The first release in a three-book deal, Elle Jauffret’s Threads of Deception is out November, 2024. Chronicling the travails of criminal attorney-turned-private-chef suffering with French foreign accent syndrome Claire Fontaine, USA Today bestselling suspense author Hank Phillippi Ryan calls it, “A charming traditional mystery with a unique French twist … this chic, cinematic, and unpredictable story, revealed in a gorgeous setting, will keep you turning the pages as fast as you can.” Annette Lyon (Just One More) lauds, “Jauffret’s use of an unusual medical condition, fascinating backstory, and vivid setting add to the intrigue and interest, but her descriptions of scrumptious food will have you planning a visit to the nearest French bakery.” Elle is the first of our Special Guest Speakers to be announced for San Diego 39, where she’ll join Janis Thomas for a roundtable discussion.
While several SD39 authors, editors and agents have been posted on the Staff page, there’s plenty more to be added. We’ll also begin rolling out what’s in store on the workshop front later this week. One thing to be aware of, the Novel Boot Camp has already sold out and is on waiting list only. If interested in possibly participating, should a slot become available, be sure to email me to be added. The list is first come, first served.
Advance Submission Reader selection will open Monday, November 4th. If you’ve already registered for the conference and selected a reader “to be announced,” email me directly with your selections so we can get you dialed in.
As always, San Diego’s shaping up to be another sensational weekend. We’re super excited about the new hotel, which we should have run-of-the-house of. Dates for our 39th annual winter event are Presidents’ Day Weekend, February 14-16, 2025. Discounted registration is now open.
And speaking of Special Guest Speaker roundtable discussions, here’s Janis conducting one at our most recent San Diego event, with Jennifer Silva Redmond and Judy Reeves, on the topic of revealing intimacy in memoir: How much is too much? (Visit SCWC*TV for more.)
–Michael Steven Gregory
Executive Director, SCWC
