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.
Authors Never Graduate
/in Author Life, Cozy Mysteries/by Sparkle AbbeySparkle Abbey Summer has ended, and the new school year is about to start. But for authors, school is never out of session. In fact, authors never graduate. Many authors are continuously in search of the next best craft book, workshop, or webinar. We certainly enjoy honing our craft. We especially enjoy lively discussions […]
Clicking Our Heels – Caffeine or Not in the Morning?
/in Clicking Our Heels/by DebraClicking Our Heels – Caffeine or Not in the Morning? Although there are many writers who, over the years, supposedly demonstrated an affinity for alcoholic beverages, the Stiletto Gang has a thing for coffee. Here’s what happens if each doesn’t get caffeine in the morning: T.K. Thorne: I’m napping. Saralyn Richard: I don’t drink coffee […]
The Devil’s in the Details
/in Author Life, Brooke Terpening, Mystery, Research, writing life/by Brooke TerpeningEven though we write fiction, authenticity matters. It’s the details that make our stories authentic and create an immersive world for the reader. As a crime fiction writer of a series that is legal adjacent, I believe my responsibility is to get the details correct. My second book has a scene involving a corrections officer […]
A Fatal Affair: The Murder of Helen Grier [Part II]
/in Judy Penz Sheluk, A Fatal Affair, Helen Grier, True Crime/by Judy Penz ShelukI first wrote about A Fatal Affair: The Murder of Helen Grier in my January first Monday post (if you missed it, you can find it here). Since that time, my co-author, Amanda Capper, and I have continued our research. Much of that research is about the police investigation, the events leading up to the […]
My Traveling Book
/in Uncategorized/by Kathleen KaskaMy Traveling Book Tired of sweltering heat and sticky summer humidity? If you’re looking for the perfect escape, head to the Pacific Northwest. Summer in the San Juan Islands is nothing short of magical. Since moving here, we haven’t needed air conditioning. We simply open the windows and let the cool marine breeze drift through […]