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!
