Karin Slaughter

Karin Slaughter

Keynote Speaker: Internationally Bestselling Crime Novelist and Library Activist

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Karin Slaughter Biography

Karin Slaughter is one of the world's most popular and acclaimed storytellers.

Published in 37 languages, with more than 35 million copies sold across the globe, her nineteen novels include the Grant County and Will Trent books, as well as the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and the instant New York Times bestselling novels Pretty Girls and The Good Daughter. Her most recent novel, The Last Widow, features Sara Linton and Will Trent. A native of Georgia, Karin currently lives in Atlanta. Her novels Cop Town, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her are all in development for film and television.

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Karin Slaughter Speaking Topics

The Legacy of Southern Writers

A discussion of the rich literary heritage of the South and the influences that have shaped Slaughter’s own work, including Flannery O’Connor, William Faulkner, Margaret Mitchell and Harper Lee.

Crime Writing as Social Commentary

A talk that explores the genesis of Slaughter’s crime novels and the importance of the crime genre as a means of exploring compelling contemporary issues, such as prejudices against those with disabilities, the shortcomings of the correctional and justice systems, and the double-bind many women face today, and the racial and class biases in America today.

Fight for Your libraries as you do your freedom

A discussion of the vital importance libraries play in our local communities and our society as a whole. Slaughter’s talk will cover how her local library started her on her future career as a novelist and how disheartened she is to see the loss of services and cutbacks in hours—not to mention whole libraries—due to budget cuts. Library funding is a matter of national security.

Karin Slaughter Videos

Author Karin Slaughter Talks New Book 'The Silent Wife' | Exclusive ...
Karin Slaughter on libraries, Lee Child & her favorite Flannery O ...
Karin Slaughter: 2017 National Book Festival - YouTube

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Speaking fees for Karin Slaughter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karin Slaughter are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karin Slaughter, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Karin Slaughter speak about?

Karin Slaughter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Social Activism and Literary.

Where does Karin Slaughter travel from?

Karin Slaughter generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Karin Slaughter?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karin Slaughter for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karin Slaughter for your next private or corporate function.

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Karin Slaughter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Social Activism and Literary. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karin Slaughter for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Karin Slaughter generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeffery Deaver, Lee Child and Kathy Reichs. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karin Slaughter for an upcoming event.

Karin Slaughter Speaking Topics

  • The Legacy of Southern Writers

    A discussion of the rich literary heritage of the South and the influences that have shaped Slaughter’s own work, including Flannery O’Connor, William Faulkner, Margaret Mitchell and Harper Lee.

  • Crime Writing as Social Commentary

    A talk that explores the genesis of Slaughter’s crime novels and the importance of the crime genre as a means of exploring compelling contemporary issues, such as prejudices against those with disabilities, the shortcomings of the correctional and justice systems, and the double-bind many women face today, and the racial and class biases in America today.

  • Fight for Your libraries as you do your freedom

    A discussion of the vital importance libraries play in our local communities and our society as a whole. Slaughter’s talk will cover how her local library started her on her future career as a novelist and how disheartened she is to see the loss of services and cutbacks in hours—not to mention whole libraries—due to budget cuts. Library funding is a matter of national security.

Karin Slaughter Videos

Author Karin Slaughter Talks New Book 'The Silent Wife' | Exclusive ...
Karin Slaughter on libraries, Lee Child & her favorite Flannery O ...
Karin Slaughter: 2017 National Book Festival - YouTube
Karin Slaughter at the 2012 National Book Festival
  • How do I book Karin Slaughter to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Karin Slaughter for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Karin Slaughter, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Karin Slaughter or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Karin Slaughter for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Karin Slaughter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karin Slaughter are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karin Slaughter, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Karin Slaughter speak about?

    Karin Slaughter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Social Activism and Literary.
  • Where does Karin Slaughter travel from?

    Karin Slaughter generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Karin Slaughter?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karin Slaughter for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karin Slaughter for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Karin Slaughter or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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