Who are the Stiletto Gang?
The Stiletto Gang is a group blog full of traditional and indie published romance and mystery authors talking about writing, life, and how hard it is to find a new way to kill someone. Each day of the week features a new author. We keep our monthly blogging schedule posted in the sidebar. and we invite you to follow us on Facebook and/or sign up for daily blog alerts.
Slash & Burn: Or Just Rearrange a Few Words?
/in History, T.K. Thorne/by TK ThorneI stared at it, bracing myself. It was a headline. It was subtle and chilling, and I couldn’t help wondering if I was complicit. READ MORE
How Sewing a Patchwork Quilt is Like Writing a Mystery Novel
/in writing a mystery novel/by Lois WinstonI’m not a quilter, but I’ve always appreciated the beauty and workmanship of handmade quilts. In many ways, creating a quilt is much like writing a mystery novel. When starting a quilt, the quilter must first decide on a design. As an author, I start by deciding on the book’s story. The quilter then chooses […]
Characters and Shoes for the AGATHAS!
/in Uncategorized/by Paula Bensonby Paula Gail Benson It’s that time of year! Next weekend, the Agatha awards will be presented at Malice Domestic in Bethesda, Maryland. To celebrate, we asked the Agatha-nominated authors in the categories of Best Contemporary Novel, Best Debut Novel, and Best Short Story to tell us: IF YOUR PROTAGONIST(S) COULD ATTEND THE AGATHA BANQUET, […]
Polishing prose so it sparkles
/in How to Write, Uncategorized/by donalee MoultonWe’ve been talking about the editing process. We started at 30,000 feet looking at the big picture. Now we’re on terra firma. In my book The Thong Principle: Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say, I discuss the various types of editing – and why they are all essential. For many of us, […]
Book Launch Celebrities by Saralyn Richard
/in Uncategorized/by Saralyn RichardWhen a new book is released, celebration ensues. Not just for the author, whose joy in sharing the new product with the world is undoubtedly immense. Other stakeholders can participate in the launch activities and have fun in the process. Who are the other stakeholders? The obvious ones are the editors, cover artists, formatters, […]