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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.
Water and Writing by Debra H. Goldstein
/in Uncategorized/by DebraWater and Writing by Debra H. Goldstein Why do I write better when I can sit and stare at a beach or lake? What is it about the twinkle of the sun reflecting off water that immediately slows my breathing and empties my mind of worrisome demanding thoughts? Why does a storm’s swirling whitecaps or […]
Bouchercon 2015 Redux
/in Uncategorized/by Kay KendallBy Kay Kendall I know, I know. You may be asking yourself right now…”What in heck is a Bouchercon?” When I was new to the mystery-writing scene, I asked myself that too. Now I know it’s the world’s largest mystery fan-and-writers conference, held yearly in different cities, and offering one fattening feast for the mystery-lover’s soul! Actually […]
Haunted Places in Real Life and in My Books
/in Uncategorized/by The Stiletto GangOver the years I’ve had a fascination with haunted places and have stayed in a few. The Queen Mary is supposed to be haunted–and has a tour with some special effects added. However, I once was there for a conference and many of the photographs taken during the awards ceremony showed that we’d been visited […]
WRITING MULTIPLE SERIES: Featuring Edith Maxwell
/in Uncategorized/by Paula BensonWith this post, I’m beginning to interview authors who write multiple mystery series. My first guest is Edith Maxwell, also known as Tace Baker and Maddie Day, who writes the Lauren Rousseau, Local Foods, and Country Story Mysteries. Her newest series, featuring an 1880’s Quaker midwife debuts in April. Welcome, Edith! Paula, thanks so much […]
Let’s Hear It for the Bad Boys
/in Uncategorized/by Linda Rodriguezby Linda Rodriguez In the second Skeet Bannion novel, Every Broken Trust, I’ve complicated Skeet’s life and relationships with a dark and dangerous man of mystery who walks into the story and makes Skeet feel things that scare her, as well as bringing out the jealous side of nice Joe Louzon, Skeet’s friend and possible […]