Promote the advancement, recognition, and professional development of women crime writers in the Ohio River Valley region
Carol Preflatish will be signing her books at the Spring into Books event at:
Charlestown Coffee and Cream Shop
Saturday, May 10 from 10 am to 1 pm
830 Main St, Charlestown, Indiana
Lynn Slaughter’s novel, Missing Mom, was named a Maxy Awards finalist.
Lynn attended Malice Domestic where she participated in a panel called, “Whose Genre Is it Anyway?”
Congratulations!
Moonstruck LLC’s Book Nook in Williamstown, KY will host members Lorena Peter, PhD and Lynda Rees for a book launch party.
Lorena and Lynda will present their new books, sign them and greet customers at Moonstruck on April 5 from 11am – 3:00pm. Join them at this fun event.
Join us for a Book Launch Party at the Book Nook in Moonstruck Gifts, LLC on Main Street in Williamstown, KY. We look forward to chatting with you. More information at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553471506606
Lynda Rees celebrates the launch of her latest book, Rock Starr Baby Daddy, A Flip or Flop Mystery.
Information at: https://lyndareesauthor.com/2025/03/10/new-dont-miss-it/
Lynda Rees, The Murder Guru will host a LIVE FACEBOOK BLOG PARTY Friday 4/11/25 from 9am – 7pm. Join Lynda for FUN and PRIZES!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/amandasateam
Jeanette Pope will be signing books at:
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church
2224 West Chestnut, Louisville
Saturday, April 12th starting at 2pm
Congratulations!
Derby Rotten Scoundrels will be at the Kentucky Flea Market from:
10am to 6pm on February 21 and 22
11am to 5pm on February 23
Our booth will feature local authors including Lynn Slaughter, Beverle Graves Myers, EM Munsch, Susan Bell, Karen Block, Lorena Peter, and Amethyst Drake!
Come buy a book, say hello, and learn more about our writing community!
See you at the Kentucky Expo Center South Wing B in Louisville, Kentucky!
Lynn signed a contract with Melange Books for her seventh novel, Death in the End Zone, a sequel to her adult mystery, Missed Cue, which again features Lieutenant Caitlin O’Connor investigating a puzzling case. Publication is slated for the spring of 2026.
Lynn’s article on Writing Engaging Young Adult Mysteries That Tackle Emotional Health Issues appeared in KitLit Cafe: https://www.kidlitcraft.com/craft-articles/young-adult-mysteries-emotional-health-lynn-slaughter
Lynn will present a session on Young Adult Literature with fellow author Noel Barton at the Kentucky Women’s Book Festival, March 1, 2025, held at the University of Louisville’s Ekstrom Library.
Congratulations Lynn!
In December 2024, Carol’s screenplay, Summer Darkness, won Best Original Script in the Gothamite Monthly Film Awards. This is the second award this screenplay has won.
Lynn’s coming-of-age romantic mystery, Missing Mom, had its official release date on January 14, 2025. Midwest Book Review called it a “remarkable book” that “invites readers to immerse themselves in a narrative that beautifully captures the essence of struggle and triumph.”
Lynn was interviewed by the Indie View: https://www.theindieview.com/2025/01/14/indieview-with-lynn-slaughter-author-of-missing-mom/
Her article on mystery romances appeared in CrimeReads: https://crimereads.com/5-compelling-reads-for-mystery-romance-lovers/
Her article on being a late in life novelist appeared in Boomer Magazine: https://www.boomermagazine.com/late-in-life-novelist/
Congratulations to our Scoundrel members for these accomplishments!