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.
Ask an Author – Where do you get your ideas? Lynn Cahoon
/in Uncategorized/by The Stiletto GangHi Gang, It’s Lynn Cahoon here… The most common question I get, including from family is this. Where do I get my ideas? Where do I get my ideas? The voices tell me. Okay, so now you think I’m insane, but honestly, there are three ways a story starts to gel for me. It […]
Making a List and Checking It Twice
/in Uncategorized/by Linda Rodriguezby Linda Rodriguez I’m a big believer in using all the help technology and professional writing books and programs can give me in writing. I’ve tried using all kinds of workbooks, charts, and forms in working on a novel. I’m even exploring Scrivener-type software programs for use in writing my next book. I’m hardly on […]
Independence Day Celebrations
/in Uncategorized/by The Stiletto Gangby Sparkle Abbey Laguna Beach Fireworks Around the U.S. plans are being made for the upcoming Independence Day weekend. In Laguna Beach where the Pampered Pets Mysteries are set, residents and visitors will be celebrating the 4th of July holiday with free admission to the Art-a-Fair Fine Arts Festival and a patriotic band concert at […]
Motherhood and Murder
/in Uncategorized/by Kay KendallBy Kay Kendall Author Kay Kendall and bunny Dusty When I conceived of my mystery series featuring Austin Starr, amateur sleuth, I knew she would become a mother by book two. My heroine would have the temperament of Nancy Drew, if only she had grown up, gotten married, and—wait for it—had a baby. And so […]
Summer Reading – Part I – Murder on Wheels
/in Uncategorized/by DebraThe end of the school year always meant the beginning of the library’s summer reading challenge. My goal was to read the most books for my age level while enjoying what I was reading. Recently, when I finished the first draft of my WIP, I closed my computer and kicked off ten days of fun […]