# Event Details - **Event Name**: Crime Ink: Iconic - A Conversation with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Cozy up for an in-store talk about Crime Ink: Iconic, a queer crime anthology with themed NA beverages from Baby Bear BotanicalsAbout this EventJoin 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/crime-ink-iconic-a-conversation-with-john-copenhaver-and-cheryl-head/100001925227801179 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Shelf Life Books - **lat**: 37.55207619999999 - **long**: -77.4782869 - **full address**: Shelf Life Books, 2913 West Cary Street, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Crime Ink: Iconic - A Conversation with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3f7841e3bc9bfed3fd2e4ce934e3a1a49a25b0ad9bf6d6eba2b1bd6e1937c0ff-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1762256765 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Crime Ink: Iconic - A Conversation with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head being held? - **A:** Crime Ink: Iconic - A Conversation with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head takes place on Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm at Shelf Life Books, 2913 West Cary Street, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Crime Ink: Iconic - A Conversation with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head? - **A:** Crime Ink: Iconic - A Conversation with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head is organized by Shelf Life Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Crime Ink: Iconic - A Conversation with John Copenhaver and Cheryl Head is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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