David Lyons, the long-time Puerto Vallarta resident who converted his career as a globe-trotting international lawyer into that of full-time novelist writing about a renegade federal judge who takes justice into his own hands, is about to reveal the secrets of his new trade.
The author of the thriller “Ice Fire” will be keynote speaker at the eighth annual Puerto Vallarta Writers’ Conference from Feburary 22 to 24 at Biblioteca Los Mangos.
“For years David Lyons has been an inspiration to all the expat writers in Puerto Vallarta,” says conference chairman Doug Danielson. “He is an outstanding example of what talent and perseverance can mean to your writing career. We celebrate his success and look forward to hearing how he landed on top of the slush pile.”“Writers Unleashed” is the theme of the 2013 conference sponsored by the Puerto Vallarta Writers’ Group and the library. Lyons will be expanding on that theme with his opening address: “Everything You Need to Know About Being a Writer: the How, the Why, the Risks and the Rewards.”
After producing several self-published books, Lyons hit the jackpot with Ice Fire which was published by Atria/Emily Bestler Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster. Packed with suspense, science, politics, and murder, it is the first in a series about a U.S judge who confronts one of the most powerful energy companies in the world.
Talking to a local website earlier this year, Lyons gave much credit to the Puerto Vallarta Writers Group for his achievement. “For over a decade, I rarely missed a meeting and never missed an opportunity to read whatever I was working on. I received a lot of support from that group.”
Along with Lyons, the three-day conference will also feature three best-selling authors, a one-time national magazine columnist and a literary agent conducting seminars, workshops and discussion groups, with presenters including Beth Groundwater, James Callan and Suzie Townsend.
Registration is 125 dollars or 1,600 pesos until January 31. After that, it is 150 dollars or 2,000 pesos. Seating is limited so early registration will guarantee participation. Online registration is at http://www.pvwg.com/2013-conference.