April 15, 2025

 

As the saying goes, "Spring is a time for hope, renewal, and joy." Winter is heading out; holidays and school breaks happen all about. Whether you're gathered with loved ones or enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, it's the time to celebrate the beauty of the season. So, wherever you are--whatever you may be up to, take a moment to soak in the sunshine, share a smile, and embrace the spirit of new beginnings!

 

 

Promotional Opportunities and Ad Sale

 

Want to get your name in front of thousands of mystery fans? Now’s your chance!

 

Each Bouchercon features two program books—the Large Program and the Small Program—and ad space is officially up for grabs! Even better? We’re cutting prices again to make it easier than ever for everyone to be part of the action.

 

We believe every author, reader, and fan should have a chance to be featured, and this is your opportunity to shine at one of the mystery world’s most exciting events.

 

UP TO 1/2 OFF AD PRICES

 

All the details on ad sizes, pricing, and how to reserve your space are right here:

👉 https://www.bouchercon2025.com/sponsorship-and-ad-opportunities

 

Ad sales and sponsorships help make Bouchercon possible—and this year, we’re making it more affordable than ever.

Don’t miss out—visit the link, download the invoice form, and send your completed form to Mike Bursaw at mbursaw@mysterymikes.com to lock in your ad today!

The 2025 New Orleans Bouchercon runs from noon on Wednesday, September 3rd until Sunday, September 7th. Panels begin at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, September 3rd and end at 12 PM on Sunday, September 7th.

Cozies and Cocktails

Wednesday September 3, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

 

Ten authors will be randomly selected to give brief readings, and twenty will be chosen to host giveaways. All cozy authors are welcome to bring swag for a special swag table and enjoy mingling with readers.

To enter the lottery, please fill out the form at the following link: Click Here.

Anthony Mixer for Anthony Award Nominees

Thursday, Sept 4, 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm

Carondelet and Bissonet Ballrooms



Join us for a special reception to celebrate and congratulate the 2025 Anthony Award nominees at Bouchercon New Orleans!

This exclusive event honors outstanding achievements in mystery and crime fiction across the following categories:

• Best Hardcover Novel

• Best First Novel

• Best Paperback Original/E-Book/Audiobook Original Novel

• Best Short Story

• Best Juvenile/Young Adult

• Best Critical or Nonfiction Work

• Best Anthology or Collection

• Best Historical (Set before 1949)

• Best Paranormal

• Best Cozy or Humorous

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Mingle with acclaimed mystery authors, connect with fellow fans, and toast to the best in the genre. Enjoy light snacks and a cash bar in an atmosphere filled with excitement and literary talent.

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Don’t miss this unforgettable event—see you there!

New Orleans 2025 Anthony Awards

 

The Anthony Awards honor Anthony Boucher's memory. Books eligible for the 2025 Anthony Awards were published during the 2024 calendar year, and nominations come directly from the Bouchercon General Membership. The categories for this year's Anthony Awards can be found here: https://www.bouchercon2025.com/anthony-award-nominations

 

Anthony Nomination ballots have been sent out and will be sent out again in the next couple of days via Survey Monkey. Get ready to send in your nominations.

 

The deadline to submit nominations is April 30th.



Please check your spam filters to make sure surveys from Survey Monkey are not deleted automatically from your email.

Silent and Live Auctions

 

How You Can Contribute:

Bouchercon 2025 is proud to support the New Orleans Public Library through our annual charity auction. Their mission—“Transforming Lives, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Preserving History”—comes to life through programs in early childhood education, adult literacy, and workforce development.

 

We invite you to contribute and help make a difference!

We welcome a wide variety of donation items—your creativity is the limit! Popular contributions include themed gift baskets (tied to your books, holidays, crafts, etc.), signed books (especially when paired with fun extras like tea, coffee, chocolate, or other goodies), and handmade items.

 

Since many bidders may be traveling by air, consider donating experiences or lightweight options such as character naming opportunities in upcoming books, virtual book club visits, manuscript critiques, or gift cards. These thoughtful contributions are always a big hit!

 

To Donate: Please click on the attached form below and send to auctions2025@bouchercon.com.

 

Donation Form Link: fa6971_f500fa52d39d493594b24bef38589e9c.pdf

Bouchercon New Orleans Influencers

 

Bouchercon attendees, if you haven’t already, please use the link below from our new committee, The Bouchercon New Orleans Influencers!

 

This committee will be promoting all things Bouchercon: authors, fans, panels and upcoming releases.

 

We ask that if you haven’t already, please fill out the form to help us spotlight authors, upcoming releases and book fans! Please click here.

TOURS BEFORE THE CONVENTION

 

If you would like to receive information on any of these tours, please email tours2025@bouchercon.com.

 

We are providing each person with the necessary information and a registration link to book and pay for their chosen tours independently.

 

1. City Bus Tour

2. New Orleans Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

3. New Orleans Cooking Class with Meal (Walking Tour)

4. Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise (Dinner Option Available)

5. New Orleans Airboat & Swamp Tour (Includes Pick-Up)

6. New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

7. New Orleans After-Dark Cemetery Bus Tour

8. French Quarter & Beyond Carriage Ride

9. Adults-Only: Ghost, Crime, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

10. New Orleans French Quarter Food Adventure

Verify Your Registration and Author Profile

 

To ensure your name appears on the Author Attending page, please visit the Bouchercon 2025 website and confirm that your details are listed correctly.

 

If you notice any discrepancies or if your website URL is missing, please send the correct information to connie@perryco.biz. Including your website URL helps attendees connect with you and learn more about your work.

 

Remember, authors must be registered by May 1, 2025, to be considered for panel participation.

 

Debut Mystery Author Breakfast

 

To qualify as a Debut Mystery Author, the following criteria apply:

 

• Your debut mystery novel must be published between September 8, 2024, and September 7, 2025.

• This must be your first novel (previous works in non-fiction, children's books, or poetry are exceptions).

 

If you’re excited to be part of this event, send your request to debutauthor2025@bouchercon.com. We can’t wait to celebrate the next generation of mystery writers!

Scooters

 

Connie I need a scooter. That's all you have to put in an email and send to bouchercon2025@bouchercon.com

Hotel Information

 

Stay in the Heart of New Orleans for Bouchercon 2025!



Join us at the New Orleans Marriott, located at 555 Canal Street—the perfect home base for all things Bouchercon. With plenty of elevators and escalators, you’ll move easily between events and never miss a moment of the action.

 

Rooms are filling fast—79% of our hotel block is already booked, so don’t delay!

 

To reserve your room, head to bouchercon2025.com and register for the convention. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your exclusive hotel booking link.

 

Housekeeping

 

We’ll be updating the website frequently so please check in regularly.

Any questions/comments/concerns can be directed to bouchercon2025@bouchercon.com.

 

And remember, if you’ve reached out and haven’t gotten a response in a timely manner, please reach out again. Due to the volume of emails we receive it’s possible we’ve missed some along the way and we want to be sure we respond to each and every email.

 

 

FUTURE BOUCHERCONS

 

Bouchercon: Calgary, Oct. 21 – 25, 2026

Registration is Open (www.bouchercon2026.com)

 

Washington D.C. 2027 (website coming soon)

 

Indianapolis 2028 (Website coming soon)

 

Visit our website at www.bouchercon2025.com for more information on the conference hotel, registration, and more.

 

We hope to see you in New Orleans