shoppe - Canton, GA
2022-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 | FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 East Main Street, #138, Woodstock, GA, 30188
Chris will participate in the Broadleaf Writers Association’s “Write Now: Authorpalooza 2022” at FoxTale Book Shoppe along with writers such as Kimberly Brock, Benji Carr, Peter Farris, Robert Gwaltney, Piper Huguley, Jessica Nettles, Zachary Steele, and more. Details forthcoming.

A Novel Idea: "An Evening of Suspense" - Alpharetta, GA
2022-11-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Alpharetta Public Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA, 30009
Chris will participate with authors Kimberly Belle and C. Matthew Smith in “An Evening of Suspense,” a panel moderated by Emily Carpenter, at the Alpharetta Public Library. Register for free at the provided link.

Murder in the Magic City - Birmingham, AL
2023-02-04 | Homewood Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209
Chris will be one of the guest authors at the Murder in the Magic City conference in Birmingham, AL, along with authors Bobby Mathews, Linda Sands, Debra Goldstein, Con Lehane, Lissa Marie Redmond, and more.

Murder on the Menu - Wetumpka, AL
2023-02-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Wetumpka Civic Center, 410 South Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092
Chris will be one of the guest authors at the Murder on the Menu conference in Wetumpka, AL.

Carrollton Book Fest - Carrollton, GA
2023-03-25 | Carrollton Center for the Arts, 251 Alabama Street, Carrollton, GA, 30117
Chris will be one of the featured authors–along with Raymond Atkins, T.M. Brown, Susan Crawford, and Alison Umminger–at the inaugural Carrollton Book Fest. See the website below for scheduling details.

Atlanta Book Launch for NEVER BACK DOWN - FoxTale Book Shoppe, Woodstock, GA
2023-07-23 14:00 - 15:30 | FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 East Main Street, #138, Woodstock, GA, 30188
Join me to celebrate the launch of my newest book, Never Back Down, at FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock, GA! I’ll be in conversation with award-winning author Peter Farris (The Devil Himself).

Hub City Bookshop with Joshilyn Jackson - Spartanburg, SC
2023-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Hub City Bookshop, 186 W. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306
I will be at Hub City Bookshop in conversation with NYT bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson, who also voices the audiobook versions of my Susannah Faulkner novels, Never Go Home and Never Back Down.

PALS Author Talk with Roger Johns - Dunwoody, GA
2023-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, GA, 30338
I will be at the PALS local authors talk at Dunwoody Baptist Church in conversation with Roger Johns, the award-winning writer of the Wallace Hartman Mysteries. We will talk about crime fiction, mysteries, and my newest Faulkner Family Thriller novel, Never Back Down. Signed books will be available for purchase.

The Book Tavern with Brian Panowich - Augusta, GA
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Book Tavern, 978 Broad Street, Augusta, GA, 30901-1213
I’ll be at the Book Tavern in Augusta talking with Brian Panowich about Never Back Down, Susannah Faulkner, crime fiction, and whatever else comes up. Wine and hors d’oeuvres provided. The event is free but seating is limited–a book purchase guarantees a seat.

Bouchercon - San Diego, CA
2023-08-30 15:15 - 16:05 | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101
I’ll be attending Bouchercon in San Diego from 8/30-9/2 and will be a participant on “The Deep, Dark South: Southern Noir and Gothic” panel.

Georgia Writers Museum Retreat (Eatonton, GA)
2024-02-10 14:00 - 15:15 | Eatonton Chamber of Commerce, 108 W Marion St, Eatonton, GA, 31024
I will serve on a panel titled “Things I Wish I’d Known Before Publishing My First Books” at the Georgia Writers Museum Retreat in Eatonton, GA on February 10. My fellow panelists will be T.M. “Mike” Brown, Rona Simmons, J. Shaw, and our moderator Kristine Anderson.

CANCELED Bouchercon 2024 - Nashville, TN
2024-08-29 16:00 - 16:50 | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214
(Sadly, I had to cancel my appearance at Bouchercon this year due to catching COVID the week before. I’m fine and now testing positive, but it was too close to the convention for me to feel safe about going–the last thing I’d ever want to do is get any conference attendees sick, or get rebound COVID and have to spend my conference in a hotel room. Here’s looking to attending Bouchercon 2025!)
I’ll be at Bouchercon this year in Nashville and will be on the dark academia panel “Another Brick in the Wall” with Lauren Nossett, Nova Jacobs, Frankie Bailey, and RJ Jacobs, moderated by Rodger Carlyle.
