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.
Happy Dancing – With Our Bellies Full and the Fire Dying
/in Debra H. Goldstein, Anthologies, New Release/by DebraHappy Dancing – With Our Bellies Full and the Fire Dying by Debra H. Goldstein I’m happiest writing when I’m sitting in front of a toasty fire or positioned to stare at a body of water. Both are calming to me. The result is that the words tend to flow. Sometimes, though, a roaring fire […]
Editing Essentials: Revising, Reworking, Revitalizing
/in Uncategorized/by donalee MoultonGreat writers don’t need an editor. They demand one. What first-rate writers understand is that another pair of eyes or a fresh pair of eyes are essential to successful communication. This second looks brings a new perspective, the distance that only time (even a little time) can offer, and renewed energy to improve content. Let’s […]
Interiority by Saralyn Richard
/in characters, Detective Parrott Mystery Series, Mystery, Writing and the Arts/by Saralyn RichardInteriority by Saralyn Richard I recently attended a virtual meeting at which the author, Mark Stevens, spoke. He claimed the main reason a reader likes a fiction book is interiority. Since all writers aim for readers who like our books, I paid attention. Mark did an excellent job of explaining what interiority is—masterful, in fact, […]
The Five Languages of Love
/in Paula Gail Benson/by Paula Bensonby Paula Gail Benson On Valentine’s Day, I learned something. I was reading Cynthia Ruchti’s message in the Guideposts devotional book Mornings with Jesus 2025. Ruchti wrote about caring for her husband when he was debilitated during an illness. She found that some of the more difficult tasks required all her strength. At times, she […]
Derringer Awards
/in Author Life, Anthologies, awards, Short Stories/by Bethany MainesAwards Season is Here! No, it’s not time for the Oscar’s or anything normal people care about. I’m talking about the extremely niche category of mystery short story awards. The Short Fiction Mystery Society, a volunteer-lead group of short fiction writers annually hosts the Derringer Awards. Any member is welcome to submit a short story […]