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.
In summary
/in How to Write, Publishing, Uncategorized, writing life/by donalee MoultonWhen I completed my first mystery novel, Hung Out to Die, I quickly discovered that the novel would not stand alone. A synopsis was required. As a freelance journalist and communications specialist, I’ve put together a lifetime of pitches and proposals. Still, I spent some time reading up on what makes a successful synopsis. Then […]
Why Reading Out Loud Is Good for You
/in Author Life, Book Clubs, cozy mystery books, indie publishing, Mystery Series, Romantic Suspense, Samantha Newman Romantic Mystery series/by Gay YellenOver the weekend, a series of New York Times articles about the pleasures of reading aloud sent me thinking backwards and forward again. Backwards to my earliest memories of listening to my Mom or Dad read Horton Hatches the Egg or some other wonderful classic to me. Those lovely moments are imbedded deep in my bones. I’m […]
Killing Off Those Characters
/in Donnell Ann Bell, Author Life, author promotion, Detective, How to Write, Mysteries, Short Stories, The Stiletto Gang/by Donnell Ann BellNew Year
/in author promotion, New Years Resolutions, Romantic Suspense, writing life/by Bethany MainesNew Year, New Plan There’s a lot of “New year, new plan!” going around in January. And to be fair I’ve been working on the plan since last year, but this month it’s time to get some of the details worked out. I know a lot of writers like to wing their social media calendar […]
New Year, New Reads: Setting Your 2025 Reading Goals
/in Debra Sennefleder, New Years Resolutions/by Debra SennefelderJanuary is a time of fresh starts, renewed motivation, and setting intentions for the year ahead. If you’re like me, reading is a core part of your life, and what better way to kick off 2025 than by setting some inspiring reading goals? Whether you’re a voracious reader or someone looking to rediscover the joy […]