Bloody Words

Bloody Words 2010
Toronto 		Bloody Words 2011
Victoria
Bloody Words is Canada's oldest and largest gathering of mystery readers and authors.

Founded in 1999, the conference has become the late Spring event for people who enjoy genre conventions.

Whether you're a Mystery Reader or Writer, published or unpublished, whether you're into humorous mysteries or the darkest of psychological noir, you'll always have lots to see and do at Canada's biggest annual mystery event.

How does this work?

People

  • Two guests of honour: one Canadian and one International, plus a Master of Ceremonies

  • A whole gang of mystery writers and fans.

Programming

  • Panels covering everything from first novels to the latest in forensics

  • The Mystery Café with a dozen authors from across Canada and beyond reading from and discussing their books

  • Workshops to help hone your writing skills

  • The Hammett Awards (held in even-numbered years)

  • Special surprise events

Lots of loot

  • Loot bags crammed with goodies, including reams of books

  • Dealers' room with your favourite books and much more

Services for authors

  • Meetings with agents (by appointment only)

  • Manuscript evaluations

  • The infamous Bony Pete Short Story Contest

Food and fun

  • Friday evening opening reception

  • Saturday night banquet with presentation of Bony Pete Award and numerous door prizes by our guest MC.

And all this for one price ~ and if you join early, you save money!

Who runs the Conference?

Bloody Words is controlled by a Board of Directors, made up of the founder and three members of the original Bloody Gang. Their sole purpose is make sure the conference continues the high standards that have become associated with it.

If you are interested in seeing Bloody Words come to your city, they are the ones to approach. You will find lots of support and the Gangsters Handbook spells out what is involved in forming your own Bloody Gang of criminous volunteers.