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Congrats to Left Coast Crime 2011 Guest of Honor Steven Havill, author of the Posadas County Mystery Series Watch out for more of our “unusual” suspects at Left Coast Crime 2011 Aileen Baron Margit Liesche Rachel Brady Jeanne Matthews Robin Burcell Michael Norman Vicki Delany Ann Parker Steven Havill Twist Phelan Tammy Kaehler Priscilla Royal Ken Kuhlken Susan Slater Poisoned Pen Press—Publishing Excellence in Mystery 6962 E. 1st Ave, Suite 103 ! Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.poisonedpenpress.com ¡Bienvenidos a Nuevo Mexico! Two years ago, an innocent question landed in my inbox: “How far is Albuquerque from Santa Fe?” I liked Tom and Enid Schantz, so I an- swered their email quickly, “It’s close—fifty minutes if you’re married to the speed limit.” Their next response, much longer this time, explained that the hotel for the original location of LCC 2011 had fallen through…. I stopped reading long enough to hit myself on the forehead. I should have remembered that Tom and Enid were major players in the Left Coast Crime world. My eyes wandered to the end of their message. It concluded with: “Would you consider chairing the convention in Santa Fe?” Oh, man. Looking back, I know that the desire to share my love of New Mexico with the mystery community I adore blinded me to the amount of work chairing an all-volunteer convention would require. Honestly, if I counted Table of Contents all the time I’ve spent focused on LCC 2011, I surely could have written Schedule ........................................... 3 another book based in New Mexico. Maybe two. Panels, Cuentos, and More ............... 5 But the decision to hold Left Coast Crime 2011 in Santa Fe touched a Ernest Martinez: Art of La Fonda ..... 11 positive nerve in our community. The numbers didn’t lie: We sold out of Lifetime Achievement: Martin Cruz Smith .................. 13 rooms at La Fonda nearly a year in advance. We hit my attendance goals Guest of Honor: Margaret Coel ........ 15 more than eight months before the convention’s start. People wanted to Guest of Honor: Steven Havill .......... 17 come to New Mexico. It was my job to make the experience the best it Toastmaster: Steve Brewer .............. 19 could be. Fan Guest of Honor: Every step of the way, I had the most astounding core team imagina- Marvin Lachman ................... 21 ble. This convention’s success is because of their sense of responsibility, New Mexico & Its Mystery Writers ... 23 hard work, and clear thinking. My gratitude to: Joseph Badal, Olin Bray, Ghosts of Honor: Frances Crane & Christine Goff, David Haughawout, Rob Kresge, Sarah Schwartz, Andrea Dorothy B. Hughes ............... 25 Sterling, Lucinda Surber, Sue Trowbridge, Stan Ulrich, and Susan Zates. In Memoriam: David Thompson ...... 29 Program Participants ...................... 31 I had help and advice from Donna Andrews, Bryan Barrett, Michael About Left Coast Crime ................... 67 Befeler, Colleen Collins, Bill and Toby Gottfried, Noemi Levine, Susan Past LCC Honorees ......................... 67 Paturzo, Cecilia Runkle, Janet Rudolph, and Tom and Enid Schantz. Left Coast Crime Book Awards ....... 68 Our representative from the Santa Fe Visitors and Convention Bureau, Dilys Awards ................................... 69 Mara Saubers, as well as La Fonda staff April Gallegos, Virginia ReadWest: LCC Charity ................... 69 Leyva, and Stephanie Scrimshaw, have been dreams to work with. Useful Information ........................... 70 Marcia Skillman, our tour operator, deserves a special shout-out. And Book Dealers ..................................... 71 thank you to all of the conventions from which I borrowed ideas so Acknowledgments .......................... 73 shamelessly: Bouchercon, past LCCs, Magna Cum Murder, Malice LCC 2011 Committee ........................ 73 Domestic, Mayhem in the Midlands, and Murder in the Magic City. Who’s Here From Where? ................. 74 There’s a reason New Mexico is called “The Land of Enchantment.” La Fonda Map ..................... back cover I hope that during our LCC, you’ll take the time to explore Santa Fe. I hope a server at a restaurant asks you our state question: “Red or Green?” • Check the Bulletin Board by the Regis- and that you’ll say, “Christmas”—which is the way I usually like mine tration Table in the Mezzanine for news, because I adore both types of chile. I hope that you’ll witness the announcements, programming changes… extraordinary quality of light and color here—of a cloudless blue sky • Connections: There is a sign-up sheet against a red-brown adobe wall in the late afternoon. I hope that you’ll so you can arrange to meet others, such as smell piñon wood burning in fireplaces, visit museums, and walk this for day trips or restaurant visits. historic town. • Don’t Forget to Vote! Deposit your These four days represent the culmination of an astonishing amount of ballot in the box at the Registration Table work—all done for free—and all done on your behalf. by 1:30 PM on Saturday afternoon. My final hope is that you’ll enjoy every minute of your stay here. That will be the true reward for all of our efforts. © Left Coast Crime Conference, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization Pari Noskin Taichert, Left Coast Crime 2011 Chair The Big Chile in Santa Fe 1 !"