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[college-quotes]

I was waiting in line at a restaurant and James Patterson, while walking by, looked right at me and said, 'I have no friends, so I'll be going to the bar.'

Professor who went to Bouchercon 2019 to her creative writing students

[syntax6]

XF story idea?

I am listening to an FBI special agent discuss how he had to turn to novel writing because working in the Hoover building is so depressing. Hee!

Bonus kicker: he also says there are people working there who have been there so long they may be literal zombies.

[mariannedonley]

The Second Half of the Year Has Begun–Already!

I’ve had a fun few weeks–including my usual writing. Plus, I heard that the Dog Writers Association of America, of which I’m a member, was looking for humorous articles for their upcoming issue of RUFF DRAFTS, their publication. . .

I’ve had a fun few weeks–including my usual writing. Plus, I heard that the Dog Writers Association of America, of which I’m a member, was looking for humorous articles for their upcoming issue of RUFF DRAFTS, their publication, so I of course had to submit a short article about how my puppy keeps me from concentrating on my writing by insisting that I play fetch with her while I’m sitting at…

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[mariannedonley]

Year Progressing Fast

And March? It’s a good month for me. The third Shelter of Secrets story for Harlequin Romantic Suspense was just published: UNDERCOVER COWBOY DEFENDER. Two more books coming this year too.

It’s March already. Yes, the year is progressing fast. And it’s a bit different from the way it’s been for the past couple of years. I’m actually attending more meetings in person now—including a meeting of the local Sisters in Crime chapter yesterday. Some meetings are still on Zoom, though. And although I will be attending a couple of writing conferences, I won’t be going to as many as I used…

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[devonellington]

Fri. Sept. 9, 2022: Prepping For House Guests

Fri. Sept. 9, 2022: Prepping For House Guests

image courtesy of Pexels via pixabay.com Friday, September 9, 2022 First day of Full Moon Pluto, Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Jupiter, Uranus, Mercury Retrograde Sunny and pleasant Yup, Mercury’s gone retrograde today, until October 2, piled up on top of all these other retrogrades. Ick. Yesterday morning, the online meditation group met again, and Charlotte was so happy! She’s missed these…

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[thehorrortree]

Taking Submissions: The Land of 10,000 Crimes

Taking Submissions: The Land of 10,000 Crimes

Deadline: December 31st, 2021 Payment: $75 and a contributor’s copy Theme: Mystery and Crime stories to be set in Minnesota or Minnesota adjacent (Wisconsin, Iowa, Canada, the Dakotas). We are pleased to announce there will be a short story anthology for Bouchercon 2022 – The Land of 10,000 Crimes. Our goal is to raise money for the Women’s Prison Book Project. All of the proceeds, after…

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[thehorrortree]

Taking Submissions: The Land of 10,000 Crimes

Taking Submissions: The Land of 10,000 Crimes

Deadline: December 31st, 2021 Payment: $75 and a contributor’s copy Theme: Mystery and Crime stories to be set in Minnesota or Minnesota adjacent (Wisconsin, Iowa, Canada, the Dakotas). We are pleased to announce there will be a short story anthology for Bouchercon 2022 – The Land of 10,000 Crimes. Our goal is to raise money for the Women’s Prison Book Project. All of the proceeds, after…

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[kristinkisska]

And the winner is...

Bouchercon, the annual World Mystery Convention, was held this past weekend. Despite the change of venue from Sacramento to virtual due to the pandemic, the author panels and award ceremony went on as planned.

I’m thrilled to share that MYSTERY MOST EDIBLE, the mystery anthology to which I contributed my short story of suspense “Snowbirding,” won the 2020 Anthony Award for Best Anthology!  

You can see the list of 2020 Anthony Award winners here. Congratulations to all!