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SUMMARY:Noir at the Bar - Birmingham\, AL
DESCRIPTION:Come join Chris and a host of other authors–including Brian Panowich\, Emily Carpenter\, Hank Early\, Chris Offutt\, Rachel Hawkins\, JB Stevens\, Mark Westmoreland and more–for a great evening of storytelling LIVE at the Wild Roast Cafe in Hoover\, Alabama\, just outside of Birmingham. Find a new favorite author\, listen to some fantastic stories\, get a picture with a literary hero\, and buy a signed book or two.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/noir-at-the-bar-hoover-al/
LOCATION:Wild Roast Cafe\, 585 Shades Crest Road\, Hoover\, AL\, 35226
CATEGORIES:Reading and Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20210609T000458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T000716Z
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SUMMARY:Party at A Cappella Books - Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Come join Chris in-person along with other Atlanta-area authors—including Joshilyn Jackson\, Andrew Feiler\, Sally Sears\, and Benjamin Hedin—for a party on the back patio of A Cappella Books! Eat\, drink\, hob-nob with some Atlanta literati\, and buy a signed book or three from one of my city’s premier indie bookstores.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/a-cappella-bookstore-party-atlanta-ga/
LOCATION:A Cappella Books\, 208 Haralson Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30307
CATEGORIES:Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20210212T150133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T154050Z
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SUMMARY:HIES Parent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Chris will be meeting virtually with the newly-formed Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Parent Book Club to discuss Never Turn Back.  \nHIES parents who are interested in participating\, please contact Chris at chris.swann@hies.org for details on how to join.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/hies-parent-book-club/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),In Conversation (virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lys Paulhus":MAILTO:paulhus1@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200909T155749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T184939Z
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SUMMARY:Lewes Public Library / Browseabout Books - Lewes\, DE (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will talk about his newest book\, Never Turn Back\, with the Lewes Public Library via Zoom. Browseabout Books will be the bookseller for the event. Click on registration link below for free access to the virtual event.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/lewes-public-library-browseabout-books-lewes-de-virtual/
LOCATION:Lewes Public Library\, 111 Adams Avenue\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:In Conversation (virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Lowe":MAILTO:rebecca.lowe@lib.de.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20201025T185959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T124339Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Brian Panowich (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will talk about Never Turn Back\, crime fiction\, the publishing business\, and lots more with award-winning author Brian Panowich. Any conversation with Brian is a good time and this won’t be any different. As the event website states\, “This will not be your parents’ author interview.” \nA Cappella Books will be the bookseller for the event\, and Zachary Steele of the Broadleaf Writers Association will moderate. \nJoin Zoom Meeting (Thursday\, October 29 at 7pm)\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81577523153 \nMeeting ID: 815 7752 3153
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/conversation-with-brian-panowich-virtual/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),In Conversation (virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Panowich":MAILTO:bpanowich@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200916T141658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T184432Z
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SUMMARY:Bethany Beach Books - Bethany Beach\, DE (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will be in conversation virtually with Bethany Beach Books about his newest book\, Never Turn Back. 