#$%#&'()*(+(%,-.') )!(/(01#,(),"()%20/-+#,-.').3)) 4"()5.,)4"-(3)6".)7,28-(8)9:+.33-(1) ;,")-'),"()5.,)4"-(3):(1-(:) 0<) =>)?-+"#(/)@1('8233) ABCC)D(3,<)E.$-'(()) ) (QMR\1HZ0H[LFR·VRZQ*UXHW%ODQFGH1RLU) ?((,),"()#2,".1)#'8)%20/-:"(1) 9',(1),"()81#F-'&)3.1)31(()+.%-(:) 4"21:8#<);)²)G)%$)))))9/)!.1#H.')8()7#',#)I() )CBJ)!#,1.')7,1((,)K;)0/.+L:)31.$)D#)I.'8#M) ))))))))))) ) ! 2 Left Coast Crime 2011 Schedule Wednesday, March 23 _________________________________________________________ 3 PM – 6 PM Registration begins — on the Mezzanine 9 PM Learn poker with John Vorhaus and others, informal and fun — in the Santa Fe Room Thursday, March 24 ___________________________________________________________ 1 PM – 5 PM Panels and Cuentos begin (see detailed schedule p. 5; Cuentos explained p. 70) 7:30 PM – 9 PM Tony Hillerman’s Landscape— in the Lumpkin Ballroom Anne Hillerman and Don Strel present a slide show of their award-winning book. An informal memorial for Tony Hillerman follows. Friday, March 25 _____________________________________________________________ 7:30 AM – 9 AM Continental breakfast featuring New Writers — hosted by Mike Befeler in La Terraza 9 AM – 5 PM Panels and Cuentos continue (see detailed schedule pp. 6-7) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Welcoming Reception — hors d’oeuvres, dancers from Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, award nominee recognition, and more… — in the Lumpkin Ballroom 8 PM – 9:30 PM Route 66 in Santa Fe: How a TV Show Made Me a Writer — in the Lumpkin Ballroom See a Route 66 episode and learn how a television show changed David Morrell’s life. ___________________________________________________________ Saturday, March 26 7:30 AM Continental breakfast featuring Established Writers — hosted by Donna Andrews in La Terraza 9 AM – 5 PM Panels and Cuentos continue (see detailed schedule pp. 8-9) 6 PM Reception — no-host bar on Mezzanine and in the Stiha Room 7:15 PM – 9 PM Awards Banquet — in the Lumpkin Ballroom • Banquet doors open at 7:15 PM • Presentation of four LCC Awards and the IMBA Dilys Award (see pp. 68-69) • Silent Auction winners announced at end of banquet Sunday, March 27 ____________________________________________________________ 9 AM – 9:45 AM Officer Down — Michael McGarrity interviews Tonia Harris, widow of slain Sandoval County Sheriff’s Sergeant Joe Harris. She speaks in public for the first time about the fateful day when her husband was ambushed. — in the Lumpkin Ballroom 10 AM – 11:45 AM Panels and Cuentos conclude (see detailed schedule p. 9) ¡Hasta la vista! Have a safe trip home and we’ll see you at LCC 2012 in Sacramento! • Registration: On the Mezzanine: Wednesday, • Book exchange — Please use the table on the 3 PM – 6 PM; Thursday-Saturday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Mezzanine near the Lumpkin Ballroom. • Book signings follow each Panel and Cuento • Hospitality Suite in La Terraza — Snacks, the session in the Santa Fe Room on the main floor. Silent Auction, and a tremendous view from the • Silent Auction is ongoing in La Terraza, starting third floor. Hours: Thursday, 1 PM – 4 PM; Friday Thursday afternoon and continuing through the & Saturday, 9 AM – 4 PM; Sunday, 9 AM – 11 AM. pre-banquet cocktail party. The winners will be • Writers’ Breakfast seating is limited — it’s first announced at the Awards Banquet. Donated items come, first-served. We’ve ordered more food than include: signed 1st editions, character names, a 30- there is seating, so you can stop by and grab a muffin page professional manuscript edit, three hours of or yogurt before the first panel of the day. professional research, memberships to CrimeFest • Book Dealers are in the New Mexico Room on the and LCC 2012, and a variety of crazy-themed main floor. Hours: Thursday, 1 PM – 5 PM; Friday specialty baskets. Bid early, bid often, and take & Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, 9 AM – noon. home a treasure! (For information on auction pro- • Don’t Forget to Vote! Your LCC Awards Ballot is ceeds recipient ReadWest, see p. 69.) included in your registration packet. Please put your • Volunteers: If you’d like to help out, check in at ballot in the ballot box at the Registration Table on the Volunteer Table on the Mezzanine. the Mezzanine by 1:30 PM on Saturday afternoon. The Big Chile in Santa Fe 3 2AIL %XCURSIONS FOR "OOK ,OVERS -«iVÌ>VÕ>ÀÊ*ÀÛ>ÌiÊ,>ÊÕÀiÞÃÊÜÌ Ê iÃÌ-i}ÊÞÃÌiÀÞÊEÊ,>ViÊÕÌ ÀÃ WWW-YSTERY2AILSCOM 4 Left Coast Crime 2011 Panels, Cuentos, and More… Note: Book signings take place in the Santa Fe Room immediately following a panel or cuento. Panel assignments are subject to change.