Due to COVID-19, our meetings will be virtual unless otherwise posted. If you're unable to attend any of the virtual meetings in real time or you'd just like to view them again, you can find them here. Our main concern is your health while we continue to promote your personnel and professional advancement of writing mysteries, a genre that is dear to our hearts. Stay healthy and keep writing!
December 11: Mystery Writing 101 with Jaden Terrell: Jaden's courses including the complete extended course from our Dec. 11 meeting can be accessed here.
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September 11, 2021: Sara Johnson presented a fun look at the the elements of mystery, the history of mystery, and the Golden Age of mystery on September 11, 2021. She outlined the elements of mystery, clue types, and the influence of Edgar Allan Poe along with others like William Wilkie Collins and Metta Fuller Victor who contributed to the genre.
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August 14, 2021: Triangle Sisters in Crime hosted author and editor Nora Gaskin for a detailed conversation on using characters to create tension and suspense. Nora Gaskin shared a fascinating look at characters and how to use them elevate your novel. In her presentation, Solving the Mystery of Mysteries, Nora pointed out concepts and resources that every writer can use to spark their characters and lead to a satisfying read.
Nora provided the resource guide below as a companion piece to the recording. |
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June 12, 2021: Conversation with Clay Stafford, Killer Nashville Founder, moderated by author, J.D. Allen. This was a lively and engaging informal discussion about Killer Nashville (event dates August 19-22, 2021) and the value of writers attending conventions. J.D. also shared her experience from the many conventions she has attended and talked about her latest book, Body Zoo, coming out this summer (and one lucky guest received a free copy!). |
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April 10, 2021: Triangle Sisters in Crime Presents Poisons with Luci Zahray, The Poison Lady - Luci is a retired hospital pharmacist and avid mystery reader who has all of the details you need on what poison is, where to find them, factors that affect how fast they work.
Note: at the 1:28:28 mark the presentation content ends and a short members only chat begins. |
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March 13, 2021: Triangle Sisters In Crime
Detection of Blood and Bloodstain Pattern Recognition Presented by David Alford Given the nature of the topic discussed, please be aware that there are graphic images contained in the deck. | ||
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February 13, 2021: Learn from the Best Workshop
Video of the Triangle Sisters in Crime ‘Learn from the Best’ Workshop is available for presenters Abby Vandiver and Jaden Terrell. You will find Abby’s presentation (#OwnVoices—Creating Credible Diverse Characters: Tackling Diversity and Inclusion in Publishing) from 0:00 to 1:31:35 mark and Jaden (Marketing for Writers Who Hate Marketing) begins directly after at the 1:31:38 mark. The video version also includes the interactive chat! Hank Phillippi Ryan’s discussion on creating a perfect first line, first page, and first chapter is not recorded. You can find materials from Abby, Hank, and Jaden on the Triangle SinC Workshop page. |
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November 14, 1:30PM: Mirth & Mystery with Diane Kelly - Belly laughs go hand in hand with an engaging mystery. Just ask Diane Kelly! If injecting your crime with side splitting humor is on your to-do list, listen to the replay of Mirth and Mystery with Diane Kelly. Diane has studied humor extensively and taken a course in stand-up comedy, though she prefers the page to the stage. As the author of numerous crime and mystery novels, she will show you the best ways to pepper chuckles and laughter throughout the dark corners of your next book. June 13, 1:30 PM: Growing Your Author Platform in the Changing Media and Publishing Landscape. Andrea Kiliany Thatcher is a Book Publicist at Smith Publicity, a bookseller and social media manager at McIntyre's Books. She discusses the difference between marketing and publicity, how to market your book now and plan for the future, and how to work with self-publishing platforms and traditional publishers. She answers the questions: what does a publicist do and do I need one? |