Tag Archives: Sisters in Crime

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Virtual

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

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 →

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Stockpiling Inspiration like Acorns to Carry Us Through the Winter

Posted on November 12, 2019 by

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 →

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

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

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 →

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Short Story News

Posted on August 2, 2016 by

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 →

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Weekend Update: May 21-22, 2016

Posted on May 21, 2016 by

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 →

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Weekend Update: January 30-31, 2016

Posted on January 30, 2016 by

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 →

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Meet Debut Author Julianne Holmes

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

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 →

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Weekend Update and News from Malice Domestic

Posted on May 2, 2015 by

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 →

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Crime Wave Therapy or Self-help for the Mystery Minded

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

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 →

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The Pleasure Of Your Company

Posted on October 17, 2014 by

Kate Flora here, reporting in from the road. October is shaping up to be a totally crazy month. In an effort to get out there and promote my new books, I’ve scheduled a lot of events. Like me, half of them … Continue reading →

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