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World Mystery Convention in Minneapolis: Bouchercon 2022

an opportunity to meet your favorite authors and soak in the world of mysteries

Minnesota is a land of many authors and readers and now there's a new opportunity for readers and writers - right here in our own state. BoucherCon 2022 is in Minneapolis September 8th-11th. Registration deadline is August 1st.

These are just some of the authors who will be at Bouchercon 2022.

William Kent Krueger
Jess Lourey
Alexander McCall Smith
Jo Nesbo
Ellen Hart
Charlaine Harris
Allen Eskens
Dennis Lehane

Author Jess Lourey and Terri Bischoff joined me via ZOOM on the Morning Show to tell us more.

For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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