Rave Reviews for Criminal Pursuits

Criminal Pursuits is "a small, helpful conference where new writers can learn their craft and experienced writers can meet readers and pick up unique research and writing tips."
-Elaine Viets, author of the Dead End Job Mysteries

"I enjoyed being the emcee the first two of the Criminal Pursuits seminars. In Hot Springs, AR we were fortunate to snag Charlaine Harris as our main speaker—albeit before her vampires began to run rampant on television ('True Blood,' HBO). Another time we had top flight speakers such as Barbara Colley (Charlotte LaRue mystery series) and Jane Cleland (Consigned to Death). Criminal Pursuits seminars should have a reserved spot on every writers' calendar."
-John Achor

"There is always something challenging and new to discuss and learn. If you are looking for information from experienced authors on craft, need promotion ideas that work, or just want to network for fun, Criminal Pursuits is the best regional bargain a mystery-thriller-suspense writer can find."
-Andrea Campbell

Rave Reviews for the second Criminal Pursuits workshop (Hot Springs, AR, February 2007):

"I was at the last Criminal Pursuits conference in Hot Springs. It was the most entertaining and one of the most informative conferences I've ever attended. Well planned and well execuited, I highly recommend Criminal Pursuits' November 2009 conference."
-Patricia Springer, True Crime author

"Your conference was great. The Crime Scene Investigation event was tons of fun and astonishingly informative! It was a super weekend!"
-LaRee Bryant

"If you missed Criminal Pursuits in Hot Springs this year, you missed a good one. We got to walk a crime scene and test out our Armchair Detective skills on a bona fide case, learned more about the importance of 'branding,' and developed a few characters along the way. We'll be talking about this one for a while!"
-Andrea Campbell, MWASW member

"It was a dark and stormy day, but inside we were lost in the information and challenges of the captivating presenters."
-Gale Gill

"Entertaining, enlightening, lots of take-home information... The best thing? The friendly people and relaxed atmosphere. The terrific program never overshadowed our comfort while learning."
-Radine Trees Nehring, author of the Something to Die For Ozarks mystery series

"You may have heard others tell you to read if you want to be a writer—I put attending conferences in the same category. This one was well worth the effort and investment."
-John Achor

Rave Reviews for the first Criminal Pursuits workshop (Tulsa, OK, August 2006):

"Mike Witzgall's talk on SWAT teams was outstanding and informative. If you ever get a chance to hear him speak—go!"
-Elaine Viets, author of the Dead End Job Mysteries

"Yes, yes, I know the writers' conferences we attend are supposed to be learning experiences, and Criminal Pursuits was certainly that, but whodathunk it would be so darn much fun! Presentations by SWAT instructor and former Dallas Police investigator Mike Witzgall were better than any reality or cop-based TV show. (Patti, please have him again next year.) Author Elaine Viets was charming and witty and a very good teacher. I think most of us came home with one or more of her Dead End Job mystery novels. I know I did.
"I was so glad to learn from PJ Nunn at BreakThrough Promotions what really good promotion accomplishes for authors, especially authors with new book in hand and a big question: 'Uh, what do I do now?'
"Last, but not least, the panels were a good addition, and tied this budding conference to the big national mystery conventions with their very popular author panels.
"I'm looking forward to the next Criminal Pursuits!"
-Radine Trees Nehring, author of the Something to Die For Ozarks mystery series

"Criminal Pursuits 2006 was one of the best crime writing workshops I've ever attended. I loved the friendly, family-like atmosphere, and the speakers were supurb. Elaine Viets shared a wealth of knowledge and practical information in the same witty style that she writes her Dead End Job series. Mike Witzgall not only packed detailed instruction on SWAT procedures, underwater search and rescue information, and in-depth insight into how our police think and work, but gave illustrated handouts with invaluable research information. PJ Nunn told the fascinated audience the inside scoop on successfully promoting your book. This conference is worth your time and money."
-Jackie King, author of Flirting at Fifty

"I attended the Criminal Pursuits workshop in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 26, 2006. It was the first workshop I have attended run by P.J. Nunn and Breakthrough Promotions.
"It will not be my last. Although I am a published author, I still have a lot to learn. It was easy to tell that a lot of time and effort went into the planning.
"The people who spoke and sat on the panels were knowledgeable, informative, and accessible. The entire atmosphere was conducive to learning, interacting, and networking with other writers and professionals in the publishing business."
-John Foxjohn, author of Code of Deceit

"As a pre-published writer, I found Criminal Pursuits offered a wonderful opportunity to talk to published writers and learn from their experiences. The speakers were excellent (and funny). It was impossible to walk away from Saturday's event and not feel inspired to keep trying."
-Susan Dewell

"The Criminal Pursuits conference was excellent. I think what came through most strongly to me from both the speakers and other attendees was that I'm not alone in my striving, in my learning of other ways to accomplish what I want, and the successes or not-quite-successes of others. I learned the possible benefits of a group like BreakThrough Promotions about which I was completely ignorant and while I have no immediate plans to use either a SWAT team or underwater recovery in my writing, I was totally fascinated by what Mike shared. Awesome!"
-Trudy Graham

"The Criminal Pursuits workshop in my hometown offered a rare mix of expert advice coupled with old-fashioned networking—without the expense of out-of-town travel. P.J. Nunn and her staff give writers—from beginners to bestselling authors—valuable, career-building tips. A great value for the price!"
-Marian McCarthy, Tulsa, OK