The Sisters in Crime Writers&#39; podcast features conversations with our members about the writing journey: their process, what they&#39;ve learned, what they wish they&#39;d know sooner.

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Andrea J. Johnson is the author of the Victoria Justice Mysteries about a trial stenographer turned amateur sleuth (think Murder, She Wrote meets The Pelican Brief). She holds an M.F.A. in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and a copyediting certification from UC San Diego. She currently teaches creative writing and African American literature at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and her craft essays have appeared on several websites such as CrimeReads and LitReactor. Andrea has also contributed to the women’s lifestyle websites Popsugar and The List Daily. In addition, she has written a series of nonfiction books that include How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery, Mastering the Art of Suspense, and How to Craft Killer Dialogue.Website: <a href="https://ajthenovelist.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ajthenovelist.com/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ajthenovelist" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/ajthenovelist</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajthenovelist/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/ajthenovelist/</a>*****************<h2>About SinC</h2>Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>

Andrea Johnson

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Bonnar Spring writes eclectic international thrillers. A nomad at heart, she hitchhiked across Europe at sixteen and joined the Peace Corps after college. After living and teaching overseas, Bonnar returned to the US where she earned an Ed.M. from Harvard and taught ESL for many years.Bonnar recently trekked to Macchu Picchu for a significant birthday. Her award-winning debut, TOWARD THE LIGHT, is set in Guatemala, and the newly-released DISAPPEARED takes place in Morocco.Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bonnar.spring.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/bonnar.spring.7</a>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/gretagarbo42" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/gretagarbo42</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bonnarspring/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/bonnarspring/</a>Website <a href="https://bonnarspring.com/" rel="nofollow">https://bonnarspring.com/</a><h3>Mentioned in the podcast:</h3>Phyllis A. Whitney Quote: “A map is not a journey.”<a href="NaNoWriMo.org" rel="nofollow">NaNoWriMo.org</a>Guppies–the Great Unpublished, an online chapter of Sisters in Crime <a href="https://www.sinc-guppies.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.sinc-guppies.org/</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>

Bonnar Spring

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Peggy Ehrhart is a former English professor with a doctorate in Medieval Literature. Her Maxx Maxwell mysteries, Sweet Man Is Gone (2008) and Got No Friend Anyhow (2011), were published by Five Star/Gale/Cengage and feature a blues-singer sleuth.Peggy is currently writing the Knit &amp; Nibble mysteries for Kensington. Her amateur sleuth, Pamela Paterson, is the founder and mainstay of the Arborville, New Jersey, knitting club, nicknamed Knit and Nibble. Knit &amp; Nibble #9, Irish Knit Murder, was a March 2023 release. Knit &amp; Nibble #10, Knitmare on Beech Street, will appear in December 2023, and Murder Most Irish will appear next spring in Kensington’s 2024 St. Patrick’s Day novella anthology, Irish Milkshake Murder.Website <a href="http://www.PeggyEhrhart.com" rel="nofollow">www.PeggyEhrhart.com</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>

Peggy Ehrhart

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Leigh Perry/Toni L.P. Kelner is two authors in one. As Leigh, she writes the Family Skeleton mysteries, featuring adjunct English professor Georgia Thackery and her skeletal pal Sid. The sixth, The Skeleton Stuffs a Stocking, was published in 2019. As Toni, she’s written eleven mystery novels and co-edited urban fantasy anthologies with Charlaine Harris. And under both names, she writes short fiction. She&#39;s been nominated for the Anthony, the Macavity, and the Derringer, and has won the Agatha Award and an RT BookClub Lifetime Achievement Award. Her most recent publication was a short story in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, and forthcoming is a contribution to an anthology inspired by Father Knox&#39;s Ten Rules for Writing Mystery Fiction. These days, she&#39;s working on a seventh Family Skeleton novel.<h3>Connect with Toni/Leigh:</h3>Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeighPerryAuthor" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LeighPerryAuthor</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leighperryauthor" rel="nofollow">@leighperryauthor</a>Website<a href="leighperryauthor.com" rel="nofollow"> leighperryauthor.com</a><h3>Mentioned in the podcast:</h3>Lawrence Block writing books: <a href="https://lawrenceblock.com/series/books-for-writers/" rel="nofollow">https://lawrenceblock.com/series/books-for-writers/</a>The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man by David Maurer*****************<h2>About Sisters in Crime</h2>Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>

