 Not
even light rain through the day could keep mystery aficionados away from
the Santa Barbara Book Fest. One of Bob's stops during the day was for a
signing session at the Sisters in Crime booth, along with Two Lawrences--no
waiting: Martha Lawrence (left) and Cynthia Lawrence. |
 Bob
had a hug for Victoria Heckman, a SinC chapter president as well as a
member of the MWA-SoCal chapter. Note that between them they're dressed
for any changes in the quirky SoCal weather. |
 One
of many MWA-SoCal panels held under a special tent throughout the day
featured (from left) Leonard Tourney, Bob, Dick Lochte, and moderator Tom
Nolan on the subject of "Mysteries, from Shakespeare to Noir." |
 All
participating MWA-SoCal member-authors followed their panels with a
signing stint at the local Borders booth, including Dick Lochte and Bob,
here anticipating arrival of the thundering hordes and trying to spot any
cakes that someone might have left out in the rain... |
 With
authors Gayle Lynds (left) and Melodie Johnson Howe. They're members of
the MWA-SoCal board of directors and the high-energy duo that arranged for
the Fest to have a mystery theme and developed the all-day series of MWA
panels. |