Bouchercon® is the annual world mystery convention where every year readers, writers, publishers, editors, agents, booksellers and other lovers of crime fiction gather for a 4-day weekend of education, entertainment, and fun! In 2026. the convention will be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Cathy will be attending, and is involved in several specific events (rooms to be confirmed):
PANEL: Wednesday, October 21, 3.00 pm to 3.45 pm - Best 2025 Humor Mysteries/Thrillers; What’s the funniest book you read last year? The panelists will have suggestions for books you may have missed. Moderator: Marty Ludlum. Panelists: Caro Ramsay, Lisa Harkrader, Cathy Ace, Rob Osler
PANEL: Friday 23rd October 9.00am to 9,45am Bold heroines who make bad decisions...but we love them anyway Moderator: Donalee Moulton. Panelists: Sheryl Clark, Faith Gardner, Cathy Ace
INTERVIEW: Friday 23rd October 1.45pm Cathy Ace will interview Guest of Honour Abir Mukherjee
AUTHOR SPEED DATING: Saturday 24th October 7.00am to 9.00am Cathy Ace will be one of the authors joining almost 150 eager readers to talk about her books
INTERVIEW: Saturday 24th October 2.00pm Cathy Ace will interview Guest of Honour Vicki Delany
ON THE MAIN STAGE: Saturday 24th October 7.00pm to 9.00pm Cathy Ace will be the Auctioneer for the Live Auction at the Anthony Awards Ceremony
PUB QUIZ: Saturday 24th October 9.00pm to 10.30pm Cathy Ace will be one of the featured authors at the Crime Writers of Canada Pub Night quiz