Leigh Perry/Toni L.P. Kelner

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Carola Dunn was born and grew up in England. Almost all of her books are set there (with forays to Russia, Istanbul, Costa Rica et al), though she has lived in the US for most of her life. The author of 27 mysteries, the Daisy Dalrymple series set in the 1920s, and the Cornish mysteries set around 1960, she has also written over 32 Regencies. She lives in Oregon with her Border heeler Callie (with forays to Southern California to see the grandkids).<h3>Social Media Links:</h3>Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolaDunnMysteryAuthor" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/CarolaDunnMysteryAuthor</a>Website <a href="https://caroladunn.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow">https://caroladunn.weebly.com/</a>*****************<h2>About Sisters in Crime</h2>Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow"> https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>

Carola Dunn

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During her career in television news, Myra created Emmy Award winning special reports and investigations and told stories of true crime. But her love of traditional and cozy mysteries motivated her to write the Sarah Doucette Jean-Louis Mystery series. The stories are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and give a nod to Myra’s childhood, growing up in the progressive Berkeley, California with conventional Louisiana Creole parents.The U.C. Berkeley Bancroft library has included Myra’s mysteries in their local authors collection. Myra has appeared on Geraldo Rivera’s true crime show, “Murder in the Family,” which tells the stories of celebrities who have been victimized by crime. She has also appeared in segments of the TV One crime series, “For My Man,” a reality show about women who commit crimes for the men in their lives.Myra credits Sisters in Crime and its chapters with providing the tools and environment for women to hone their writing skills, and to enter a supportive crime writing community. Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MyrasCreoleMysteries/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/MyrasCreoleMysteries/</a>Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/myra_jolivet" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/myra_jolivet</a>Website <a href="https://myrajolivet.com/" rel="nofollow">https://myrajolivet.com/</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>

Myra Jolivet

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Before he became a mystery writer and reviewer, Brookins was a freelance photographer, a Public Television program director, a Cable TV administrator, and a counselor and faculty member at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has reviewed mystery fiction for the Saint Paul Pioneer Press and for Mystery Scene Magazine. His reviews appear at Barnes &amp; Noble and Amazon Internet sites, on his own web site, Books n&#39; Bytes, and on the popular news group, DorothyL. Several authors with blogs carry his reviews as well. Brookins is an avid recreational sailor. With his wife and friends he has sailed in many locations across the world. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Private Eye Writers of America.Brookins writes the sailing adventure series featuring Michael Tanner and Mary Whitney, the Sean Sean private investigator detective series, and the Jack Marston academic series.Mentioned in the podcast:The Silence of the LoonsWebsite: <a href="http://www.carlbrookins.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.carlbrookins.com/</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>

Carl Brookins

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Tina Kashian writes the best-selling Kebab Kitchen Mediterranean mystery series, and her first book, &#34;Hummus and Homicide,&#34; spent six weeks on the B&amp;N bestseller list. Tina is an attorney and a mechanical engineer whose love of reading for pleasure helped her get through years of academia. Tina spent her childhood summers at the Jersey shore building sandcastles, boogie boarding, and riding the boardwalk Ferris wheel. She also grew up in the restaurant business, as her Armenian parents owned a restaurant for thirty years. Tina also writes historical romance as Tina Gabrielle. Please visit her website at <a href="http://www.tinakashian.com" rel="nofollow">www.tinakashian.com</a> to join her newsletter, receive delicious recipes, enter contests, and more. Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TinaKashianAuthor/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/TinaKashianAuthor/</a>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TinaKashian1" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/TinaKashian1</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinakashian/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/tinakashian/</a>Website <a href="http://www.tinakashian.com" rel="nofollow">www.tinakashian.com</a> Destination Murders Anthologies: <a href="https://destinationmurders.com/" rel="nofollow">https://destinationmurders.com/</a>*********************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>*****ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARDThe Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here&#39;s what is required for submission:<ul><li>An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.</li><li>A resume or biographical statement.</li><li>A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges’ decision.)</li></ul>An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction and/or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required, the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: <a href="https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride" rel="nofollow">https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride</a>

