Killer Nashville 2007
2007

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KILLER NASHVILLE 2007 ATTENDEE EVALUATION

Instructions:

The questions below are comprehensive.  Answer only as much or as little as you like.

You do NOT have to answer all questions.  Only feel you need to answer questions that are relevant to you.

The important thing is that you tell us what we did well (so we will continue it) and what we did poorly (so we can never do it again).

Those who saw changes from 2006 to 2007 know that we truly value what you think.

You may also use these hyperlinks to fast-forward to a particular topic:  Panels, Panelists / Presenters, Barnes & Noble, Special Offerings, Marriott, Landmark Booksellers, Beethoven's Grille, New Offerings for Next Year, General Comments.

Thank you for being a part of Killer Nashville 2007.

We look forward to seeing you again next year during the weekend of August 15, 2008.

 
NAME* (required so there are no duplicates and we know that you attended, but no information you provide will be shared outside next year’s planning committee):

 

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Please give us any comments regarding these presentations on Saturday:

WHODUNIT?
View and Analyze a Mock Crime Scene
Dan Royse, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Special Agent / Forensic Scientist

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER PANEL
Series Or Stand-Alone?
What Do Publishers Want?
Lonnie Cruse, Lori Lacefield,
Bill Moody, Kathryn Wall
Moderator: Dan Hale

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER DISCUSSION
Film, TV and Stage:
Writing for Other Media
Gena Ellis, Phillip Lacy,
Mark SaFranko, Chuck Sambuchino, Ted Swindley
Moderator: Clay Stafford

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER WORKSHOP
Structuring the Mystery
Chris Grabenstein

 

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER PANEL
Publishing Options
Killing Tradition
Is New York the Only
Game in Town?
Matt Bronleewe,
Maryglenn McCombs,
Chris Roerden, Lisa Wysocky
Moderator: Don Bruns

 

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 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER WORKSHOP
Landing an Agent With
the Killer Query
Chuck Sambuchino

 

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 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER WORKSHOP
Showing vs. Telling
How to Tell the Difference
PJ Parrish

 

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 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
AN INTERVIEW WITH GUEST OF HONOR MICHAEL CONNELLY
Moderator:  Clay Stafford
 

 

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 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER PANEL
Alternative Publishing
What Are the Success Stories?
Marilyn Fisher, Beth Terrell,
Lisa Wysocky
Moderator: Dan Hale

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER WORKSHOP
Don’t Murder Your Mystery
How to get Your Submission READ, Not Rejected
Chris Roerden

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER PANEL
The Killer Kiss:  Sex In Mysteries
Writing the ‘icky’ stuff
(Not for the shy or squeamish)
Honora Finklestein, PJ Parrish,
Rhonda Pollero, Susan Smily,
Maggie Toussaint
Moderator: Don Bruns

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER PARTICIPATION
The Killer Pitch
Conference Participants can give
‘live’ Speed Pitches to
real Agents
Donna Bagdasarian,
Bob Williamson

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER WORKSHOP
Plot Twisting:
The Secret's In The Secrets
How to Keep Readers Guessing
Hallie Ephron

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER WORKSHOP
I Love You But I’m Scared
Balancing & Building ANY
Kind Of Suspense
Rhonda Pollero

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER DISCUSSION
It’s All About The Characters
Making Yours Memorable
Michael Connelly, Chris Grabenstein, Rhonda Pollero, Kathryn Wall
Moderator: Clay Stafford		  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion

Please give us any comments regarding these presentations on Sunday.

KILLER PANEL
POWER BUSINESS BREAKFAST
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Publishing & Entertainment Business
But Thought You Had to Kill Someone to Learn
Q&A with Publishing & Entertainment Business Professionals
Donna Bagdasarian (Agent), Robbie Bryan (Barnes & Noble), Hallie Ephron (Reviewer), Maryglenn McCombs (Editor), Chuck Sambuchino (Theatrical Production), Clay Stafford (Film/TV Distribution)
Moderator: PJ Parrish (Kris)

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER PANEL
Just Shoot Me, Why Don’t Ya?
Top Ten Reasons Your Manuscript Will be Rejected
Donna Bagdasarian, Hallie Ephron,
Maryglenn McCombs

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER PRESENTATION
THE CSI EFFECT:
Is What We See on TV Real?
Sheila L. Stephens,
Former Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms Special Agent (ATF) and former police officer

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER PANEL
Choosing & Crossing Genres:
Cozies, Thrillers, Romantic Suspense, Noir, Traditional,
Hard-Boiled or Humorous?
What Are You Writing?
Chester Campbell, Sheila L. Stephens,
Maggie Toussaint
Moderator / panelist:  Steven Womack

