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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.
Short Story Terminology
/in Anthologies, Paula Gail Benson, Short Stories/by Paula Bensonby Paula Gail Benson With the start of a new year, some writers may be looking to experiment with a new fictional form. Why not try short stories? If you haven’t already dabbled in this genre, here is some terminology you may wish to use to guide you. Short stories are defined by their brevity. […]
A Free-Association Glimpse Into My Mind—Yikes! by T.K. Thorne
/in Uncategorized/by TK ThorneI don’t have a single thought in my head…. READ MORE
Full Circle Moments
/in Detective Parrott Mystery Series, Dog books, memories, Mysteries, writing life/by Saralyn RichardBy Saralyn Richard Once in a while in the writers’ journey, serendipitous moments occur, and they seem magical. I’ve had three such moments recently and will share them with you. First of all, I’m writing an historical mystery that takes place in my hometown, Galveston, Texas, after the 1900 Storm, which is still the deadliest […]
Beginning the Year with Celebrations
/in Paula Gail Benson/by Paula Bensonby Paula Gail Benson The year 2026 is starting with a series of significant celebrations and anniversaries. For my first post of the year, I sought out the historical context of resolutions. Then, as I learned of upcoming events, I realized I needed to prepare for a year of recognitions. When I looked up the […]
Where history meets mystery
/in Uncategorized/by donalee Moultonby donalee Moulton Many writers are attracted to the historical mystery genre because they like weaving a mystery for readers to solve. Many other writers are history buffs and want to share their love of the past with readers in the present. I’ve learned you need both elements to keep readers turning pages. Two worlds […]