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Phoenix Metro+ Chapter of Sisters in Crime (SinC). Award-winning anthologies, the annual WriteNow! Conference & support for all of our siblings! https://desertsleuths.com Check out our latest anthology, SoWest: DangerAwaits!
“Candy Cane on the Case,” by Debra H. Goldstein, is the lead story in Crimeucopia: The Not So Frail Detective Agency, which was published on December 9. The anthology is a collection of female private-eye tales. Check out www.debrahgoldstein for more information about Debra’s short stories.
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Debra H. Goldstein’s story, “The Joker is Wild,” was published on November 25th in the podcast Anything but Murder: Heists and Hooligans. The challenge was to write a crime fiction story that didn’t contain a murder. Check out www.debrahgoldstein for more information about Debra’s short stories.
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Registration is now open for January Jumpstart, which kicks off on January 5! There will be daily write-ins to help you reach your goals!
January Jumpstart is open to the entire writing community. Free for SinC Members, $15 for non-members.
Register here: www.sistersincrime.org/events/Event...
December is a good time to plan for the new year. As a writer, you're an entrepreneur. Make time to create a strategic roadmap and define goals for the year ahead.
In December, the U.S. Small Business Administration and others highlight the importance of strategic planning for small businesses.
Writing marathons are only one of the benefits of being a SinC member. Membership includes free access to Webinars and the Webinar Library, workshops, a writing community, access to the SinC LinC online community, and more!
At $60, that's only a $5/month investment in your writing career!
Mesa Book Festival Saturday, December 6, 10a-8p Downtown Mesa, 1 N. MacDonald Free 80+ Authors, Live Music, Food Trucks, Literary Costume Contest, Santa Visit, Children's Book Readings at the Holiday Tree, & More www.MesaBookFestival.com
Find Desert Sleuths at the upcoming MESA BOOK FESTIVAL on Sat, Dec 6th, 10a-8p, Downtown Mesa.
A free event with 80+ Authors, Live Music, Food Trucks, a Literary Costume Contest, a Santa Visit, Children's Book Readings at the Holiday Tree, & More.
It'll be a blast!
www.MesaBookFestival.com
Almost there! Tomorrow is the end of our November Writing Marathon and we're going out big with a 24-hour write-in starting at 7am GMT/2am EST/11am PDT! Join in and finish the month strong!
We'd love to hear what you've been working on and how much progress you've made this month.
Finish strong!
SoWest: Danger Awaits! by Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths In Arizona, the heat isn't the only danger. From city streets to desert locales and mountain vistas, these stories cover a lot of ground. Obsession*Blackmail*Family*Historical*Abuse*Paranormal*Assasins/Murder*SerialKillers*Redemption*Greed/Fraud*Return to Work Available on Amazong https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7B3LVN DesertSleuths.com
It's a rainy Saturday night in Phoenix, perfect for a little crime reading! Pick up one of our captivating short story anthologies, including our brand new release, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS!
www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7B3LVN
#SinC #Mystery #CrimeFiction #ReadersOfBluesky
Image: Festival logo featuring an open book with the Arizona desert sunset and a saguaro image making up the open pages. Text describing the event on an inset square and then background sun and desert scene. Text: TALES & TUMBLEWEED BOOK FESTIVAL November 30, 2025 10a-5p La Familgia Restaurant and Silver Key Lounge 1859 W. Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tales-tumbleweed-holiday-book-festival-tickets-1671027481179 Local Author & Vendor Event Celebrating Arizona's Storytellers and creatives with local authors, unique vendors, and community at a special indoor/outdoor market. Shop local with unique gifts, author signings, raffles, swag bags, and community. Find us on Facebook and Eventbrite.
Come say hi to the Desert Sleuths at the upcoming Tales & Tumbleweed Book Festival, pick up some exciting books to read while on vacation, and find some local treasures for gifting this winter holiday season... all while supporting local authors, artisans, and vendors.
Sun, Nov 30, 10a-5p
Find Desert Sleuths at tomorrow's LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK FAIR (Mesa Red Mtn Library)
Saturday, Nov 15
1p-4p MST
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“Ruby Red” by Betsy Barker was published in the SoWest: Danger Awaits! anthology published by the Desert Sleuths Chapter of Sisters in Crime on September 19, 2025. Congratulations!
Purchase it at: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Two women on either side of a screen showing the author's books.
I had an amazing author visit at Wendell Phillips Elementary yesterday. Thanks to Linda, Pat, and Susan for organizing the visit and the students for being such a great audience.
07.11.2025 10:14 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0On Nov 19, guest authors V.M. Burns, Ellen Byron, & Jennifer Chow talk all things cozy- from defining the genre to sharing their individual writing processes- & offer tips to navigate the marketplace. All welcome! Register at DesertSleuths.com.
#SinC #MysteryWriters #CozyMysteries
SinC is offering 5 write-ins a day for members in November as part of our November Marathon! If you're already a member, just register for the marathon to receive reminders. If you're not yet a member, join today and get the support you need for focusing on your writing this month!
#SinCMarathon
*** Next Week - Reserve Now ***
What: The Art of Revision with Lori Rader-Day
When: Wednesday, November 12th at 8PM ET/ 5pm PT/ 1am +1 GMT
How: FREE for SinC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Register today at: www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis...
