Come to The Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, AZ, Friday night, Sept 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. MST, for the fun launch party of SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! an anthology of short stories by Desert Sleuths Chapter of Sisters in Crime authors. calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/pos... #SinC #DangerAwaits #AmReading

It’s technically the first day of autumn today, and I’m longing for cooler temps, turning leaves and crisp air. But fall is different here in central Arizona. So I’ll enjoy the vibrant orange blooms on a candy barrel cactus until the weather turns.🎃🍁🏜️ Does it feel like autumn where you are?

A down on his luck father-to-be gets sucked into a dicey murder for hire gig as he tries to support his family. "A Killer Job" by Roberta Gibson, from the Desert Sleuths Anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! Pick up a copy: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2H162 #SinC #AmReading @robertagibson.bsky.social

A detective's wife disappears in the desert & hundreds volunteer for the search, including 1 reluctant volunteer w/ an ulterior motive. "In Plain Sight" by @lisaharkrader.bsky.social, from the Desert Sleuths Anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! Pre-order on Amazon Kindle: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2H162

One of the BEST writers conferences around* is back, baby! Registration is now open for the Desert Sleuths 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/ *What can we say, we're proud of our small but MIGHTY conference. We hope you join us!

@desertsleuths.bsky.social Note: new speaker for our Wednesday May 21, 2025 meeting. Plus book giveaway! Hope you can still make it!

TOMORROW: A SPECIAL (FREE) VIRTUAL EVENT! A Conversation with Award-Winning Tori Eldridge - Writing Mystery, Heritage & Hawaii Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30pm (AZ time). Register here: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet... @torieldridge.bsky.social @sincnational.bsky.social @desertsleuths.bsky.social

My backyard hibiscus are all dressed up and ready to party! Happy Sunday, all! 🌺

Join us for our Wed, May 21 meeting with Jane and Carl Bock and we'll discuss how plants are full of toxins as well as cures and how you can use that to murder, or SAVE, a character in your mystery. As usual, all are welcome, just register at DesertSleuths.com. #amwriting #mysterywriters

Online now getting some great social media pointers for authors from @kellyekell.bsky.social, Nicolette Lemmon and @wendyhjones.bsky.social via an excellent @sincnational.bsky.social live webinar.

Tomorrow!

Write FORWARD w/ the Anthology Writers Conference, from @anthologyaz.bsky.social in partnership with @desertsleuths.bsky.social & @mwasouthwest.bsky.social. Sat, May 10, 8a-5p, $69. Benedictine University, Mesa, AZ. All welcome! Register at anthology.org. #AmWriting #mysterywriters #crimewriters

Happy Earth Day from my backyard garden! Let’s make every day Earth Day. 🌵🌎♻️🌳🌻🍃☀️🌸 #earthday2025

Beauty in bloom!

A touch of spring beauty amidst the chaos of the world. 🌷Enjoy!

I’m thrilled to be joining this fantastic group of authors at Left Coast Crime in Denver as we discuss Traditional Mysteries! Friday 3/14 9:00 a.m. Confluence A

Kicked off Left Coast Crime Conference in Denver by attending an excellent writing workshop by David Heska Wanbli Weiden!

Denver bound for Left Coast Crime!

Going to Left Coast Crime?Join us Friday, March 14 at 6PM for readings by Crooked Lane authors & giveaways. Next, we'll go for drink at Pete’s Satire Lounge - Jack Kerouac's old haunt. @cayceosborne.bsky.social @jenniferkmorita.bsky.social @browneallover.bsky.social @mindycarlson.bsky.social

It’s International Women’s Day—join us in celebrating all of the amazing women in the world!

Happy International Women’s Day! Now, more than ever we need to work together, claim our seats at all tables where decisions are made, make our voices heard, speak for those marginalized, and fight for justice and equality for all. Rock on women of the world. Together we can do this!

Next Wed, January 15, our guest speaker will be @deliapitts50.bsky.social discussing "Invented Settings, Realistic Characters: Blending Imagination and Experience to Enrich Your Writing." Eager to learn how to write setting as character or improve the immersive quality of your work? All welcome!

Tomorrow!