What IS the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival?
The Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival is a day-long event, normally held at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, where mystery fans get a chance to meet national best-selling mystery authors! With book signings, multiple workshops, and moderated panel discussions, there is something for everyone. The 2020 festival was postponed (due to COVID) to March 6, 2021, and the organizers are working on showcasing an all-virtual format for attendees. We hope to return to in-person festival activities in March 2022.
What is the fee to attend the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival?
The Festival is on Saturday, March 6, 2021. It will be a virtual festival this year; it is free and open to the public, with advance registration. More details about the virtual format will be forthcoming.
How do I find out more details about becoming a Featured Author for the 2021 Festival?
Our author roster for 2021 has been filled. If you would like to be added to the distribution list for the 2022 application period, please email Katie at kkelley@suffolkva.us.
What panels are being offered and who will be on them?
Please see our panel page here. Due to author availability, this information may change.
I have been asked to fill out a survey during the festival. Am I required to do this?
While filling out a survey is not mandatory, it is much appreciated. The Festival uses it measure the demographics of our attendees. It also helps us determine how effective we are with Festival promotion and how we can make it better in the future.
The Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival is a day-long event, normally held at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, where mystery fans get a chance to meet national best-selling mystery authors! With book signings, multiple workshops, and moderated panel discussions, there is something for everyone. The 2020 festival was postponed (due to COVID) to March 6, 2021, and the organizers are working on showcasing an all-virtual format for attendees. We hope to return to in-person festival activities in March 2022.
What is the fee to attend the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival?
The Festival is on Saturday, March 6, 2021. It will be a virtual festival this year; it is free and open to the public, with advance registration. More details about the virtual format will be forthcoming.
How do I find out more details about becoming a Featured Author for the 2021 Festival?
Our author roster for 2021 has been filled. If you would like to be added to the distribution list for the 2022 application period, please email Katie at kkelley@suffolkva.us.
What panels are being offered and who will be on them?
Please see our panel page here. Due to author availability, this information may change.
I have been asked to fill out a survey during the festival. Am I required to do this?
While filling out a survey is not mandatory, it is much appreciated. The Festival uses it measure the demographics of our attendees. It also helps us determine how effective we are with Festival promotion and how we can make it better in the future.