Tina Kashian

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Elle Marr is a #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of thrillers. Her latest book THE FAMILY BONES earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly, which called it a &#34;mesmerizing psychological thriller.&#34; Originally from Sacramento, Elle graduated from UC San Diego before moving to France, where she earned a master’s degree from the Sorbonne University in Paris. She now lives and writes in Oregon with her family. Mentioned in the episode:<ul><li>Stephen King ON WRITING</li><li>Jessica Brody SAVE THE CAT WRITES A NOVEL</li><li>Richard Bachman THE REGULATORS</li></ul> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ellemarrauthor" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/ellemarrauthor</a>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ellemarr_" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/ellemarr_</a>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellemarrauthor/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/ellemarrauthor/</a>Website <a href="https://ellemarr.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ellemarr.com/</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>*****************<h3>ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARD</h3>The Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here&#39;s what is required for submission:<ul><li>An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.</li><li>A resume or biographical statement.</li><li>A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges’ decision.)</li></ul>An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction and/or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required, the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: <a href="https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride" rel="nofollow">https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride</a>

Elle Marr

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SJ Rozan&#39;s eighteen novels and eighty-plus short stories have won multiple awards, including the Edgar, Shamus, Anthony, Nero, and Macavity, and also the Japanese Maltese Falcon. She&#39;s been honored with Life Achievement Awards from both the Private Eye Writers of America and the Short Mystery Fiction Society. Many of her stories have appeared in various &#34;Best Of&#34; collections, and she&#39;s edited three anthologies.Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSJRozan" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSJRozan</a>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/SJRozan" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SJRozan</a>Instagram <a href="https://twitter.com/SJRozan" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SJRozan</a>Website <a href="http://www,sjrozan.net" rel="nofollow">www,sjrozan.net</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>*****************ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARDThe Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here&#39;s what is required for submission:<ul><li>An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.</li><li>A resume or biographical statement.</li><li>A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges’ decision.)</li></ul>An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction and/or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required, the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: <a href="https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride" rel="nofollow">https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride</a>

S.J. Rozan

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Winnie M Li is an author and activist. Her latest novel Complicit draws from her earlier career in the film industry. It was a New York Times’ Editors’ Choice, and listed among the Best Crime Novels of 2022 by CrimeReads and The Irish Times. A Harvard graduate, she previously wrote for travel guide books, produced independent feature films, and programmed for film festivals. Her debut Dark Chapter won The Guardian’s Not The Booker Prize, was nominated for an Edgar Award, and translated into ten languages. She is currently adapting it for the screen. Driven by her own experience of rape, Winnie advocates publicly around sexual violence and consent, and holds an honorary doctorate of law from the National University of Ireland in recognition of her writing and activism. A New Jersey native, Winnie has lived and worked abroad for over 20 years, primarily in England. Twitter Handle <a href="http://www.twitter.com/winniemli" rel="nofollow">@winniemli</a>Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/winniemli/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/winniemli/</a>Instagram Handle <a href="http://www.instagram.com/winniemli" rel="nofollow">winniemli</a>Website URL <a href="http://winniemli.com" rel="nofollow">http://winniemli.com</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>*****************<h2>ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARD</h2>The Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here&#39;s what is required for submission:<ul><li>An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.</li><li>A resume or biographical statement.</li><li>A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges’ decision.)</li></ul>An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction and/or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required,  the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: <a href="https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride" rel="nofollow">https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride</a>

Winnie M Li

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Kim Keeline, when not running a 1907 Steam Locomotive or lecturing on Shakespeare, is active in the mystery community, including organizing Bouchercon 2023: San Diego. Her first published story was a 2021 Derringer finalist. Check www.kimkeeline.com for her short stories, novel in progress and freelance work for authors in marketing &amp; web designing. Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/kimkeelineauthorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/kimkeelineWebsite https://www.kimkeeline.com*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/*****ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARDThe Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here&#39;s what is required for submission:An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.A resume or biographical statement.A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges’ decision.)An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction and/or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required, the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride

Kim Keeline

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Crime, mystery, fantasy, and sci-fi author Claire A Murray has more than a dozen short stories published. One story earned Honorable Mention and two took third place in competitions, and she’s compiling a collection for a fall 2023 release.She is finishing a suspense-fantasy novel, has a trilogy in progress, and needs to edit a completed amateur sleuth novel. A former educator, manager, and advocate, she hosts weekly Zoom write-ins for aspiring and published authors and is active with critique groups.Claire is President of Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter. In 2022, she developed and cohosted Anthology Jam, a 6-session write-in/discussion program for the chapter focused on short story writing skills, tips, and resources.She belongs to four SinC chapters, the Short Mystery Fiction Society, and Mystery Writers of America.Links:<a href="https://cam-writes.com" rel="nofollow">https://cam-writes.com</a>, Where Character, Crime, and Mystery CollideFacebook Page <a href="https://facebook.com/Clairemurraywrites/" rel="nofollow">https://facebook.com/Clairemurraywrites/</a>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Clamo88/" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/Clamo88/</a>Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/clairemurraywrites/" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/clairemurraywrites/</a>Website <a href="https://cam-writes.com/" rel="nofollow">https://cam-writes.com/</a>*****************About Sisters in CrimeSisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>*****<h3>ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARD</h3>The Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here&#39;s what is required for submission:<ul><li>An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.</li><li>A resume or biographical statement.</li><li>A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges’ decision.)</li></ul>An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction and/or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required, the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: <a href="https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride" rel="nofollow">https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride</a>

