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.
The Tenth Child
/in Uncategorized/by Barbara EikmeierBy Barbara J Eikmeier I have eight siblings. The nine of us were together recently for my dad’s funeral. It was a bittersweet day. My dad was 92 years old and yet, despite the wind, rain, and mud, over 350 people attended his service. The church ladies served lunch at the church hall. They came […]
Valentines, Shmalentines
/in Holiday Gifts, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Valentine's Day/by Gay YellenA couple of weeks ago, I received an email that opened with this: “Not interested in Valentine’s content?” It continued, very sympathetically: We understand this time can be tough. If you would prefer not to receive Valentine’s Day emails this year, you can opt out by simply clicking below. With love, your Etsy friends. The whole thing made me […]
The Writer’s Juggling Act When Writing Two Series
/in Author Life, Donnell Ann Bell, Guest Blogger, How to Write/by Donnell Ann BellHey Gang and Stiletto Gang friends, as my wrist is in the final stages of healing, I’ve invited Author Kassandra Lamb to take my spot today. Kassandra is as disciplined as they come. I think you’ll agree when you read the following. See you next month! ~ Donnell The Writer’s Juggling Act (When Writing Two […]
Is it Worth it?
/in Author Life/by DebraIs it Worth it? by Debra H. Goldstein Recently, I lost interest in writing. It wasn’t a matter of writer’s block. Plenty of ideas constantly swirl in my head. Those ideas exist right next to my excuses for not writing. The latter include having two new grandchildren and babysitting requests from their parents, medical […]
Plotter vs. Pantser
/in Author Life, How to Write/by Bethany MainesWhen is a Plotter a Pantser? I recently participated in a fun podcast where I debated the old writing argument of whether to plot out a novel in detail or whether or to simply dive in and wing it. I was arguing for the plotter side. As a former pantser, I can attest to the […]