**Looking For Mentors!** SinC Connect is our mentoring program for SinC members exclusively. The program runs from mid-May through mid-Oct 2026. To apply to be a mentor, please complete an application at: www.sistersincrime.org/general/cust....

Why You Should Write Short Stories Sunday, 3/15, at 1 pm EDT/10am PDT/5pm GMT *First day of Daylight Savings Time* Part 1 of the 2026 SinC Spring Series on Short Stories. Learn how writing short stories can help you develop your craft as well as your career. Register: https://twp.ai/4ivXc7

**Submissions are open!** The Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award is an annual grant of $2,000 for an emerging writer of color administered by Sisters in Crime. Grant information and submission requirements are here: https://twp.ai/4ivbg5 Help us spread the word!

My short story is deliciously vicious, & ready to go for this event! All I have to do is omit unnecessary words, & practice my delivery! Can. Not. Wait. It's really vicious. When my husband read it, he gave me that 'FayeHenry Hank' look & said, 'where is this going to be published? I just giggled.

Halfway into my residency now but there’s still time for 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, and 2 more workshops. If you’re a writer in the Phoenix metro area this opportunity is for you. library.glendaleaz.gov/News-article... #writer #writing #process #workshop #library #Glendale

We're partnering w/ @anthologyaz.bsky.social & #TucsonSistersinCrime for the Sonoran Writers Conference. If you're a member of Desert Sleuths or Tucson SinC & interested in being an in-person presenter, moderator, or panelist, please connect w/ us at desertsleuths.com/sleuths-on-t... by Sat, Feb 28.

Arizona writers — ready to sharpen your craft and expand your publishing knowledge? Spend a full day learning, connecting, and growing at the Sonoran Writers Conference. Register: vist.ly/4rx3r #SonoranWritersConference #AmWriting #ArizonaWriters

Coming in August, a dark thriller that’s also a twisted live letter to 1970s thrillers! Be on the lookout!

We're so pleased that Karen Odden's story "The Dark Side of Bright Angel" from SoWest: Danger Awaits! has been selected for the 2026 BEST MYSTERY STORIES OF THE YEAR edited by Tess Gerritsen. Congrats, @karenodden.bsky.social!

Amazing News! Our SoWest: Danger Awaits! Anthology is a Finalist for the 2026 Derringer Best Anthology Award. Congrats to all of our authors and editors on the nomination!

My book is officially out in the world now! Still wrapping my head around that.

In a few short weeks, we'll be at one of the biggest & best book events of the year, the #TucsonFestivalOfBooks. Join us for a weekend full of BOOK LOVE (and great weather)! March 14 & 15 U of A campus, Tucson, Arizona #TFOB #SINCworldwide #SinC #WritingCommunity #AmReading #AmWriting

We are thrilled to announce the panels for the 2026 Edgar® Week Symposium! Members and nonmembers can register today: mysterywriters.org/2026-edgar-a...

SinC into Great Writing: Writing Historical Fiction Thurs., Feb. 19, 1 pm ET Finding the Story in the Past $15 for non-members Sat., Feb. 21, 1-5 pm ET Crafting Character in the Past How to Bring the Past to Life Potpourri of Research: Interpretation, Analysis and Creating Story $30 for non-members

We all dream. But how often do we truly remember? Dreams Remembered is a guided dream journal to help you capture, reflect upon, and interpret your nightly visions in just minutes a day. Build a meaningful practice of dream recall and intuitive listening. Available now! Link in comments.

AT LAST. The cover, finalized. Pub date June 2. 1879 London, women thieves & a nearly impossible heist. Grateful to all my peeps for encouragement & love. #mystery #victorian #newbook #london #books Preorder: bit.ly/3Mp22Ll @jgetzler.bsky.social @sohopress.bsky.social @sincworldwide.bsky.social

Next Wed, Feb 18, Karen Krause presents "Getting Out of Your Head... and Into Your Listener's Ear." An audiobook narrator, Karen will share tips & techniques that will help writers engage listeners. All welcome! DesertSleuths.com #SinC #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

At our Wed, Feb 18 meeting, Karen Krause presents "Getting Out of Your Head... and Into Your Listener's Ear." All welcome! Register at DesertSleuths.com #SinC #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #Audiobooks #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

Congrats, Lisa!

Desert Sleuths is so proud and excited to announce that our SoWest: Danger Awaits! Anthology is a Finalist for the 2026 Best Anthology Derringer Award. Congrats to all of our authors and editors on the nomination. shortmystery.blogspot.com/2026/02/derr...

*January Jumpstart* DID SOMEBODY SAY SPRINT? Join us at NOON ET today for a writing sprint! You bring the WIP, we'll bring the good writer energy! January Jumpstart is free to SinC members and only $15 for non-members for 5 write-ins a day from Jan. 5-31! Register here: https://twp.ai/4ivC4q

My favorite interview ever. Talking HAVOC and writing process and #Native culture with Jen Jumba for her outstanding @storiedaccount.bsky.social podcast. Truly honored for the opportunity to share this conversation with you. Listen at #spotify and #Applepodcast open.spotify.com/episode/1sNP...

SinC Reading Like A Writer Book Club! Sat., Feb. 7, 4pm GMT/11am EST/8am PST Crocodile on the Sandbank the first Amelia Peabody book by Elizabeth Peters. You'll get a readers' guide before the event. SinC members-only event. Register: https://twp.ai/9PaWKl Or join SinC: https://twp.ai/4ivH8h

At our first member meeting of the year, this Wed, Jan 21, Michael Bracken & Stacy Woodson present "Writing for Anthologies: How to Slip Between the Covers." All welcome! Register at DesertSleuths.com #SinC #SMFS #MysteryWriters #CrimeWriters #ShortStories @crimefictionwriter.bsky.social

#Books #ShortStories #Awards #News #Submissions #Booksky "The deadline is January 30, 2026." The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: Derringer Award Submissions Are Being Accepted shortmystery.blogspot.com/2025/11/derr...

