The Night Circus, The Confederacy of Dunces, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, and if I could go back on time- discovering Nancy Drew all over again. 🥰

Tomorrow night our Friends of the Library will vote to sponsor a food donation drive at our library to help those who are impacted by the #shutdown and loss of #SNAP benefits

*** Meet the 2025 -2026 SinC Board *** Board Secretary: Lori-Roberts Herbst @lorirobertsherbst.bsky.social Herbst continues her dedicated service to Sisters in Crime as the Secretary. Find out more about Lori: www.sistersincrime.o... You can also visit Lori's website, www.lorirobertsherbs...

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We're highlighting some common missteps when writing fiction for any aspiring writers who might need some tips. Make sure to take a look and then check out our open fiction submissions right now! #fictiontips #writingtips

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Happy Birthday to Colson Whitehead !!

Before You Say Yes: What Writers Need to Know About Anthology Offers, by Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre janefriedman.com/before-you-s... @janefriedman.com #Writing #Publishing

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“authors & publishers who filed a lawsuit against the Sam Altman-led firm have secured access to internal Slack messages… discussing the mass deletion of a pirated books dataset… A NY district court ordered OpenAI to hand over the communications regarding data deletion” futurism.com/artificial-i...

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The Long Game: Writing a Mystery Series While most agents and publishers want a first book to stand alone, it’s a bonus if your mystery novel (or any novel) has series potential. darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m... #writingcommunity #writerslife #booksky

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WELCOME, NOVEMBER: "The house was very quiet, and the fog—we are in November now—pressed against the windows like an excluded ghost.” ― E.M. Forster, Howards End

Enjoying the Outer Banks, NC

“The farther we’ve gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we’ve come to need Halloween.” -- Paula Guran (Editor)

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Tropical storm warning issued along US coast as Hurricane Melissa explodes into 'catastrophic' Category 5 Full story: buff.ly/SXWPItY

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I loved reading After Pearl 😍

A great Sister-In-Crime webinar with @tracyc1.bsky.social Thanks, Tracy!!

Going to see the movie tomorrow 🥰

If you can, please support a local food bank today. The need is urgent. Find one near you here: www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...

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"The capacity for people in a crisis for hot tea never failed to amaze her, but she was happy to oblige." -- A BITTER FEAST, Deborah Crombie

auntagathas.com/aa/louise-pe... The wait is over - this comes out next week! Review by Margaret Agnew.

Consulting firm Bain & Company argues that now is the time for the publishing industry to band together to find ways to win back consumers looking to break their obsession with screens.

Support Your Local Food Bank!!!

Following Ada's lead, I'd like to do the same. Reply to me w/ a receipt of a donation to a food bank of your choice, and I'll also match your donations, up to $500. 🍎🍌🥬🍞🥩❤️

I am heartbroken 💔 The history that was destroyed without a care, especially after making assurances that the East Wing would NOT be touched. Hope he's stopped before the White House is destroyed in its entirety

First chapter vs last chapter. 🤯 Submit your finished manuscripts to these publishers. (NO literary agent required): 🔗 authorspublish.com/books/fall-update-the-2025-guide-to-manuscript-publishers-300-publishers-no-agent-required

72 Specialized Publishers Open to Manuscript Submissions, curated by @authorspublish.com https://authorspublish.com/72-specialized-publishers-open-to-manuscript-submissions/

90 Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (October 2025) Curated by @authorspublish.com https://authorspublish.com/90-opportunities-for-historically-underrepresented-writers-october-2025/

22 Terrific Small Presses Open to Direct Submissions, curated by @authorspublish.com https://authorspublish.com/22-terrific-small-presses-open-to-direct-submissions/

🛸 Pioneer Sun… LATEST RELEASE #Scifi #Wallops #NASA #JPL #Goddard #KU #Amazon 📚💙 NASA’s final mission… www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBLJGWW5

What are you doing Saturday? Join us in talking with award-winning author Tracy Clark about how to Bring it Home with a Strong 3rd Act! Free for members, $15 for non-members Register at: www.sistersincrime.org/events/regis... #SinC #writingcommnity #booksky

Recently I taught a class that discussed hybrid publishing, and it made me realize that some writers believe paying a hybrid will relieve them of marketing and promoting their book. Unhappy wake-up call: it doesn't matter how you publish. You still have to market and promote if you want sales.

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The shortlists for the 2025 #BestinRuralWriting Contest is live! Congrats to the 10 shortlisted authors selected by @jamesgwriter.bsky.social. He had tough choices to make! And thanks to everyone who submitted. You deserve credit for lifting the rural voice. www.themilkhouse.org/2025-best-in...

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A picture book is a deceptively complex object: Ideally, it should be mind-expanding, psychologically astute, vividly illustrated, and—the most elusive criterion—fun. Here are 65 essential titles, chosen by The Atlantic:

Your book is about more than your book. It’s about transformation—the shift you want your readers to experience after engaging with your work. Insight from @chadrallen.bsky.social.

Digital-first publishers and self-published authors have told The Bookseller that book sales have been negatively impacted with “increased volatility in visibility” as a result of algorithm changes to the Amazon marketplace platform 👇 #BookSky