Wowza! Bethany Maines shares her tips on creating a book trailer on The Stiletto Gang www.thestilettogang.com/2026/07/08/b...

On the The Stiletto Gang: The story behind my story: www.thestilettogang.com/2026/07/06/f... #writing

Hey #WritingCommunity! Canada Day is the perfect time to check out the work by these authors from Canada. @mrhennessy.com @geoffreyrjonas.ca @namaferd.bsky.social @natehendley.bsky.social @wendybayne.bsky.social @timothyforner.bsky.social @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social @taggartrehnnauthor.bsky.social

Before #Canada officially adopted the red-and-white maple leaf flag on Februay 15, 1965, several other flags were proposed between 1895 and 1964. To learn about the history of the Canadian flag, visit www.canada.ca/en/canadian-... Gotta say I'm glad we didn't go with the 1963 beaver!

Happy Canada Day

Author Luke Murphy's latest mystery! ttps://www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/26/guest-mystery-thriller-author-luke-murphy/

With thanks to @brownhoundpress.bsky.social for including my story "The Last Detail."

Fun post by @saralynrichard.bsky.social www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/16/w...

Every author has a backstory. This is mine: booksbywomen.org/judy-penz-sh... With thanks to @womenwriters.bsky.social

Story of the Week - Norie Suzuki’s “Perchance” is a beautiful story of emotional restraint and quiet longing. It asks the question of how we move forward in life and love, even as we look back on what if? Josh Boldt, Editor www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/nori...

The Powerful Gift of Words www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/12/g...

It's a sad fact that authors these days (the most famous to the least famous) are getting daily emails with all sorts of incredible "offers." Author Gay Yellen does a fine job of exposing this for what it is (and she's funny as heck while doing it). #author www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/09/s...

Perseverance pays off for author Donnell Ann Bell. www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/08/b...

Love the pix in this post by @lisaqmathews.bsky.social chicksonthecase.com/2026/06/08/a... #librarylove

My Monthly Newsletter is now out! judypenzsheluk.com/2026/06/05/n...

Story of the Week - As the editor of Brown Hound Press, my goal is to feature other writers. But every once in a while I may publish one of my stories if I have a good one to share. Josh Boldt, Editor www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/josh...

We pair every story with a song & call it the Story Track. This week’s is “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits, about a guy who figures out the secret to working life: get paid to do what you enjoy. Kind of like Aurora Bodenhamer’s character, Rod. www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/auro...

Another book in The Stiletto Gang Summer Book Bonanza e-book giveaway. Don't you just LOVE the title? @maryleeashford.bsky.social www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/04/c...

My choice: Cheese pizza, no other toppings. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. What's yours?https://www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/03/clicking-our-heels-cheesecake-ice-cream-pizza-or-anything-chocolate/

What's this I hear? A multi-e-book #giveaway on The Stiletto Gang - Yes! the rumours are true. www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/01/s...

What's this I hear? A multi-e-book #giveaway on The Stiletto Gang - Yes! the rumours are true. www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/01/s...

A #giveaway on The Stiletto Gang! www.thestilettogang.com/2026/06/01/s...

Validation: When Amazon recommends my book to me :-)

It's starting to feel real. Follow us on @afatalaffair.bsky.social

Call for short stories -- two possibilities with guidelines, thanks to Paula Benson and the The Stiletto Gang www.thestilettogang.com/2026/05/25/c... #mysterymarket

Shameless Self-Promotion: 30% off on #Kobo

Shameless Self-Promotion: 30% off on #Kobo

Food for thought: cobbcountycourier.com/2026/03/can-...

My little story "Bloom" is up over at @brownhoundpress.bsky.social Really enjoyed writing this one and working with Brown Hound Press was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

#Booksky Second in a great series that began with Nightshade. #NetGalley #ARC #PoliceProcedural #Review Kevin's Corner: Publication Day Review: Ironwood: A Catalina Novel by Michael Connelly kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/2026/05/publ...

One of the #NewBooks I told you about last week. Regardless of storms here, the next #PublishingNews column is now locked and loaded for Thursday on the #Blog. #ShortStories #Books. #Booksky Kevin's Corner: Thursday Treats: 5/14/2026 kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/2026/05/thur...

Great #writing tips from Paula Benson on the Stiletto Gang. www.thestilettogang.com/2026/05/18/f...

Attention all mystery #writers! jezebel.com/ai-murder-cases-homicide-planning-south-korea-poison-shooters-guns-lawsuits-liability

Fab interview with the mega-talented John Floyd. shortmystery.blogspot.com/2026/05/smfs...

A new paranormal romance from Bethany Maines. www.thestilettogang.com/2026/05/13/h...

Happy Mother's Day! Vintage ad, May 1938, with thanks to @afatalaffair.bsky.social

Congrats to author Rochelle Stash on her hot new release! @donnellb.bsky.social www.thestilettogang.com/2026/05/08/b...

I'll be there!! #saultstemarieontario #authorlife

I'm really looking forward to facilitating this interactive workshop and presentation at the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library. We'll look at the nuts and bolts of writing a mystery story, and we'll write one together that evening. #writing #authorshelpingauthors #saultstemarie

Just $2.99 for a very limited time on #kobo and #kindle www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...

This week's story on @brownhoundpress.bsky.social www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/caro...

Just $2.99 for a very limited time on #kobo and #kindle www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...

I'm really looking forward to facilitating this interactive workshop and presentation at the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library. We'll look at the nuts and bolts of writing a mystery story, and we'll write one together that evening. #writing #authorshelpingauthors #saultstemarie

I'll be there!! #saultstemarieontario #authorlife

News, Views & Clues: May 2026 #writinglife judypenzsheluk.com/2026/05/05/n...

My #writing life (12 years and counting) www.thestilettogang.com/2026/05/04/t...

FOLLOW US ON @afatalaffair.bsky.social! #truecrime News of the inquest, scheduled for Friday, January 7, 1938, reaches far beyond Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Photo: San Antonio (Texas) Evening News, Wednesday, January 5, 1938.

Well, Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers didn't win...but I did get this fancy Finalist laurel. With gratitude to the Short Mystery Fiction Society. (PS Find the book in print and digital versions): books2read.com/midnight-sch...)