Bouchercon 2018 will be in St. Petersburg, FL this year.

I’m stoked because it means I don’t have to buy a plane ticket. I can even bring my own vegan food if I want. I can drive my old Jeep, provided she hasn’t had another mental breakdown between now and then. (She’s old and she’s seen some things.).

Best of all, we Floridians get to share our state with mystery fans!

Planning to head to Bouchercon and want to add a little vacation time to your trip? I have suggestions: