Ever think about co-writing a mystery? Mother-and-daughter duo and #SinCColorado members Catherine Dilts and Merida Bass talk about how they co-wrote their latest novel about a kidnapped senior on #SinCColorado member @donnellb.bsky.social's blog: donnellannbell.net/mother-daugh...
This image shows a picture of Cynthia Swanson and her quote "Taking a leap of faith and going indie taught me that the only limitations are those I place on myself."
Congratulations to #SinCColorado member Cynthia Swanson, who was just named 2025 Indie Author of the Year by the Indie Author Project!
Cover of a new mystery for pre-order, Grandpa's New Year's Relocation, by Catherine Dilts and Merida Bass.
Congratulations to #SinCColorado members Catherine Dilts and Merida Bass, who have a new mystery for pre-order! A mysterious ninja kidnaps a lonely senior citizen and places him with a family in need of a grandparent. a.co/d/gOHycl7
Sisters in Crime Colorado member Brook Craig puts her new krav maga training to work in subduing Kevin Schilz of Schilz Martial Arts in Lafayette.
Six Sisters in Crime Colorado members left Schilz Martial Arts in Colorado with some krav maga training and a sense of how to portray it accurately in our mystery fight scenes!
Huge thanks to Kevin Schilz of Schilz Martial Arts for teaching #SinCColorado members about the art of krav maga, so we can get it right in our mystery fight scenes! Also to @hollyrharris.bsky.social for organizing the field trip and to member Brooke Craig (action pic) for being a good sport!
Our #sinccolorado quarterly meeting is swiftly approaching: Saturday, Aug. 9, at Smoky Hill Library in Aurora. We have morning and afternoon sessions at our meetings, focusing on both the craft and business of writing. Learn more and join us! sistersincrimecolorado.org/2025/07/15/q...
#SinCColorado member @hollyrharris.bsky.social
is traveling to the four corners of Colorado to promote our chapter anthology, Colorado Mystery Merge. Thanks to #MancosColorado Public Library for happily agreeing to share it with their patrons! Get your copy: sistersincrimecolorado.org/anthology/
Congratulations to #SinCColorado members (and mother-daughter team) Catherine Dilts and Merida Bass for the publication of the YA Sci-fi novel FRAYED DREAMS under the pen name Ann Belice. Learn more sistersincrimecolorado.org/2025/07/07/f...
Congratulations to #SinCColorado member Nichelle Seely, who just launched the second installment in her Audrey Lake Investigations series, A Vision of Violence! This edgy private investigator series deals with murder and elements of the paranormal. sistersincrimecolorado.org/2025/07/04/a...
The image shows the cover of Colorado Sisters in Crime member Helen Starbuck's latest mystery featuring operating room nurse Annie Collins.
Congratulations to #SinCColorado member Helen Starbuck on the launch of her latest mystery, The Weight of Guilt! It's the latest in her series featuring operating room nurse Annie Collins. "A thriller that offers a maser class in suspense" -Kirkus Reviews. helenstarbuck.com
The second book in #SinCColorado member Jenny Dandy’s Houses of Crime Mystery series, The Penthouse on Park Avenue is now available in paperback and eBook! sistersincrimecolorado.org/2025/06/17/t...
Congratulations, Jenny!
From #SinCColorado member Margaret Mizushima: blackbirdwriters.substack.com/p/writing-in...
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From #SinCColorado member Karen Docter: Karen’s Killer Book Bench #Cozy #Mystery: MERCURY IN RETROGRADE, Magical Midlife in Retrograde Book 4 by J.B. Aspen | Karen Docter karendocter.com/karens-kille...
From #SinCColorado member Kirsten Weiss: Psychometry adventures and some lessons learned... on my latest Substack! kirstenweiss.substack.com/p/lessons-in...
From #SinCColorado member Lori Lacefield: A New Redemption Novel and June FREE Reads! - mailchi.mp/lorilacefiel...
From #SinCColorado member Kirsten Weiss: Unlocking the Secrets: Consciousness Through the Eyes of a Witch
The Mystery School on Amazon: rfr.bz/ta799c0
The Mystery School on my website: rfr.bz/tffab60 from
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From #SinCColorado member Kathleen Donnelly: A big thank you to @ColoradoSun for including KILLER SECRETS in their summer book guide! There's a bunch of great books written by amazing Colorado authors. Check it out today and get your summer TBR pile ready to go!
coloradosun.com/2025/05/25/c...
From #SinCColorado member Marie Sutro: 24 time USA Today bestselling author, Sarina Bowen, discusses her suspenseful new release, DYING TO MEET YOU. “…a twisty and atmospheric delight!"―Publishers Weekly #booksky
From #SinCColorado member Karen Docter: Karen’s Killer Book Bench: LICENSED TO KILL, Grethans Exterminators Book 1, A Fractured Fairy Tale by Devorah Fox | Karen Docter karendocter.com/karens-kille...
From #SinCColorado member Michele Packard: Had a blast chatting with @daveguerra.bsky.social on Episode 314 of The Walking Leader! We covered books, life, and a few surprises. Dave’s an author, Army vet, and all-around leadership guru. Catch it now at daveguerra.com
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From #SinCColorado member Karen Docter: Smile & Hug a Tree! Karen Docter's House of Books & Meanderings #newsletter It's National Love a Tree Day! open.substack.com/pub/kdocter/...
From #SinCColorado member Karen Docter: Karen’s Killer Fixin’s #Pork #Recipe: FRESH PICNIC SHOULDER from Karen’s Kitchen | Karen Docter karendocter.com/karens-kille...
From #SinCColorado member Kirsten Weiss: 30 FREE Paranormal Cozy Mysteries?! Yes! (And the Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum is one of them!) Through May 18th, you can get the links to them all HERE: rfr.bz/t526333
Book launch news! #SinCColorado member @robsamborn.bsky.social's book, The Swordsman of Venice Part II: Blade for Hire, launches today! More info on our website sistersincrimecolorado.org/2025/05/06/t... Get the book here www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3RXFT9B or
robsamborn.com/swordsman-of.... Congrats!
How's this for a review for #SinCColorado member Skye Griffith's book, Bone Hash: “Griffith has created a riveting work that successfully blends a chilling mystery and a revealing character study into a potent whole.” Kirkus Reviews. Congratulations Skye! sistersincrimecolorado.org/2025/04/30/b...
Congrats to #SinCColorado member @cemckenna.bsky.social for her nonfiction essay published in The Offing! Check out "Whatever Pose You Do, It's Going to Hurt" theoffingmag.com/essay/whatev...
Check out #SinCColorado member Karen Docter's latest newsletter: Karen Docter's in the House Newsweek 04-11-25 just went live. If you're one of my VIP Readers, you've received it in your Inbox. If not, you can check it out here:
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From #SinCColorado member Karen Docter: Karen’s Killer Book Bench #Suspense #Thriller: THE MURDER SHOW, A Novel by Matt Goldman | Karen Docter karendocter.com/karens-kille...
From #SinCColorado member Karen Docter: Today on Karen's Killer Fixin's blog, I'm sharing one of my favorite #dessert recipes for BUTTERSCOTCH TAPIOCA from Karen's Kitchen. Bon Appetit!
Find the #recipe here: wp.me/p4pimt-9KG
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From #SinCColorado member Kirsten Weiss: The first draft of A DEATHLY DISPLAY is done! #sistersincrime
It will expand dramatically over the course of edits into a full-length mystery.
I draft fast and tight then add in emotion and description later.
