Magna cum Murder

Crime Writing Festival

 

October 30-November 1, 2015 

The Columbia Club, Indianapolis, IN

 

Guest of Honor ~ William Kent Krueger

International Guest of Honor ~ Simon Brett
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21 Reasons to Attend Magna XXI
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Muncie, Indiana

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Kathryn Kennison, Director

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Jama Kehoe Bigger
Ruthie Lucas
Diane Watters





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21 Reasons to Attend Magna XXI

Since Magna is celebrating its 21st anniversary, we wanted to compile a list of 21 reasons to attend Magna. Many of you sent responses!

1. You can meet GOH William Kent Krueger, International GOH Simon Brett, and many more of your favorite authors.


 2. It's like homecoming every year.


 3. In hopes of learning even half as much as I did at my inaugural Magna in 2014, on topics from writing habits to plotting to book publicity.

- Andrew Welsh-Huggins

4. Because so many attendees return year after year, I get to see old friends and make new ones!
- Tony Perona

5. Networking and having the opportunity to spend some quality time with my sisters and brothers from the Speed City Sisters in Crime Chapter. After communing with all of these very talented folks, I go home with a multitude of inspiration and become more productive.
- M. E. May
 
6. Magna is the friendliest mystery con around. And it's centrally located.
- Michael Allen Dymmoch
 
7.  If you're a professional mystery writer, you'll probably be a panelist, which is a great promotion opportunity!
8.  EVERYONE is down-to-earth friendly! There are no prima donnas.
9. You will learn something new, i.e. how actors are taught to make fighting look real!
10. The food is exceptional!
11. As an attendee, you are appreciated!
- Judy Douglas Knauer

12. Terrific panels.
13. The people.
14. The atmosphere.
 - Charles and Caroline Todd
 

15 It's the most comfortable and accessible conference that I've been to for authors and readers to share their passion for mysteries.

- Larry D. Sweazy
 

16. Magna is so much fun, and it's become an annual tradition for me.  Everyone is wonderful!

- Marcia Baugh
 
17. The elegant party atmosphere.
- John Desjarlais
 

18.  I am drawn to Magna as if it were a magnet.  I love the companionable atmosphere and the great writing tips for real pros.

- Janis Wilson
 

19.  I see so many friends again, year after year, and never go home without making some new ones.

 - PJ Coldren
 

20.  It's an easy drive from Chicago.

- Libby Fischer Hellman
 

21.  To see my friends.

- Matthew V. Clemens
 
We invite you to register (soon!) for Magna XXI and discover your own reason to return every year!

REGISTER HERE!
Hotel Information

 

In addition to the block of rooms at the Columbia Club, Magna's host hotel, we have a block of rooms reserved at the 
Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown, 10 East Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. (317) 955-9700. 

 

To book your room at the Hilton Garden Inn:

  1. Call the front desk at (317) 955-9700.
  2. Reference the Magna cum Murder, group code CMC15
  3. The associate should be able to tell you what is currently available in the block 
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