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/bethany-beach-books-bethany-beach-de-virtual/
LOCATION:Bethany Beach Books\, 99 Garfield Parkway\, Bethany Beach\, DE\, 19930
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),In Conversation (virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zandria Senft":MAILTO:zandria@bethanybeachbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200721T211316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T004858Z
UID:1819-1603306800-1603310400@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Conversation with Wiley Cash - Raleigh\, N.C. (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will be in virtual conversation with Wiley Cash\, author of The Last Ballad and A Land More Kind than Home\, sponsored by Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh\, NC.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/conversation-with-wiley-cash-virtual/
LOCATION:Quail Ridge Books\, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road\, Raleigh\, NC\,  27609
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),In Conversation (virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ren%C3%A9 Martin":MAILTO:rene.martin@quailridgebooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200723T185839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T151953Z
UID:1826-1603130400-1603134000@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Hub City Bookshop - Spartanburg\, SC (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will speak virtually with Jacque Lancaster of Hub City Bookshop about his new novel\, Never Turn Back. Tickets via Eventbrite (link here for tickets). Attendance is free; a paid ticket option will include a signed copy of Never Turn Back.  \n 
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/hub-city-bookshop-spartanburg-sc-virtual/
LOCATION:Hub City Bookshop\, 186 W. Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29306
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),In Conversation (virtual),Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jacque Lancaster":MAILTO:jacque@hubcity.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200828T191407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T170920Z
UID:1873-1603044000-1603047600@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Read It Again Bookstore - Suwanee\, GA (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will be in conversation (virtually) with Read It Again Bookstore in Suwanee\, GA. The interview will be broadcast via StreamYard on Facebook Live and YouTube live. Details forthcoming.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/read-it-again-bookstore-virtual-suwanee-ga/
LOCATION:Read It Again Bookstore\, 3630 Peachtree Pkwy\, Suite 314\, Suwanee\, GA\, 30024
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),In Conversation (virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim McNamara":MAILTO:Kim@Read-It-Again.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20201013T161904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T162239Z
UID:1996-1602941400-1602946800@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Atlanta Writers Club: The Origin of a Novel - Atlanta\, GA (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will be a guest speaker at the virtual October 17 meeting of the Atlanta Writers Club. He will talk about “The Origin of a Novel”: where novel ideas come from\, how we explore them\, what it was like to write a second novel\, and more. To participate\, add yourself to the AWC mailing list here to receive an email link for the online meeting. A Cappella Books will be selling copies of Never Turn Back at the event.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/atlanta-writers-club-the-origin-of-a-novel-atlanta-ga-virtual/
LOCATION:Atlanta Writers Club\, Dunwoody\, GA
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),Keynote
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ORGANIZER;CN="George Weinstein":MAILTO:gjweinstein@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200804T123951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T144058Z
UID:1844-1602702000-1602705600@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Conversation with Joshilyn Jackson - Atlanta\, GA (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will be in virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson about his new novel Never Turn Back\, hosted by the Atlanta History Center. Register for free at the event website link below for Zoom access.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/atlanta-history-center-atlanta-ga-virtual/
LOCATION:Atlanta History Center\, 130 West Paces Ferry Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305
CATEGORIES:In Conversation (virtual)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://christopherswann.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AHC-10.14.20-1.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Whitman":MAILTO:kwhitman@atlantahistorycenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200713T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T004633Z
UID:1816-1602180000-1602183600@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Fountain Bookstore - Richmond\, VA (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will have a virtual interview via Crowdcast with Fountain Bookstore in Richmond\, VA for his latest novel\, Never Turn Back. He will also have a Q&A session. \nLink to Crowdcast event here. \nLink to Eventbrite here.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/fountain-bookstore-richmond-va-virtual/
LOCATION:Fountain Bookstore\, 1312 E. Cary St.\, Richmond\, VA\,  23219
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),In Conversation (virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Justice":MAILTO:info@fountainbookstore.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200727T195824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T124900Z
UID:1838-1602095400-1602099000@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:BookTowne - Manasquan\, NJ (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chris will have a virtual event with BookTowne to discuss his latest novel\, Never Turn Back. Register to attend below and have a chance to win a signed and personalized copy of the novel.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/booktowne-manasquan-nj-virtual/
LOCATION:BookTowne\, 171 Main Street\, Manasquan\, NJ\, 08736
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),In Conversation (virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maribeth Pelly":MAILTO:events@booktowne.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200727T183527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201004T190055Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch for NEVER TURN BACK - Atlanta\, GA (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris virtually via Zoom for the launch of his latest novel\, Never Turn Back\, hosted by Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta\, GA. Author Carmen Deedy will join Chris in a conversation. Signed copies available from FoxTale Book Shoppe (link here).
