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.
Busy Times, Last Day for a Freebie, and a Scare
/in Uncategorized/by The Stiletto GangBecause I have a new book out, I’ve been busy promoting it–of course. As all the authors on this blog know, promoting takes lots of time. I’ve got a blog tour planned starting April 15, https://bookbrowsing.wordpress.com/ and I begin by answering the question, “Why with all your experiences did you choose to write mysteries?” At the […]
Mindful Daydreaming to Discover Your Story
/in Uncategorized/by The Stiletto GangBy Kimberly Jayne As an author, I use many tools to coax my stories onto the page. One of my favorites is mindful daydreaming, a sort of self-guided meditation that breaks through mental blocks. I equate this activity to excavating the gray matter, digging past the idea mantle, and settling into the planning and plotting […]
Remembering the Dream
/in Uncategorized/by Linda Rodriguezby Linda Rodriguez I had a dream for many decades, a dream that I would write novels that would be published by a major publisher to great reviews and win many honors. And for many years I had to put that dream on hold for lack of time as I worked a demanding and fulfilling […]
BroadwayCon Recap
/in Uncategorized/by The Stiletto GangI recently attended the first annual BroadwayCon (January 22-24, 2016) which pays homage to Broadway with panels, workshops, fan meetups, and performances. 8:30am I stood on line to register for BroadwayCon. Got my badge, my 21+ age bracelet and my goodie bag, I was hoping for at least a CD. (Note to Bouchercon, Left Coast […]
When Life Happens by Debra H. Goldstein
/in Uncategorized/by DebraWhen Life Happens by Debra H. Goldstein Did you ever notice how much your day varies from your to-do list? That, as John Lennon said, “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.” I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately especially when I look at the stacks on my desk, credenza, […]