Tag Archives: Sisters in Crime

Maine Crime Writers enter the Blogosphere

Posted on July 6, 2021 by mainecrimewriters

Today, July 6th, we celebrate ten years of blogging as Maine Crime Writers. The cast of characters is ever changing but the mission remains the same: to make readers aware of the talents and diversity of crime writers in Maine, … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Post, Kate's Posts | Tagged Brunswick Maine, Camden Public Library, crime writing, Gerry Boyle, James Hayman, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Lea Wait, Leslie Wheeler, Maine Crime Writers, mysteries, mystery writing, New England Crime Bake, Sisters in Crime, social media, Tess Gerritsen, Thea Kozak mysteries, Union Maine, Vicki Doudera | 18 Comments

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Virtual

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Brenda Buchanan

Maine’s crime writers are blessed to be part of a resilient, resourceful community. The particular obstacle doesn’t matter – a sluggish economy, an endless winter, upheaval in the publishing industry – we find a way to survive, buoyed by readers … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged booksellers, community, Lambda Literary, Maine Crime Wave, Noir @ the Bar, Sisters in Crime | 3 Comments

Stockpiling Inspiration like Acorns to Carry Us Through the Winter

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Brenda Buchanan

How is it mid-November already? I’m writing this on Veteran’s Day, eleven days into the eleventh month. It was full-on dark outside my window at 4:30 this afternoon, which was just as well because it was spitting snow. We all … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Ann Cleeves, Hallie Ephron, Jesup Memorial Library, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Lori Rader-Day, Murder by the Book, Mystery Writers of America, New England Crime Bake, Sisters in Crime, The Long Call | 5 Comments

Sisters (and brothers) celebrate a special crime-filled birthday

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Maureen Milliken

Sisters in Crime began 30 years ago as a way to support and advocate for female writers, who … wait for it… weren’t getting nearly as many reviews as male writers were, as well as a lack of attention for … Continue reading →

Posted in Maureen's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged author talks, libraries, Sisters in Crime, writer events | 1 Comment

Short Story News

Posted on August 2, 2016 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here, mostly Kathy, to talk about short stories. Like many writers, I tried my hand at the shorter form of fiction first. Other than a couple of sales of stories for ages 8-12, I was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Level Best Books, Mystery Most Historical, short stories, Sisters in Crime | 14 Comments

Weekend Update: May 21-22, 2016

Posted on May 21, 2016 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Monday), Brenda Buchanan (Tuesday), Kate Flora (Wednesday), Vaughan Hardacker (Thursday), and Jen Blood (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Brenda Buchanan, Charlene D'Avanzo, giveaway, Jen Blood, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kaitlyn's Scottie Page, Kate Flora, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Maine Crime Writers news, Nevada Barr, New Gloucester Public Library, Sisters in Crime, Topsham Public Library, Vaughan Hardacker, We Love Libraries lottery | Leave a comment

Weekend Update: January 30-31, 2016

Posted on January 30, 2016 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Lea Wait (Monday), Barb Ross (Tuesday), Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Wednesday), Maureen Milliken (Thursday), and Vaughn Hardacker (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Audible.com, Barb Ross, Beat, Beat Slay Love, Cold Hard News, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Lea Wait, Love, Maine Crime Writers news, Maureen Milliken, Sisters in Crime, Slay, Thalia Filbert, Vaughn Hardacker | Leave a comment

Meet Debut Author Julianne Holmes

Posted on October 6, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Today we host a newly minted author, Julie Hennrikus, writing as Julianne Holmes KF: Julie Hennrikus, we’re delighted to have you visit us at Maine Crime Writers today. You’re launching your first book today. It has a great title: Just Killing … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blog | Tagged cozy mysteries, J.A. Hennrikus, Julianne Holmes, Just Killing Time, Level Best Books, New England Sisters in Crime, Sisters in Crime, The Crime Bake, Wicked Cozy, Writing groups | 15 Comments

Weekend Update and News from Malice Domestic

Posted on May 2, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Many of us are in Bethesda, Maryland this weekend for the Malice Domestic conference, a mystery conference that celebrates the cozy mystery. We hope to provide updates and photos of your favorite writers. In the meantime, here’s the blog line-up … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Brenda Buchanan, Dorothy Cannell scholarship. Barbara Ross, Gerry Boyle, Guppies, John Clark, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Malice Domestic, Meg Ruley, Musseled Out, Once Burned, Quick Pivot, Sisters in Crime, Vaughn Hardacker | 2 Comments

Crime Wave Therapy or Self-help for the Mystery Minded

Posted on March 31, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Our guest blogger today is writer Karla Whitney, sharing some of her writer’s journey and the value of conferences and community to a writer. Back in April 2011, I attended Maine Crime Wave at University of Southern Maine. This was … Continue reading →