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.
A World Free Of . . .
/in Uncategorized/by Marjorie Brodyby Marjorie Brody Most authors strive to create feelings in their readers. We want our readership to connect emotionally with our stories. We take pride when our words stir strong emotions. I certainly appreciate readers who take time to write me letters expressing the impact my psychological suspense, Twisted, has on their lives. And now, […]
An Hour in the Life of a Writer
/in Uncategorized/by The Stiletto GangBy Kimberly Jayne I’ve just had an incredible idea. Instead of my characters discussing whether an old prophecy is true, my protagonist is going to give them proof! Oh wow, this is so good. No, not good. Phenomenal! Fingers poised over the keyboard, imagining the firestorm about to ignite. Bwaa-ah-ah! [rubs hands] They’re not going […]
Taking Editorial Feedback Professionally
/in Uncategorized/by Linda Rodriguezby Linda Rodriguez At the end of a course I recently taught, one of my students sent me a scene-by-scene outline of her book. I could see as I considered it where her problem lay—and it was a pretty major problem. I had to consider whether to soft-pedal my response. This student had been very […]
Dillon Beach, California and my first experience conducting a Writing Workshop
/in Uncategorized/by The Stiletto Gangby Juliana Aragón Fatula, author of Crazy Chicana in Catholic City, Red Canyon Falling On Churches, and The Road I Ride Bleeds. Dillon Beach is a hideaway that sits along the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco. It is one of my favorite places in the world. It was at Dillon Beach that I held my […]
Why I Do Stuff Ahead of Time by Marilyn Meredith
/in Uncategorized/by The Stiletto GangMy to-do list is always full and I try to cross things off as quickly as I can. I’ve always lived by my calendar and kept track of what is schedules. Every day I check my calendar to see what I’m supposed to do and where I’m supposed to be. A big disruption happened on […]