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER WORKSHOP
The Killer Opening:
Let’s look At Yours
PJ Parrish

 

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER  WORKSHOP
Laying in the Backstory
Revealing the past without slowing forward momentum
Hallie Ephron

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER WORKSHOP
Rewriting and Revision
Separating the Amateurs From
The Pros
Chris Roerden

 

  Comments

 I would like to see more of this type of discussion
KILLER PANEL DISCUSSION
The Hard Truth: From Manuscript To Retail Sales
How it Works…Today
Agent, Mystery/Thriller Editor, Mass Market Editor, Distributor, Chain & Independent Bookstores
Donna Bagdasarian (agent / Maria Carvainis Agency)
Maryglenn McCombs (Acquisitions Editor / Oceanview Publishing)
Kathryn Knight (editor / Dalmatian Press)
Janet Young (distributor / Ingram Books)
Robbie Bryan (Community Relations Manager / Barnes & Noble)
Joel Tomlin (independent bookstore owner / Landmark Booksellers)
Moderator: Clay Stafford

 

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 I would like to see more of this type of discussion

 

Were there topics that were not addressed that you feel should have been?  Were there topics addressed that you feel there should have been more of?

 

 

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Give us any comments on the following presenters and on a scale of 1-10, please rate this speaker with 10 being fantastic and 1 being a bore

Donna Bagdasarian (agent / Maria Carvainis Agency)

 

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Matt Bronleewe

 

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Don Bruns

 

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Robbie Bryan (Community Relations Manager / Barnes & Noble)

 

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Chester Campbell

 

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Michael Connelly

 

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Lonnie Cruse

 

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Gena Ellis

 

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Hallie Ephron

 

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Honora Finklestein

 

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Marilyn Fisher

 

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Chris Grabenstein

 

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Daniel J. Hale

 

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Kathryn Knight (editor / Dalmatian Press)

 

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Lori Lacefield

 

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Phillip Lacy

 

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Maryglenn McCombs (Acquisitions Editor / Oceanview Publishing)

 

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Bill Moody

 

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PJ Parrish (Kris Montee)

 

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PJ Parrish (Kelly Nichols)

 

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Rhonda Pollero

 

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Chris Roerden

 

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Dan Royse [Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Special Agent / Forensic Scientist]

 

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Mark SaFranko

 

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Chuck Sambuchino (Editor)

 

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Susan Smily

 

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Clay Stafford

 

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Sheila L. Stephens [Former Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms Special Agent (ATF) and former police officer]

 

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Ted Swindley

 

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Beth Terrell

 

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Joel Tomlin (independent bookstore owner / Landmark Booksellers)

 

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Maggie Toussaint

 

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Kathryn Wall

 

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Bob Williamson

 

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Steven Womack

 

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Lisa Wysocky

 

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Janet Young (distributor / Ingram Books)

 

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BARNES & NOBLE

If you signed books at Barnes & Noble, give us your thoughts on your experience:

 

  Comments

 
Were you satisfied?

 

  Yes / No?

 
How could we improve on the book signing off-site at Barnes & Noble on Friday?

 

  Comments

 
Would you recommend that we sign books again next year at Barnes & Noble, or just have a book signing open to the public at our conference area?

 

  Choice

 

SPECIAL OFFERINGS

If you attended, give us your comments regarding the Chris Roerden breakout group:

 

  Comments

 
Having attended it, would you recommend this breakout group to other attendees coming next year?

 

  Yes / No?

 
If you had a pitch session with either an agent or editor, who was it with?

 

  Agent / Editor?
Please tell us of that experience?

 

  Comments

 
Would you like to have more of these pitch sessions offered at next year’s Killer Nashville?

 

  Yes / No?

 
If your work was critiqued, who critiqued your work?

 

  Name

Hallie Ephron

Phillip Lacy

P.J. Parrish

Rhonda Pollero

Chris Roerden

Chuck Sambuchino

 
Please tell us of your experience:

 

  Comments

 
Would you recommend this person to do a critique of one of your friends’ manuscripts?

 

 

 Yes / No?

 
Why or why not?  

 

MARRIOTT

Give us your thoughts on the Marriott Hotel & Convention Center:

 

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Give us your thoughts about the lunch Saturday at the Marriott:

 

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Give us your thoughts about the breakfast Sunday at the Marriott:

 

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Would you like to see us use Marriott or another hotel next year?

 

  Marriott / Other
If you attended last year, which did you like better:  the Marriott or Embassy Suites?

 

  Marriott / Embassy

LANDMARK BOOKSELLERS

If you attended, give us your comments on the Landmark Booksellers Social Hour Saturday night:

 

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