Thursday, April 03, 2008

Cyril Wecht Institute at Dusquene University

I've had a couple of radio interviews here today, including a lovely hour spent talking to lively Lynn Cullen, talk radio host on WPTT.   I was also able to talk briefly to PJ Maloney on KQV.

This is all in preparation for the 8th Annual Forensic Science and Law Conference, presented by the Cyril Wecht Institute at Duquesne University.  The theme this year is "Where Fact Meets Fiction."

If you are anywhere near Pittsburgh between now and Saturday, come to this conference!   The faculty includes writers, hosts, and producers of CSI, Criminal Minds, Monk, Forensic Files, Autopsy48 Hours MysteriesTrace Evidence, Diagnosis Murder, and other television shows.  I'll be joined by writers including Robert Tannebaum, Ann Rule, Lee Goldberg, Jon Jefferson, and D.P. Lyle.  Leading forensic scientists and law enforcement experts, including Henry Lee, forensic pathologists Michael Baden and Cyril Wecht, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Mark Sarafik, law professor James Starrs, forensic psychologist Michael Welner, Judge Donald Shelton (who has studied the "CSI Effect") and many more.  There are still a few places left, so please call 412-396-1330 or register online here.  The cost is very reasonable, $35-75 depending on how many events you want to attend.

4 comments:

Jenny said...

Too bad I'm not near there! I'm a HUGE fan of CSI, Criminal Minds & the like, as well as a huge fan of yours! I do have a question as well. I'm jonesing for the next Irene Kelly book! Any idea when we'll see her again? Thanks! :)

Anonymous said...

I so would have loved to have attended. Jan, I'd like to "speak" with you about an idea I have that relates to CLP. Give me a shout at mysteryfiend@yahoo.com

beth

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

We met in the eleavator the Friday evening of the Wecht Inst and walked to the hotel together. I mentioned that I would like to do something here at my bookshop on CLP but I'm not sure what. Andy Straka has been here for signings and Katherine Ramsland has already agreed to do a "crime-themed" event here at the shop. I can ask several "local" crime authors to come in and each talk about their books, where they get their ideas, etc. But, I was hoping that you might have suggestions for the event that might benefit CLP?Thank you for any guidance you can provide. Debbie - Mechanicsburg Mystery Book Shop