Claire A Murray

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Cheryl A. Head writes the Anthony, and Lambda Literary Award nominated; and Goldie and IPPY Award winning, Charlie Mack Motown Mysteries. The most recent book in the series, Warn Me When It’s Time, was dubbed “chilling and prescient” by The New York Times.Cheryl’s latest book, Time’s Undoing, a crime novel based on her family’s personal tragedy, was an Indie Next pick, an Amazon Best Book of March, and is an Amazon Editors Pick for Best Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense.Formerly of Detroit, Head’s books are included in the Special Collections of the Library of Michigan, and the Detroit Public Library’s African-American Books list. She is the Vice Chair of the Bouchercon Board of Directors.Cheryl lives in Washington, DC with her partner, and canine supervisors: Abby and Frisby.<h3>Cheryl&#39;s Social Links:</h3>www.cherylhead.comhttps://www.twitter/cheaddchttps://www.instagram/cheadwriteshttps://www.facebook.com/cheryl.head.104/<h3>Discussed on the podcast:</h3>Long Way Home: A World War II Novel by Cheryl A HeadDru Ann Love’s blog: <a href="https://drusbookmusing.com/" rel="nofollow">https://drusbookmusing.com/</a>This episode was released in June of 2022.*****************<h2>About Sisters in Crime</h2>Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a>The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>*****<h2>ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARD</h2>The Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here&#39;s what is required for submission:<ul><li>An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.</li><li>A resume or biographical statement.</li><li>A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges’ decision.)</li></ul>An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required, the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: <a href="https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride" rel="nofollow">https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride</a>

RERUN: Cheryl A. Head

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John Copenhaver’s historical crime novel, Dodging and Burning (Pegasus), won the 2019 Macavity Award for Best First Mystery Novel and garnered Anthony, Strand Critics, Barry, and Lambda Literary Award nominations. His second novel, The Savage Kind (Pegasus), won the 2021 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ Mystery and was a finalist for Left Coast Crime’s Best Historical Mystery. He cohosts on the House of Mystery Radio Show, and for many years, wrote a crime fiction review column for Lambda Literary called “Blacklight.” He’s a faculty mentor in University of Nebraska’s Low-Residency MFA program, and he teaches at VCU in Richmond, VA. His forthcoming third novel, Hall of Mirrors, is the sequel to The Savage Kind. Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/johncopenhaverauthor" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/johncopenhaverauthor</a>Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johncopenhaver" rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/johncopenhaver</a>Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/johncope74" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/johncope74</a>Website <a href="http://www.johncopenhaver.com" rel="nofollow">www.johncopenhaver.com</a> This episode was first aired in September 2021.*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a> <h3>ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARD</h3>The Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here&#39;s what is required for submission:<ul><li>An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.</li><li>A resume or biographical statement.</li><li>A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges’ decision.)</li></ul>An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction and/or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required, the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: <a href="https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride" rel="nofollow">https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride</a>

RERUN: John Copenhaver

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Catherine Maiorisi is the author of the NYPD Detective Chiara Corelli mystery series featuring Corelli and her reluctant partner, Detective P.J. Parker. Two tough women fighting each other while standing against the blue wall and solving high profile crimes. The four books in the series are: A Matter of Blood, a Lambda Literary Award finalist, The Blood Runs Cold, a GCLS Goldie finalist and a Lambda Literary Award finalist, A Message in Blood, a GCLS Goldie finalist, and Legacy in the Blood. Catherine has also published four mystery short stories in the Murder New York Style Anthologies, four full-length romances, and four romance short stories. Her first general fiction, The Disappearance of Lindy James, won the 2022 GCLS Goldie for General Fiction. Catherine is an active member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. She is also a member of the Golden Crown Literary Society. Facebook Page Catherine Maiorisi Website www.catherinemaiorisi.com Mentioned in the podcast:Elizabeth George From Idea to Novel: http://www.elizabethgeorgeonline.com/books/mastering_the_process.htmSol Stein books: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/sol-stein/241201/Carolyn Wheat Write Killer FictionGolden Crown Literary Society: https://www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/ ***************** Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/ *****ABOUT THE PRIDE AWARDThe Pride Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer in the LGBTQIA+ community. Here&#39;s what is required for submission:An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words.A resume or biographical statement.A cover letter that gives a sense of the applicant as an emerging writer in the genre and briefly states how the award money would be used. (How the money might be used is not a deciding factor in the judges’ decision.)An unpublished writer is preferred, however publication of not more than ten pieces of short fiction and/or up to two self-published or traditionally published books will not disqualify an applicant. While no prior writing or publishing experience is required, the applicant should include any relevant studies or experience in their materials.For more info: https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/Pride