#sincworldwide #sinc #sistersincrimewebinars
Hey! How about coming out to see me at the Phoenix Public Library's Arizona Author Book Fair this Saturday, Nov. 8th 11-2:00 pm at Burton Barr Central Library. I'll have HAVOC and REDEMPTION ready to personalize for you or a favorite book lover on your holiday gift list.
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Cozy up to Cozies: Reading, Writing, and Selling the Genre with V.M. Burns, Ellen Byron, and Jennifer Chow Wed, Nov 19, 6p-7:30p Arizona Time Our guest authors talk all things cozy- from defining the genre to sharing their individual writing processes- and offer tips to navigate the marketplace. Register at https://DesertSleuths.com
On Nov 11 Guest authors V.M. Burns, Ellen Byron, & Jennifer Chow talk all things cozy- from defining the genre to sharing their individual writing processes- & offer tips to navigate the marketplace. Register at DesertSleuths.com.
#SinC #MysteryWriters #CozyMysteries @ellenbyronla.bsky.social
Text: SoWest: Danger Awaits! In Arizona the heat isn't the only danger. From city streets to desert locales and mountain vistas, these stories cover a lot of ground. Obsession. Blackmail. Family. Historical. Revenge. Abuse. Paranormal. Assassins/Murder. Serial Killers. Redemption. Greed/Fraud. Return to Work. Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths. Available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sisters-in-Crime-Desert-Sleuths-Chapter-Authors/author/B00DRG06WQ DesertSleuths.com DesertSleuths@gmail.com Find us on Facebook, Bluesky, Instagram, Pinterest, and Youtube. Images: The covers of all our anthologies and our cookbook, especially highlighting the cover of SoWest: Danger Awaits! which features the back view of a man reaching for a gun in the waistband of his jeans and he faces a distant house in an ominous desert landscape.
Check out all 11 of our crime anthologies featuring short stories about the best and worst of Arizona, plus, our cookbook, Recipes to Kill For. We highly recommend our latest release SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! and for the holiday season, HOW NOT TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS.
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Not only will we be hosting 5 write-ins EVERY DAY IN NOVEMBER, we're kicking off and ending the event with 24-hour write-ins!
Register for the November Marathon today at: www.sistersincrime.org/event/sincma...
#writing #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #amwriting #bookstagram
Ready to finish (or start) your novel?
Sisters in Crime's November Writing Marathon starts on the 1st with a 24-hour write-in!
Join TODAY and your membership is good through the end of 2026! Only $60/year - that's a $5/month career investment!
Join SinC at: www.sistersincrime.org/page/join-now
During the November Writing Marathon, we'll be doing hour-long sprints on Mondays from 12:00-1:00 pm EST. Watch for the posts on Mondays and comment with your progress!
#SinCNovemberMarathon #finishyournovel #startyournovel #sitdownandwritewithus
Family History Month Day 21. Fiction Meets Family.
📚 My novels are inspired by real genealogical puzzles. Fiction lets me honor the past in new ways in all my books. For a complete list, go to annabartkowski.com
Do you read historical fiction?
#AncestorStories #HistoricalFiction #GenealogyInspired
Cold Black Hearts is a WordFire Wednesday Weekly Deal this week! Just 99 cents for this terrifying tale. wordfirepress.com/collections/...
29.10.2025 23:22 — 👍 3 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0Find Desert Sleuths at these upcoming Book Fairs in November & December:
LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK FAIR (Mesa Red Mtn Library)
events.mesalibrary.org/event/local-...
TALES & TUMBLEWEED BOOK FESTIVAL
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MESA BOOK FESTIVAL
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Hi! The starter pack is full, and we do not currently have plans to start another one. But we will happily add you to the SinC Member List which allows way more members to be added.
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"Police focus on ladder placed against the side of the Louvre"
I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
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White text on a red background reads: SinC Webinar Bring it home with a strong 3rd act Saturday, October 25 2pm EDT/11am PDT/7pm BST Free for members, $15 for non-members Not a member? Our $60 membership gives you access to this and all webinars PLUS our full webinar library! www.sistersincrime.org/webinars A photo of author Tracy Clark is in the top left corner
Join us Saturday, 10/25, for award-winning author, Tracy Clark's discussion on building a third act that keeps readers turning pages to a satisfying ending!
Free for Members, $15 for non-members.
Register at: www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis....
#SinC #WritingCommunity #BookSky #CrimeWriters
(l to r) Authors Laura MacKenzie, Patricia Curren, Patricia A. Bonn, and Suzanne E. Flaig selling our latest anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! (and loads of other books) at the Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths booth for the Desert Foothills Book Festival.
Timothy W. Moore and Merle McCann at the Desert Foothills Book Festival selling their books.
We had a great time at the Desert Foothills Book Festival today. Beautiful weather. Fun company. Plus the magic of connecting readers with some wonderful mystery stories.
#SinC #DesertSleuths #FreedomToRead
Saturday, October 18, 10a-3p Desert Foothills Book Festival at the Holland Center 34250 N. 60th St, Scottsdale, Az Free Event. Over 100 Arizona Authors- All genres. First 100 people get a free gift valued at $60. Food truck on site. DesertFoothillsBookFestival.com
We'll be at the Desert Foothills Book Festival this Sat, Oct 18. Come say hi and grab a book or two.
18.10.2025 06:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0This Wed, Oct 15, author Melissa Bourbon shares how to use Pinterest to grow your author platform and to skip the social media overwhelm but still remain visible to readers. All welcome, just register at DesertSleuths.com.
#SinC #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters
