Interested in having a mystery writer speak at your next function?

Though we write about crime and violence, we're really a nice bunch of people. And many of our members love to speak at library events, bookstores, and other meetings where we can talk about our books, our research, and our writing lives.

You'll find a list here of authors who are willing to speak at events, as well as whatever contact information the author has provided – an email address, a website, etc. We've also asked authors to indicate where they're willing to travel within the state of Florida. But keep in mind that for the right audience and venue, many authors may be willing to travel outside their stated preference.

While an honorarium is always welcome, many authors here are willing to speak without charge to non-profit groups and at locations where their books can be sold. Don't hesitate to contact anyone on this list, even if you're unable to offer payment.

Neil Plakcy, Hollywood, Fla.
www.mahubooks.com; email: neil.plakcy@mwaflorida.org
Willing to travel up to two hours drive. Author of a police procedural series set in Honolulu featuring an openly gay homicide detective; also authors M/M romance novels and edits anthologies

Michael Haskins, Key West, Fla.
www.michaelhaskins.net
I am willing to travel. All the information you need to contact me and learn about my books is on my website.

Lesley A. Diehl
www.lesleydiehl.com
Author of A Deadly Draught, retired psychologist, will talk about murder, beer, and winter visitors— Nov.– March only. Will travel to Okeechobee, Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Contact information on website.

Barbara Levenson
www.barbaralevenson.com
Author of the Mary Magruder Katz mysteries, former prosecutor, defense attorney and circuit court judge in Miami-Dade County, now a senior judge, breeder of champion German Shepherd dogs. Available to travel in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, Oct-June. Summer months in Quechee, Vermont.

Barbara Fox
www.mysteryonthemenu.com
Author, producer/director of Mystery on the Menu an interactive theater company. I will travel in Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties, Naples, The Keys, mystery presentation with audience participation. Contact info on website.

Nancy J. Cohen
www.nancyjcohen.com
Author of fifteen books, including Bad Hair Day mysteries and paranormal romance. Will travel within South and Central Florida. More details on website or speaker proposal upon request.