Ellen participates as a presenter and moderator at both academic and mystery conferences. Follow the links for more information about this year's events.

Deadly Ink Conference, June 23-24, 2006, Parsippany, NJ

1. Themed Mysteries: Discussion of using a theme in mysteries. Cats, antiques, race track, particular setting

Ellen Higgins (moderator), Jane Cleland , Ann Waldron, Donna Andrews, Gail Farrelly, Joyce and Jim Lavene, Con Lehane.

2. Ask the Authors: How do you write? Synopsis, detailed outline, character sketches? Where do you get your ideas?

Chris Grabenstein(moderator), Con Lehane, Cheryl Solimini, John Reisinger , Elena Santangelo, Gayle Wigglesworth, Selma Eichler, Bruce Makous, Carole Shmurak, Carol Higgins Clark, Ellen Higgins, Nora Charles, John Lamb, Sandra Cody, Bonnie Feldstein (Anna Gill)

New York College English Association, Spring 2006 Conference (April 29,2006)

“Having Her Say, Having Her Way: Blanche White, Justice, and Reparations,” Ellen's paper on BarbaraNeely's mystery series character.