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/book-launch-for-never-turn-back-atlanta-ga-virtual/
LOCATION:Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School\, 805 Mount Vernon Highway NW\, Atlanta\, GA\,  30327
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A (virtual),In Conversation (virtual),Reading,Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Payne":MAILTO:andrew.payne@hies.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200819T230404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201004T185744Z
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SUMMARY:Malaprop's - Asheville\, NC (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:One day before his newest book drops\, Chris will engage in a virtual conversation via Zoom about Never Turn Back with Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville\, N.C.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/malaprops-virtual-asheville-nc/
LOCATION:Malaprop’s Bookstore\, 55 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, NC\,  28801
CATEGORIES:In Conversation (virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Jones-Byrne":MAILTO:stephanie@malaprops.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200509T022537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220109T033723Z
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SUMMARY:Noir at the House - Virtual Edition
DESCRIPTION:Chris will join several other authors like S. A. Cosby\, Hank Early\, Brian Panowich\, Paul Tremblay\, Andy Davidson\, Nathan Ballingrud\, Crystal O’Leary-Davidson\, and many more for Noir at the House. This virtual event will take place via Zoom on Saturday\, May 16 at 7PM CDT (8PM EDT). \nPlease consider making a donation to the Wild Roast: https://www.wildroastcafe.com/support
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/noir-at-the-house-virtual-edition/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20200120T164118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T235222Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Novel Nights - Newnan\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Chris will join authors Angela McRae and David Coppage for Hometown Novel Nights at the Carnegie Library in Newnan\, GA.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/hometown-novel-nights-newnan-ga/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library in Newnan\, GA\, 1 Lagrange Street\, Newnan\, GA\, 30263
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,In Conversation,Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="T.M. 'Mike' Brown":MAILTO:mike@tmbrownauthor.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20191028T020051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T020051Z
UID:1661-1572566400-1572825599@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Bouchercon 2019 - Dallas\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Chris will be attending Bouchercon 2019 in Dallas\, Texas.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/bouchercon-2019-dallas-tx/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Dallas\, 300 Reunion Boulevard\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20190218T011046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T161815Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference - Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Chris will serve on three different panels at the 4th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference in Atlanta\, Georgia. \n  \nGoons\, Dames\, Lying\, Cheating and Killing: Putting the Thrill in Thriller \nPanelists: Emily Carpenter\, Roger Johns\, Christopher Swann / Moderator: Ian Campbell \nSaturday\, Sept. 21\, 10:45-11:45am\, Room #118 \nFrom 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. \n  \nGetting to Yes: How Community Helps Get You From Draft to Publication\nPanelists: Roger Johns\, Kimberly Jones\, Christopher Swann / Moderator: Justin Barisich \nSunday\, Sept. 22\, 10:30-11:30am\, Room #118 \nLife 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. \n  \nWhen Bad is Worse: The Motives of Villainy\nPanelists: Angie Thomas\, Christopher Swann\, Julian Winters / Moderator: Carmen Slaughter \nSunday\, Sept. 22\, 11:45am-12:45pm\, Ballroom A \n“When I’m Good\, I’m Very Good\, But When I’m Bad\, I’m Better.” —Mae West \nAntagonists 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/4th-annual-broadleaf-writers-conference-atlanta-ga/
LOCATION:Cobb Galleria\, 2 Galleria Parkway SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,In Conversation,Signing,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary Steele":MAILTO:broadleafwriters@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20190729T194627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T173654Z
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SUMMARY:Decatur Book Festival (Decatur\, Georgia)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom the Decatur Book Festival’s website: \nThere 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.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/decatur-book-festival-decatur-georgia/
LOCATION:Marriott Conference Center C\, 130 Clairemont Avenue\, Decatur\, GA\,  30030
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,In Conversation,Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joy Pope":MAILTO:joy@decaturbookfestival.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20190331T152855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T183425Z
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SUMMARY:Write Now: Heroes and Villains with Brian Panowich - McDonough\, GA
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/write-now-program-with-brian-panowich-mcdonough-ga/
LOCATION:Story on the Square\, 19 Griffin Street\, McDonough\, GA\, 30253
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,In Conversation,Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary Steele":MAILTO:broadleafwriters@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20190425T005813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T005813Z
UID:1542-1557253800-1557261000@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:A Novel Idea - Dunwoody\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Chris will appear at A Novel Idea in Dunwoody along with authors Mark Warren\, McPatti Langston\, Doug Dahlgren\, and Jason Sheffield.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/a-novel-idea-dunwoody-ga/