The latest in #PublishingNews of the #Books #ShortStories and more by members of the @SMFSocy list. #Booksky The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: Kicking off 2026 with the Short Mystery Fiction Society! shortmystery.blogspot.com/2026/01/kick...

New year, same great content at our member meetings! Join us Wed, Jan 21 for an insider's look at anthologies, from conception to acquiring content, with Michael Bracken and Stacy Woodson. All welcome. Register at DesertSleuths.com

Join us for our Monday Bluesky writing sprint tomorrow at noon! We'll have two 25-minute writing sessions with a five-minute pause between them. Grab your lunch, your computer or writing pad and sprint with us tomorrow and each Monday of January!

Mystery writer friends: join us for a virtual mini-conference - it's free, because RMMWA is cool like that... Share it with your friends! #MysteryWriter #WritingCommunity #mysterybooks #amwriting #mystery

Want to learn more about writing short stories for anthologies? Join @desertsleuths.bsky.social on Wendesday 1/21/2026. Register for free at desertsleuths.com/

Cover reveal ✨ Dying to Live Here, the first book in my Estate Sale Mysteries series. Florida setting, quirky neighbors, secrets, and humor. Out Feb 10.

On the lookout for a propulsive thriller with women teaming up not tearing each other down #MSWL

New year, same great content at our member meetings! Join us Wed, Jan 21 for an insider's look at anthologies, from conception to acquiring content, with Michael Bracken and Stacy Woodson. All welcome. Register at DesertSleuths.com

Now what's new for 2026: My short story "Payback" will be included in the Tucson Sisters in Crime's anthology coming out March 2026, MORE TROUBLE IN TUCSON. Enjoy mysteries? Get carried away to Tucson from the comfort of your own home. #mystery #reading #anthology @sincworldwide.bsky.social

15 MINUTES TO SPRINT! Get your WIP ready! Not familiar with social media sprints? Check out the outline on the graphic. Not a SinC member? You can participate in the January Jumpstart for 5 Zoom sprints a day through the end of the month for only $15! Register here: https://twp.ai/4itXu6

New release + 99c deal! A Stone Cold Murder (The Reluctant Psychic Murder #Mystery 1) is 99c this week! Buried in Betrayal (Book 3) is out today: Readers: “A must-read!” “I’ve never read a psychic protagonist who felt this real.” tulepublishing.com/series/reluc... @desertsleuths.bsky.social #books

Looking back on 2025 before moving ahead to 2026. So grateful to @desertsleuths.bsky.social for including my short story "A Killer Job" in their most recent anthology. If you enjoy reading mysteries, anthologies are a great way to meet new authors! #mystery #anthology #amreading

The SinC January Jumpstart Marathon starts tomorrow! Are you ready to write? There will be 5 write-ins a day! Writing in community can help you be consistent about your writing time. Writing in community can help you feel connected. Only $15 for non-members. Register: https://twp.ai/4itXwa

**Shift your mindset in 2026!** Tues., Jan. 13, 8pm ET/5pm PT/+1am GMT During the webinar you'll learn to: Separate goals from dreams. Create a plan that works for you. Learn some mindfulness techniques to support your writing. Discover new tools to give yourself a creative boost.

Think about the rituals that help spur you to write (or relax).... Yours and other writers as detailed by Joanne Guidoccio www.debrahgoldstein.com/all-about-ri...

I haven't posted photos here lately, but that doesn't mean I haven't been out shooting them. Here's one from yesterday that I like a lot. Veteran's Oasis Park in Chandler, AZ.

My look back at 2025's writing projects and glance ahead at 2026's. jeffmariotte.com/2025/12/31/y...

Okay, one final reminder for 2025 that HAVOC is waiting! For fans of Longmire, Dark Winds, thrillers, mysteries, Native American literature, Southwest locales, Indigenous interests and book lovers around the globe. #newmexico #3dprinting #crimefiction #audiobook #kindleunlimited #policeprocedural

3 days only - 25% PREORDER DISCOUNT on my new book, An Artful Dodge, from Barnes & Noble until January 1! BN membership is required but FREE, and use discount code PREORDER25 at checkout. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-artful-... #mystery #preorder #sohopress #discount

Have you signed up for January Jumpstart yet? It kicks off on January 5! There will be daily write-ins to help you reach your goals! January Jumpstart is open to the entire writing community. Free for SinC Members, $15 for non-members. Register here: https://twp.ai/4iuDoQ

**Make 2026 a great writing year by shifting your mindset** Tues., Jan. 13, 8pm ET/5pm PT/+1am GMT Join @jahennrikus.bsky.social and @mpmthewriter.bsky.social for an inspiring start to the new year! Mia P. Manansala is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and bad-ass women!

Happy Sunday!

Love these short stories! www.amazon.com/SoWest-Siste...

December 21 is often the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere (or close to it), so it's also National Short Story Day! Celebrate by sharing your favorite short fiction! Do you have a favorite short story? A favorite short story anthology? A favorite short story magazine? Share it!

Need some short, snappy mystery and crime stories? Our anthology, How NOT to Survive the Holidays, is perfect for a comfy reading binge or just a fun bite between holiday activities. www.amazon.com/How-NOT-Surv...