A Novel Idea – Dunwoody, GA

Crema Espresso Gourmet 2458 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA

Chris will appear at A Novel Idea in Dunwoody along with authors Mark Warren, McPatti Langston, Doug Dahlgren, and Jason Sheffield.

Write Now: Heroes and Villains with Brian Panowich – McDonough, GA

Story on the Square 19 Griffin Street, McDonough, GA

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)

Marriott Conference Center C 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA

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 […]

4th Annual Broadleaf Writers Conference – Atlanta, GA

Cobb Galleria 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA

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 […]

Bouchercon 2019 – Dallas, TX

Hyatt Regency Dallas 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, TX

Chris will be attending Bouchercon 2019 in Dallas, Texas.

Hometown Novel Nights – Newnan, GA

Carnegie Library in Newnan, GA 1 Lagrange Street, Newnan, GA

Chris will join authors Angela McRae and David Coppage for Hometown Novel Nights at the Carnegie Library in Newnan, GA.

Noir at the House – Virtual Edition

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). Please consider making a donation to the Wild […]

Malaprop’s – Asheville, NC (virtual)

Malaprop's Bookstore 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC

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.

Book Launch for NEVER TURN BACK – Atlanta, GA (virtual)

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School 805 Mount Vernon Highway NW, Atlanta, GA

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).

BookTowne – Manasquan, NJ (virtual)

BookTowne 171 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

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.