LOCATION:Crema Espresso Gourmet\, 2458 Mt. Vernon Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,Reading and Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Florence":MAILTO:kathywflorence@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20181204T033221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T033221Z
UID:1479-1556964900-1556974800@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Atlanta Writers Conference - Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Chris will deliver two keynote talks at the Atlanta Writers Conference in Atlanta\, GA–“The Road to Publication” and “Write What You Know\, and Make Up the Rest.” The conference is sponsored by the Atlanta Writers Club.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/atlanta-writers-conference-atlanta-ga/
LOCATION:Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel\, 4736 Best Rd.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30337
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ORGANIZER;CN="George Weinstein":MAILTO:gjweinstein@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T131500
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20190110T185055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T185210Z
UID:1487-1553774400-1553778900@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:AWP Conference - Portland\, OR
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/awp-conference-portland-or/
LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center\, E143-144\, Level 1\, 777 NE Martin Luther King\, Jr. Blvd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97232
CATEGORIES:In Conversation,Reading and Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20190220T203252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T203252Z
UID:1526-1553342400-1553353200@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Georgia Symphony Orchestra Celebrity Luncheon - Marietta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Chris will be one of the celebrities and notables at the annual Celebrity Luncheon for the Georgia Symphony Orchestra.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/georgia-symphony-orchestra-celebrity-luncheon-marietta-ga/
LOCATION:Marietta Country Club\, 1400 Marietta Country Club Drive NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30152
CATEGORIES:In Conversation,Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Bowles":MAILTO:ebola@mindspring.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20181204T032548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T185806Z
UID:1473-1552581000-1552584600@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Alumni Reading Event at Georgia State - Atlanta\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Chris will participate in a reading with fellow GSU graduate Soniah Kamal\, author of Unmarriageable\, at Georgia State University.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/alumni-reading-event-at-georgia-state-atlanta-ga/
LOCATION:Department of English\, GSU\, 25 Park Place NE\, 23rd Floor\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,Reading and Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Russell":MAILTO:josh@gsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190311T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190311T154500
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20190123T151617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T170213Z
UID:1503-1552314600-1552319100@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Perimeter College - Dunwoody\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Chris will read\, talk\, and participate in a Q&A at The Chattahoochee Review‘s guest author series at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College (Dunwoody campus).
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/perimeter-college-dunwoody-ga/
LOCATION:GPC/GSU Dunwoody Campus\, NC Building Auditorium\, 2101 Womack Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,Keynote,Reading and Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Schachner":MAILTO:aschachner@gsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20181015T192759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T014157Z
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SUMMARY:Murder on the Menu - Wetumpka\, AL
DESCRIPTION:Chris will participate in the 15th annual Murder on the Menu event in Wetumpka\, AL\, a fundraiser for the Wetumpka Library.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/murder-on-the-menu-wetumpka-al/
LOCATION:Wetumpka Civic Center\, 410 South Main Street\, Wetumpka\, Alabama\, 36092
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,In Conversation,Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tammy Lynn":MAILTO:tammybookbasket@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20181107T202407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T164025Z
UID:1467-1550912400-1550935800@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Murder in the Magic City - Birmingham\, AL
DESCRIPTION: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). \nOther authors attending the conference include Steven Cooper (Dig Your Grave)\, Linda Sands (Grand Theft Cargo)\, and Jason B. Sheffield (Son of a Bitch).
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/murder-in-the-magic-city-birmingham-al/
LOCATION:Homewood Library\, 1721 Oxmoor Road\, Homewood\, AL\, 35209
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,In Conversation,Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Fenton":MAILTO:mhfenton@charter.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T134500
DTSTAMP:20260511T162250
CREATED:20180423T130456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T121620Z
UID:1277-1541854800-1541857500@christopherswann.com
SUMMARY:Milton Literary Festival - Milton\, GA
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://christopherswann.com/event/milton-literary-festival-milton-ga/
LOCATION:Milton City Hall Complex\, 2006 Heritage Walk\, Milton\, GA\, 30004
CATEGORIES:Audience Q&A,In Conversation,Signing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keryl Oliver":MAILTO:koliver@storiagroup.org
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