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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.
Paws, Whiskers, and Witnesses: Why Animals Are at the Heart of Cozy Mysteries
/in Cozy Mysteries, Uncategorized/by Lois WinstonToday, we’re joined by cozy mystery author Jacqueline Vick, author of the Frankie Chandler Pet Psychic Mysteries. There’s a long tradition of animals playing important roles in mysteries—especially cozy mysteries—and readers never seem to get enough of them. Why is that? Consider these beloved series: Lilian Jackson Braun’s The Cat Who . . .mysteries Marian Babson’s […]
Marie-Joseph Angélique – May you rest in peace
/in Historical Mystery, History, Mystery, Uncategorized/by donalee Moultonby donalee Moulton In June 1734, Marie-Joseph Angélique, an enslaved Black woman, is found guilty of burning the lower town of Montreal to the ground. For this, it is determined, she must die. Conflagration! follows the trial, conviction, and execution of Angélique, now honored on a Canadian stamp. In an era when lawyers are banned […]
Writing Fun and Games by Saralyn Richard
/in Author Life, Detective Parrott Mystery Series/by Saralyn RichardI’ve traveled to two graduations in the past few weeks, and it’s been loads of heart-warming fun—but tiring! I wonder how I traveled for work 50 weeks of the year and still managed a home life, a social life, exercise, etc. Now when I’m out of town, I can’t wait to get back to my […]
Lessons from Older Movies
/in Uncategorized/by Paula Bensonby Paula Gail Benson During this summer, I’ve taken some time to indulge in the joy of watching older, black and white films. I remember when I was growing up, a channel ran Bette Davis movies every Saturday afternoon. I learned to love her in Now, Voyager, Watch on the Rhine, The Little Foxes, Jezebel, […]
Guest Post: Susan Van Kirk on The Powerful Gift of Words
/in Guest, Guest Blogger, Judy Penz Sheluk, memories, New Release/by Judy Penz ShelukVisiting us today is bestselling author Susan Van Kirk. Susan and I were first introduced to one another by Lourdes Venard of Comma Sense Editing. This would have been in 2013, maybe 2014. Both Susan and I had written first manuscripts and we were filled with dreams of eventual publication for our cozy masterpieces. The […]