EVENTS
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One-to-One with James Grady
You already know him through his novel "Six Days of the Condor," which became the iconic movie starring Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway. Now James Grady is out with a thriller, "This Train," set onboard the famed Empire Builder on a wild ride from Seattle to Chicago. One-to-One with John DeDakis goes One-to-One with novelist James Grady.
Friday, June 24 BOOKSIGNING Richmond, Virginia
Looking forward to hanging out with you at the Libbie Place Barnes & Noble in Richmond, VA
Saturday, June 25 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern "How to Write a Novel"
In this online class, I'll show you the bird's eye view of the novel-writing process so that you can see everything that's involved. This class is perfect for a beginning or struggling writer. Sponsored by The Muse Writer's Center, Norfolk, Virginia.
July 8-10 IMAGINARIUM CONVENTION Louisville, Kentucky
I'll be the keynote speaker for the opening of this conference of creatives in Louisville, plus I'll be leading two writing workshops during the event.
July 13 - August 17 6 Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern "From Novice to Novelist"
This online writing workshop is a comprehensive look at the entire novel-writing process geared toward the beginner and/or struggling writer. There will be plenty of writing exercises and opportunities to have your work critiqued.
Tuesday, July 19
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
"How to Write a Key Scene"
In this online writing workshop, I'll teach you how to transform a blank page into a gripping and polished scene that's vivid and dynamic. You'll do plenty of writing -- and revising -- plus you can have your work critiqued. Sponsored by The Writer's Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
Saturday, July 23
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern
"Buffing & Polishing: The Art of the Rewrite"
The professional writer cares about the details. In this online writing workshop, I'll guide you through the process of revising your manuscript so that it's pristine and ready for the world. Sponsored by The Muse Writer's Center, Norfolk, Virginia.
Tuesday, July 26
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
"Writing From Personal Pain"
Writing can be therapeutic. It's helped me get through plenty of painful experiences, including the suicide of my sister and the death of my youngest son. Our society anesthetizes the pain. I'll help you find strategies to face it so that you can find healing. This online writing workshop is sponsored by The Writer's Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
Tuesday, August 9
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
"Facing Your Writing Fears"
If you're a writer, chances are you're an introvert, shy -- or both -- yet you feel you must write. If the thought of sharing your writing with others is daunting, this online writing workshop is for you. I'll help you find ways to face -- and overcome -- your writing fears. Sponsored by The Writer's Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
August 18-21
Killer Nashville
Once again I'll be returning to this premier writers' conference this time to provide you with in-depth feedback on your manuscript. Are you ready to find an agent? Killer Nashville is the place to meet him or her. See you there.
August 22-26
"From Novice to Novelist"
Once again, I'll be returning to the bucolic and intellectually stimulating campus of the famous Chautauqua Institution in southern New York state for Week 9, the last session of the summer season. I'll be leading "From Novice to Novelist," a daily two-hour workshop on all aspects of the novel-writing process.
September 8 - 11 BOUCHERCON World Mystery Writers Conference
Coming to Minneapolis!
September 19 -23 Monday through Friday "Becoming a Master Writer"
This intensive, in-depth Master Class will take place in person in Wisconsin's bucolic Door County.
September 30 - October 2 Friday through Sunday Creatures, Crimes, & Creativity (C3 Con)
I'll be leading a writing workshop at this intimate and substantive conference in Columbia, Maryland.
Horace Greeley Writers' Symposium Saturday, October 15
I'm honored to be the Featured Presenter at this year's Horace Greeley Writers' Symposium in Poultney, Vermont, the hometown of the crusading abolitionist journalist. Sponsored by the Horace Greeley Foundation.
One-to-One with Bruce Robert Coffin
He writes like Michael Connelly, but he's an actual detective. "One-to-One with John DeDakis" goes one-to-one with mystery writer Bruce Robert Coffin. Coffin, author of the award-winning Detective Byron mysteries, is a retired detective sergeant with 27 years in law enforcement. We talk about writing books, catching crooks, and we solve the JFK assassination (or at least we have a go at it).
One-to-One with Hank Phillippi Ryan
"Embrace the panic." That's the takeaway from my conversation with award-winning journalist and bestselling novelist Hank Phillippi Ryan. She's won 37 EMMYs as an investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV and she's the USA Today bestselling author of 13 thrillers. Hank exudes joy about storytelling. Our one-to-one talk is crammed with substantive advice for wannabe writers.
One-to-One with Savannah Brooks
Her undergrad degree is in marketing, she's got an MFA, and she's a publishing professor at the University of Minnesota. "One-to-One with John DeDakis" goes one-to-one with Literary Agent Savannah Brooks. Oh! She's also a boxing coach.
That's the #Truth Interview
Really enjoyed being interviewed by Jenny and Daniel Muscatell. We talk about a wide range of topics including the process of grief and healing after the deaths of my son and sister. We also discuss writing, politics, journalism, faith, and much more. They were a delight to talk with.
Life Without Limits Interview
I was interviewed anti-bullying advocate Thomas A. Russell on his radio/TV podcast "Life Without Limits." In addition to talking about my time working with Wolf Blitzer on CNN's "The Situation Room," Tom and I discussed how writing about grief and personal pain can be healthy, plus I share some writing tips.