Bouchercon XLVII
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| Bouchercon XLVII | |
|---|---|
| "Blood on the Bayou" | |
| Date | September 15, 2016 |
| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Hosted by | Connie Perry and Heather Graham |
Bouchercon is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction. It is named in honour of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher; also the inspiration for the Anthony Awards, which have been issued at the convention since 1986. This page details Bouchercon XLVII and the 2016 Anthony Awards ceremony.[1]
Special guests
The convention was held at New Orleans, LA from 15 to 18 September 2016. The event was chaired by Connie Perry and Heather Graham.
- Lifetime Achievement: David Morrell
- American Guests of Honor: Harlan Coben
- Bouchercon Kids Guest of Honor: R. L. Stine
- International Rising Star Guest of Honor: Craig Robertson
- Toastmasters: Harley Jane Kozak and Alexandra Sokoloff
- Local Legend: Julie Smith
- Fan Guests of Honor: Jon and Ruth Jordan
- The David Thompson Memorial Special Service Award: Otto Penzler