Isabella Maldonado

Book Giveaway & Guest Post on Dru’s Book Musings
2018-12-29 08:00 - 2019-01-01 17:00 UTC
Check out the popular Dru’s Book Musings blog for a special guest post: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DET. VERANDA CRUZ. Of course, the average day for a Phoenix Homicide detective is not an ordinary day at all…
Leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of PHOENIX BURNING, book 2 in the Det. Cruz mystery/thriller series set in Phoenix. Giveaway ends December 31, 2018.
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Guest post on Lesa’s Book Critiques
2019-02-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Be sure to read Lesa Holstine’s fabulous blog, Lesa’s Book Critiques, for my guest post and a special announcement about BLOOD’S ECHO and PHOENIX BURNING, the first two books in the award-winning Det. Cruz mystery/thriller series!

Tucson Festival of Books
2019-03-02 09:30 - 2019-03-03 17:30 UTC
Check out the annual Tucson Festival of Books! One of the largest literary conferences in the United States, TFOB is a must for fans, readers, authors, and anyone else who loves books. I will participate in the following five author panels and signings at the festival:
Event #1: Some Like It Hot
Location: Student Union Santa Rita
Date/Time: Saturday, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Panelists: Steven Cooper, Isabella Maldonado, Jon Talton
Moderator: Rosemary Simpson
Genre: Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area – UA BookStore Tent (on the Mall, following the presentation)
Steven Cooper, Isabella Maldonado and Jon Talton have set their stories in Phoenix. No wonder they have been received warmly by readers of all ages!
Event #2: Recipe for Murder
Location: Integrated Learning Center Room 120
Date/Time: Saturday, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Panelists: Teresa Dovalpage, Isabella Maldonado, Martin Walker
Moderator: Christine Burke
Genre: Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area – Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)
Teresa Dovalpage, Isabella Maldonado and Martin Walker used food and recipes to provide a strong cultural connection to their characters and settings. Food became part of the plot itself. Bon appetite!
Event #3: Whodunnit? Quien lo Hizo?
Location: Student Union Santa Rita
Date/Time: Sunday, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Panelists: Teresa Dovalpage, Martin Limon, Isabella Maldonado
Moderator: Lupita Murillo
Genre: Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area – UA BookStore Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)
Teresa Dovalpage, Martin Limon and Isabella Maldonado have introduced a Hispanic voice — and an important new audience — to the realm of Mysteries and Thrillers.
Event #4: Isabella Maldonado book signing
Location: Clues Unlimited
Date/Time: Sunday, 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm
Event #5: Isabella Maldonado and William Kent Krueger book signing
Location: Mostly Books
Date/Time: Sunday, 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Click the “More info” link to the left for general information about the conference. Hope to see you there!
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Launch party for DEATH BLOW
2019-03-08 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Please join me for the official launch party for DEATH BLOW, book three in the Detective Cruz mystery/thriller series! As usual, there will be cake, giveaways, a live interview, fun interactive Q&A with prizes for the best answers from the audience, and inside scoop galore! (And did I mention cake?) You can pre-order your copy using the link to the Poisoned Pen bookstore (it’s below the date and time).
Click here to pre-order DEATH BLOW from The Poisoned Pen Bookstore

Television appearance
2019-03-19 08:00 - 2019-05-31 17:00 UTC
Thrilled to talk to José Cárdenas, host of the acclaimed Horizonte program on PBS Arizona, about the Veranda Cruz series.
Time: Variable (click on “more info” link below)
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Sun City West
2019-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Looking forward to seeing everyone for a lively, interactive talk and book signing for the third book in Detective Cruz mystery/thriller series (set in Phoenix). Books will be available for purchase by Barnes & Noble.

Podcast: Writers on the Beat
2019-03-29 16:00 - 16:30 UTC
Host and fellow veteran cop turned thriller author Gavin Reese and I chat about bringing authenticity and real world experience to fiction writing (especially where it pertains to cops, crime, and criminals). Join the conversation!
Click here to listen!

Special Appearance with Ed Aymar
2019-03-30 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Acclaimed Washington DC author Ed Aymar launches his crime thriller, UNREPENTANT. After a short reading from Ed, I’ll join him to discuss writing, books, and whatever else comes up. And yes, there will be cupcakes!
Click here for details on Facebook!

