Clay in the Wild
Upcoming Events
In-Person Events
August 20-23, 2026
Nashville, TN
Killer Nashville International Writers' Conference 2026
Founded by Clay, Killer Nashville is the premier forum for all genres incorporating mystery, thriller, suspense, action, or romance elements; learn, present, meet agents & editors, sign books, mingle with forensic experts, and network.
September 18-19, 2026
Phoenix, AZ
Desert Sleuths
Clay will be presenting a 90-minute masterclass on Friday, September 18th for the Desert Sleuths chapter of Sisters in Crime, as well as an additonal presentation on Saturday, September 19th. Link and more info to come.
October 21-25, 2026
Calgary, Canada
Bouchercon 2026
Bouchercon is an annual world mystery convention that brings together fans, authors, editors, publishers, agents, booksellers, and other enthusiasts of mystery and crime fiction.
Virtual Events
April 11, 2026
12:00-1:00 p.m. EDT
Clay will join the “Derby Rotten Scoundrels” chapter of the Sisters in Crime for a Q&A on his creative journey, productivity, and getting the most out of Killer Nashville, the premier forum for all genres incorporating mystery, thriller, suspense, action, or romance elements.
This event will be online over Zoom.
April 18, 2026
1:00-3:00 p.m. Pacific
Capitol Crimes brings together mystery writers and readers in the Sacramento region, fostering professional development, diverse voices, and a love of the craft.
This event will be online over Zoom.
