PRESS RELEASE Swedish Novelist Liza Marklund Featured at Pen USA 'Beyond Blond' Event With Local Authors

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Swedish fiction writer Liza
tall and blond with a commanding presence that makes one stop for a second
look --- will be a featured speaker at a literature seminar on Monday,
April 11 from 4-5:30 PM in Santa Monica. as an
official program of "Beyond Blond" Swedish Lifestyle Month (March 15-April
15) .

The panelists will discuss their inspiration and experiences in writing
suspense, crime and science fiction, how Scandinavian thrillers differ and
compare to those written in California.

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addition to networking, the conference guarantees that the first
100 manuscripts submitted with the registration fee will be reviewed by a top
agent or editor, followed by a one-on-one critique .

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The seminar, "Uncovering the
Inspiration for Suspense and Thriller Novels," is organized and hosted by
the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles and Pen U. Marklund's books, mostly based on
contemporary social issues, crimes against women and feminist themes, have
been translated into 25 languages and more than 5 million copies have been
sold.

"We are especially proud to bring Liza Marklund to this event as she is one
of Sweden's most popular authors and is among the world's best-selling
novelists," said Tomas Rosander, Consul General of Sweden.S.
Conference attendees registered at the Hotel Monteleone, will be invited
to a special cocktail reception with the above authors, agents and editors.neworleanswritersconference.

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Marklund, who writes mostly crime thriller novels, will be joined on
the panel by distinguished local authors writing in similar genre ,
including Kate Gale, Stephen Cooper, Scott Timberg and Marcos Villatoro, as
well as David Kipen , book reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle and
biographer/author Eric Lax, who will moderate . The conference will span all genres, including children's
literature, culinary writing, essays , fiction, non-fiction, memoir, writing
music for the stage and screen, faith-based writing, poetry , screenwriting,
short stories, and many more.

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co-hosted similar events with the Swedish Consulate over the past 5 years. Stephen Perry, CEO
and President of New Orleans Metropolitan Convention + Visitors Bureau.com or call 504-566-5045.

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"This is a great opportunity for writers and aspiring writers to gain
inspiration from the literary setting that New Orleans offers, as well as get
first -hand tips from the people who are in the business of writing. Top-tier panel
participants for this year's conference include Random House, Penguin
Publishing, Simon + Simon Entertainment, Crown Publishing Group, Vintage
Books, Grove Atlantic, Thomas Dunne Books, St.

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NEW ORLEANS, After a 10-year absence , the New
Orleans Writers' Conference (NOWC) will return to bring the New York literary
marketplace down south for a weekend where aspiring writers can meet top
agents, editors and authors. Doug Brinkley , Roy Blount, Jr.

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Her most recent novel, "Asylum Granted," is a sequel to "On the
Run," one of the most popular and widely read books in Sweden.
Sponsored by the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention + Visitors Bureau,
Inc. All
participants who have attended this conference have established a business
relationship with an agent or editor, and some have even signed contracts for
work, garnering a first byline or book contract," said J.
In past years, publishers have signed some of today 's recognized authors,
and others have garnered bylines as a result of NOWC. Martin's Press, Alfred A.

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"We are also
delighted to have this collaboration again with Pen U.A.
Knopf, Red Dress Ink, MacAdam/Cage, Pelican Publishing, New York Times Book
Review, Viking and Zoetrope.
To register for the conference, please visit
http://www.

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S., the conference is set for May 12-13 at the Hotel Monteleone.

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