The Cat in the Hamper, Where the Wild Cats Are, Goodnight, Mooney
Sam Sunday Mystery Series, The Grace Series, Access Unleashed Tails
Cozy
Craft, Subject Expertise, The Business of Writing
Anna C. Boulier enjoys encouraging writers and readers through practical, engaging presentations on mystery writing, character development, storytelling, and the creative process. Whether speaking to writing organizations, libraries, book clubs, or community groups, she combines years of journalism experience with her passion for crafting stories of grace, mystery, and hope. Speaking Topics The Clues That Matter Method™ – How to build compelling mysteries through intentional clue placement, fair-play plotting, and satisfying twists. Creating Unforgettable Amateur Detectives – Developing memorable sleuths readers will want to follow through an entire series. Writing Characters Readers Remember – Crafting authentic, relatable characters with depth, flaws, and purpose. From Idea to Novel – Turning story ideas into finished manuscripts through practical plotting and organization. Writing with Authenticity – Using research and real-life experiences to create believable stories and settings. Stories That Matter – Blending hope, mystery, and meaningful themes without sacrificing entertainment. The Business of Being an Author – Lessons learned while building an author platform, website, and multiple writing brands. Audiences Sisters in Crime chapters Writers' conferences Writing groups Libraries Book clubs Community organizations Churches (for faith-based writing topics) Presentation Style Interactive, educational, and practical, with real-world examples, behind-the-scenes stories, audience participation, and plenty of time for questions. Session Lengths 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90-minute workshops Half-day workshops
Anna C. Boulier is a journalist, novelist, and founder of the nonprofit Access Unleashed. She writes stories of grace, mystery, and hope, including contemporary Christian romance, cozy mysteries, and children's books inspired by real service dogs. Her Sam Sunday Mysteries feature retired home inspector Sam Sunday, a brilliant but grumpy amateur detective whose eye for detail uncovers clues everyone else misses. Drawing on years of investigative journalism, Anna creates fair-play mysteries filled with authentic research, memorable characters, and carefully planted clues. She is also the creator of The Clues That Matter Method™, a plotting system that helps writers build satisfying mysteries through intentional clue placement. Anna regularly speaks to writers' groups and readers about mystery writing, clue development, and creating unforgettable amateur detectives. She lives in Cartersville, Georgia, where many of her novels are set.