Crime Ink: Iconic - A Conversation with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head

Thu Nov 13 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

Shelf Life Books | Richmond

Shelf Life Books
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Crime Ink: Iconic - A Conversation with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head
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Cozy up for an in-store talk about Crime Ink: Iconic, a queer crime anthology with themed NA beverages from Baby Bear Botanicals
About this Event

Join us at Shelf Life Books for an event with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head in which they will discuss the crime anthology Crime Ink: Iconic.

About the Book:

In 2023, crime fiction anthologies featured 517 stories across 30 titles--but shockingly, fewer than 1 percent were penned by LGBTQ+ writers. Crime Ink: Iconic (An Anthology of Crime Fiction Inspired by Famous Queer Icons) is a resounding response to this glaring disparity, offering a vibrant collection of stories by and about queer authors and characters.

Drawing inspiration from queer icons--James Baldwin, Oscar Wilde, Candy Darling, Radclyffe Hall, Babadook, Megan Rapinoe, Laverne Cox, Dolly Parton, Vita Sackville-West, and many more--these tales span the rich spectrum of crime fiction, from cozy mysteries and whodunits to noir, psychological thrillers, and police procedurals. Each story is a testament to the depth, ingenuity, and thrilling originality of queer voices in the genre.

Themed, non-alcoholic beverages will be prepared by Baby Bear Botanicals.

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Shelf Life Books, 2913 West Cary Street, Richmond, United States

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