CHRISTOPHER SWANN

Hub City Bookshop with Joshilyn Jackson - Spartanburg, SC
2023-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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.

A Novel Idea - Alpharetta, GA
2023-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Brimstone Restaurant and Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Rd Con, Alpharetta, GA, 30022, United States
I will be one of four authors for “A Night of History, Mystery, Mayhem, and Music” at the Brimstone Restaurant and Tavern. Other authors include T.M. Brown, Kate Hallock, and Mike Shaw playing. There will also be live music. The event is free but please register to get a ticket.

Bouchercon - San Diego, CA
2023-08-30 15:15 - 16:05 (America/New_York) | 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.

Acworth Book and Storytelling Festival - Acworth, GA
2023-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Rosenwald School, 4410 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
I will be selling and signing books and talking to readers at the Acworth Book and Storytelling Festival on Saturday, October 14.

NEW Barnes & Noble store - Marietta, GA
2023-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Barnes & Noble in East Cobb, 4475 Roswell Road, Suite 102, Marietta, GA, 30062
To help celebrate the opening of the NEW Barnes & Noble in East Cobb, I will be signing books and talking to readers at the store on Thursday, November 2 from 5-7pm.

Villa Rica Public Library LitFest - Villa Rica, GA
2023-11-04 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Villa Rica Public Library, 869 Dallas Hwy, Villa Rica, GA, 30180
I will be at the Villa Rica Public Library LitFest on Saturday, November 4. From 9:00-10:25am I’ll be running a workshop, “Writing and Creativity,” designed to get your creative juices flowing.

Georgia Writers Museum Retreat (Eatonton, GA)
2024-02-10 14:00 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | 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.

Featured Speaker at CAW Spring Conference - Cartersville, GA
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 122 W Main St, Cartersville, GA, 30120
On Saturday, May 18, I will be the keynote speaker at the Cartersville Area Writers Spring Conference in downtown Cartersville, GA. The conference runs from 9 am to 4 pm, and I’ll also be selling and signing my books.

CANCELED Bouchercon 2024 - Nashville, TN
2024-08-29 16:00 - 16:50 (America/New_York) | 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.

2024 Johns Creek Literary Fair - Johns Creek, GA
2024-09-29 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, 30022
I’ll be one of the authors at this year’s Johns Creek Literary Fair. Rick Bragg is the headliner and will be interviewed by Brian Panowich. Schedule is as follows:
Noon-12:30: Arrival time; buy/unpack lunch and find a seat
12:30-1:30: Lunch with Local Authors (I’ll be one of them–we will participate in a Speed Dating event onstage, sharing our three-minute elevator pitches with the audience)
1:30-2:00: Mix and mingle with with Local Authors at their tables (come see me and buy a signed book or two!)
2:00-3:00: Legal Eagles With Scribe Vibes Panel (includes my friend C. Matthew Smith, author of the excellent Twentymile)
3:00-3:30: Signing time with Panel authors
3:30-4:30: Rick Bragg/Brian Panowich keynote event
4:30-5:00: Signing time with Bragg/Panowich
Noon-5:00: Children’s Authors reading to and celebrating kids

Arts Festival at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School - Atlanta, GA
2024-11-22 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, 805 Mount Vernon Highway NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
Tomorrow I will be selling and signing books at the HIES Arts Festival. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the arts programs at Holy Innocents’. Holiday gifts and supporting the arts–what more could you want?
Artists’ tables will be located inside the Humanities Building.

Tinsel & Tales at The Book Worm Bookstore - Powder Springs, GA
2024-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Book Worm, 4451 Marietta St., Powder Springs, GA, 30127
I’ll be at The Book Worm from 5-8pm on Friday, December 6, for a holiday book signing along with other local authors like Kimberly Brock, Sally Kilpatrick, and Vanessa Riley. Details forthcoming.

Book Exchange - Marietta, GA
2024-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Book Exchange, 2932 Canton Road, Suite 220, Marietta, GA, 30066
Come join me, Brian Panowich, Karen White, Jessica Handler, Mickey Dubrow, and other local authors at Book Exchange for a holiday signing! Details forthcoming.

Noir at the Bar - Birmingham, AL
2025-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Red Cat Coffee House, 2901 2nd Ave S., Birmingham, AL, 35233
I’ll be at Noir at the Bar in Birmingham, Alabama from 6pm on (Central Standard Time) along with authors Bobby Mathews, Randy Moon, J. H. Markert, Brandi Bradley, and more.

Book Exchange 50th Anniversary - Marietta, GA
2025-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Book Exchange, 2932 Canton Road, Suite 220, Marietta, GA, 30066
Come join me, Robert Gwaltney, and Phil Price as we help celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Book Exchange. There will be books and authors signing books and also cake.

Pontoon Brewing Company - Sandy Springs, GA
2025-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Pontoon Brewing Company, 8601 Dunwoody Place, Building 500, Suite 500, Sandy Springs, GA, 30350
I’ll be at Pontoon Brewing Company from 1 – 3 pm signing books and talking with readers. Read It Again Bookstore will be the bookseller. Come have a pint and grab a book as well!

Bouchercon 2025 "Blood on the Bayou: Case Closed" - New Orleans, LA
2025-09-04 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Marriott Hotel New Orleans, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
I’ll be at Bouchercon in New Orleans this year! I’m scheduled as a panelist on “Mysteries and Thrillers Infused with Espionage and Intrigue” with authors Daco S. Auffenorde, Brett Battles, Rodger Carlyle, A.C. Frieden, and A.M. Adair (moderator). That panel is currently scheduled for Thursday, September 4, from 12:30 – 1:25 PM in Salon F-G-H. The date, time, and location of every panel is subject to change, so check the Bouchercon 2025 website for the most up-to-date schedule.

Books-A-Million Grand Opening--Sandy Springs, GA
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Books-A-Million, 4600 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA, 30342, United States
Come join me at the grand opening of the new Books-A-Million in Sandy Springs, where I’ll be selling and signing books starting at 11am!

Garden City Noir at the Bar - Augusta, GA
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Le Chat Noir, 304 8th Street, Augusta, GA, 30901, United States
Join me along with Brian Panowich, Meagan Lucas, Jon Lindstrom, Peter Farris, Karen Head, Jason Sheffield, and Samantha Jayne Allen for a “noir at the bar” at the incomparable Le Chat Noir in Augusta, GA! Doors open at 6pm with storytelling starting at 7pm. Entry is FREE and the bar will be open and all authors’ books will be for sale courtesy of The Book Tavern.

Scott Gould at Poe & Company Bookstore--Milton, GA
2026-04-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk, Suite P101, Milton, GA, 30004, United States
Come out Thursday, April 2, at 5:30PM to Poe & Company in Milton, where I’ll be interviewing author Scott Gould about his latest novel, Peace Like a River. It’s an outstanding book. And it’s his birthday!
Tickets for general admission are free, or you can pay $26.28 to also reserve a copy of Peace Like a River for you to pick up when you arrive. Poe & Company will be selling copies of both of our books, which we’ll happily sign for you.

Scott Gould (Escobar Photography)