Catherine Maiorisi

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​​Martha M. Geaney is the author of the amateur sleuth Star O&#39;Brien mystery series which begins with &#34;Death on Clare Island.&#34; The series is set County Mayo, Ireland. Martha currently serves as the President of Citrus Crime Writers in Central Florida. She has been a member of SinC since 2017. Martha earned her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies, and before turning to the mystery life, served as dean of a business college in the Pennsylvania State University system. Martha and her agility puppy, Turlough reside in Florida. Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/mgeaneyauthorTwitter https://twitter.com/mgeaneyauthorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mgeaneyauthorWebsite https://martha-geaney.com ***************** Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

Martha M. Geaney

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Rhys is the NYT bestselling author of the Royal Spyness novels as well as the Molly Murphy mysteries she now writes with her daughter Clare Broyles. In addition Rhys writes internationally bestselling stand alone historical novels, mostly set in WWII. She has received three Edgar nominations and won twenty awards to date, as well as being published in over thirty languages. Rhys was born and educated in Britain, worked in BBC drama but now divides her time between California and ArizonaFacebook Page <a href="http://www.Facebook.com/rhysbowenauthor" rel="nofollow">www.Facebook.com/rhysbowenauthor</a>Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/rhysbowen" rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/rhysbowen</a>Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/Authorrhysbowen" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/Authorrhysbowen</a>Website <a href="Www.rhysbowen.com" rel="nofollow">Www.rhysbowen.com</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>

Rhys Bowen

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With over 21 million copies of her books in print over a career spanning four decades, New York Times bestselling author J.A. JANCE is the author of the Ali Reynolds series (with COLLATERAL DAMAGE being the most recent), the J.P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, a series of Southwestern thrillers featuring the Walker family, a volume of poetry, and more. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, she lives with her husband in Seattle.Blog post: Sometimes No Is the Right Answer: <a href="http://jajance.com/Blog/2023/03/03/sometimes-no-is-the-right-answer/" rel="nofollow">http://jajance.com/Blog/2023/03/03/sometimes-no-is-the-right-answer/</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JAJance" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/JAJance</a>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/JAJance" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/JAJance</a>Website <a href="https://www.jajance.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.jajance.com/</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a><h2>SinC Auction! May 18-21</h2><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/CrimeWritersForJustice" rel="nofollow">https://www.32auctions.com/CrimeWritersForJustice</a>

JA Jance

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Susanna Calkins writes award-winning historical fiction, including the Lucy Campion mysteries set in 17th century London and the Speakeasy Murders set in 1920s Chicago. Her books have been nominated for the Agatha, Mary Higgins Clark, Anthony, Macavity, and Lefty (best historical). She holds a PhD in early modern English history and is currently a university administrator. She grew up in Philadelphia and lives in the Chicago area, with her husband and two sons.Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/authorSusannaCalkins" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/authorSusannaCalkins</a>Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/scalkins3" rel="nofollow">@scalkins3</a>Website <a href="http://www.susannacalkins.edu" rel="nofollow">www.susannacalkins.edu</a>*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.<a href="http://www.SistersinCrime.org" rel="nofollow">www.SistersinCrime.org</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SINCnational" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/SINCnational</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime</a><h3>SinC Auction May 18-21</h3>Auction site: <a href="https://www.32auctions.com/CrimeWritersForJustice" rel="nofollow">https://www.32auctions.com/CrimeWritersForJustice</a> The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo <a href="https://www.juliancrocamo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.juliancrocamo.com/</a>

Susanna Calkins

The Sisters in Crime Writers' podcast features conversations with our members about the writing journey: their process, what they've learned, what they wish they'd know sooner.