Iona Whishaw

Iona Whishaw has been a youth worker, social worker, teacher and an award winning High School Principal, who continued with her writing throughout her working life. Receiving her Masters in Creative writing from UBC, Iona has published short fiction, poetry, poetry translation and one children’s book, "Henry and the Cow Problem." The Lane Winslow mystery series is her first foray into adult fiction. Her eleventh novel in the series is "Lightening Strikes the Silence."

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Awards: Bony Blythe winner, short listed for two Lefty Awards, the Duthie Book Prize and the Crime Writers of Canada Prize for best crime novel

Shades of Gray in Mystery

From Cozy to Hard Boiled, there’s a tone for every taste. Shades of good and evil, guilt and innocence and truth or lies set that tone. These writers hit their target and deliver readers what they crave.

Student Union Sabino (Seats 87)  
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Jo Perry, Paige Shelton, Iona Whishaw
Moderator: Susan Fifer

Workshop: Writing Engaging Characters

This workshop will focus on loosening up your writing and letting your characters lead you through your story. Iona Whishaw will help you learn about your characters and explore who they are and what they are capable of. There will be some short practical writing exercises.

Integrated Learning Center Room 125AB (Seats 40, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelist: Iona Whishaw

Where in the World?

Sure, Tucson is the ideal, but we can explore other places through books. Discover new settings with these mystery authors.

Student Union Santa Rita (Seats 110)  
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Beth Morrison, Boyd Morrison, Paige Shelton, Iona Whishaw
Moderator: Lynn Cahoon

Loss and Longing Mysteries

In the aftermath of personal loss, a main character seeks redemption or a fresh start. Before they can heal, there's often a new challenge to overcome that shows what they're made of. With so much at stake , no wonder these writers keep us reading way past our bedtimes.

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelists: Kyle Mills, Megan Miranda, Wanda Morris
Moderator: Iona Whishaw

Books:

Lightning Strikes the Silence

A Lane Winslow Mystery
Mystery / Thrillers
TouchWood Editions
May 2024
ISBN 9781771514323
500 pages

To Track a Traitor

Mystery / Thrillers
TouchWood Editions
April 2023
ISBN 9781771513876
512 pages