Special Appearance with J.A. Jance
2019-04-02 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
Please join me for a very special joint appearance with New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance! Two authors who love a good laugh, authentic Mexican food, and cop stories with grit and heart…you won’t want to miss this one! Mostly Books will have books on hand for sale.
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Speaking at SAGES on Central
2019-04-10 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
Join me for a special speaking event for seniors at SAGES (Senior Adult Growth and Enrichment Society) in the heart of Phoenix.
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ThrillerFest
2019-07-09 08:00 - 2019-07-13 17:00 UTC | News + Events
So excited to attend the premier conference for thriller writers!
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Greer Library Friends
2019-08-20 11:30 - 13:30 UTC
Honored to be the guest speaker for the annual author’s luncheon!
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PEO Arizona State Chapter, Books n’ Lunch
2020-03-21 11:30 - 17:00 UTC

VIRTUAL EVENT: J.A. Jance in Conversation with Isabella Maldonado
2020-08-05

Sisters in Crime Isabella Maldonado and Bruce Coffin in conversation
2020-08-11 20:00 - 21:30 UTC

Presentation for the Society of Southwestern Authors
2020-10-25
Please join me via Zoom for my favorite fixes when I fall into a plot hole!
link: http://www.ssa-vs.org/

Publication Day
2020-11-01
THE CIPHER will be released into the wild
link: https://www.amazon.com/Cipher-Nina-Guerrera-Isabella-Maldonado/dp/1542022479/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

First Chapter Fun
2020-11-05 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Bestselling author and TV news reporter Hank Phillipi-Ryan will read the first chapter of THE CIPHER (streamed on FB live, Insta, and Twitter).
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstchapterfun
Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/firstchapterfun/?fbclid=IwAR0Hf8sswGiRELBzJ9Ef5hfAaNWSau5TfFilMqiMOVm7grmX3-Ve2JaGe84

Guest blog post on Dru’s Book Musings:
2020-11-06
“A Day in the Life of FBI Special Agent Nina Guerrera”
Link: https://drusbookmusing.com/

Crime Reads
2020-11-06
Crime Reads magazine will feature an excerpt from THE CIPHER
Link: https://crimereads.com/

The Big Thrill
2020-11-09 - 2020-11-13
International Thriller Writer’s magazine will feature a story on THE CIPHER
Link: https://www.thebigthrill.org/

Frolic media interview
2020-11-09 - 2020-11-15
Link: https://frolic.media/

Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, AZ Hybrid virtual AND in-person event
2020-11-09 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Denver)
Autographed copies of THE CIPHER will be available for purchase and can be shipped worldwide.
Link: https://www.poisonedpenevents.com/event/isabella-maldonado-discusses-the-cipher/?instance_id=4445

Guest post on Wicked Authors:
2020-11-10 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
“Creative Chaos”
Link: https://wickedauthors.com/

Tucson Festival of Books virtual event w/ Brad Thor
2020-11-11 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
Please join me for a lively interview with a #1 New York Times bestselling author!
Link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/best-selling-thriller/register?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile

Round table of Latinx writers for Mystery Writers of America’s “Third Degree” column
2020-12-14 - 2020-12-18
Round table of Latinx writers for Mystery Writers of America’s “Third Degree” column

Isabella Maldonado
Alex Segura
Ed Aymar
Raquel Reyes

Link: https://mysterywriters.org/

THE CIPHER is published in German
2021-01-12
Wunderbar!
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Schreie-Dunkelheit-Guerrera-ermittelt-German/dp/2496705719

Podcast
2021-01-23 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Tune in to hear a fun conversation about THE CIPHER. Lots of behind-the-scenes stuff.
https://www.writertypespodcast.com/podcast

In Conversation with Gregg Hurwitz
2021-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk)
In this virtual event hosted by The Poisoned Pen Bookstore via Facebook Live, Isabella will be in conversation with NYT bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz to discuss his latest Orphan X thriller, PRODIGAL SON.
https://www.facebook.com/events/410694606820329

Sun City Oro Valley
2021-02-11
Webinar via Zoom
https://www.suncityorovalley.com/learn/events/
