Lynn Slaughter

Excited to share that DEADLY SETUP has been named an Imadjinn finalist for best young adult novel, and my work-in-progress, MISSING MOM, won third place in  the “Thriller First Pages” contest sponsored by the Institute for Writers.

Elaine Munsch and Susan Bell

Jeffersonville Library Talk and Book Signing

On April 1, the Jeffersonville Library hosted a talk/book signing for members Elaine and Susan.

Susan gave a brief presentation on our chapter and explained the genesis and publication of the chapter’s bourbon anthology, Mystery With a Splash of Bourbon.

We had a nice turnout, and appreciate fellow Scoundrels Carol and Leanne coming by in support!

Barnes and Noble Book Signing

On April 15, Elaine and Susan did a signing at the new Barnes and Noble at The Paddocks. We got to meet up with former member Bev Myers, and fellow Scoundrels Lynn and Leanne came by to say hello.

Linda Rees

News from Linda Rees:

1)FLIP OR FLOP, MURDER HOUSE is NOW available on preorder, official launch 4/1/23. Links:

AMZ eBook: amzn.to/3FLkOpS  Print https://amzn.to/40wntM2

B&N EBOOK: http://bit.ly/3lLm31s Print   http://bit.ly/3lQAPDV

KOBO/WALMART:    Flip or Flop, Murder House eBook by Lynda Rees – EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United States

2) The second anthology written by members of Bluegrass Writers Coalition is now published and available for purchase. Twenty-six of our members contributed stories, articles, memoirs, poetry and photographs to this book, and every single one is beautiful. Contributions by:

Lynda Rees, Chris Helvey, Ginny Patrick, Stephen Vest, Paul Stansbury, Debra Ison, Vicki Easterly, Doris Settles, Shannon McRoberts

My short story memoir Down Home is included in this wonderful book. It’s available in ebook and print. Order at: https://amzn.to/3JUUdcs

3) I received the most fabulous reviews from a group of authors I met from New England. This is what they said about:

HART’S GIRLS, REGGIE CHRONICLES 1

REVIEWS:

♥ “This story was fantastic. I loved the characters, the setting, the ending, and the writing!”

♥ “First book I’ve read from this author; I will definitely put her on my list of favorites.”

♥ “I immediately went and bought the previous book in the series.”

♥ “Your book pulled me out of my reading slump. Thank you!”

♥ “From the beginning to the end, I couldn’t put this book down. I am off to get more of your books.”

♥ “Outstanding! I could not put this one down.”

Available at:

AMZ: https://amzn.to/3NqasgX

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w?ean=2940186749875

KOBO/RAKUTEN: https://bit.ly/3NtzoUy

APPLE: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id644294888

4) I hosted an online Zoom class for the Contemporary Romance Writers on Organization and Productivity for Authors. The class can be accessed at this link or by clicking the logo below. https://contemporaryromance.org/workshop/organization-and-productivity/

5) I’m teaching an on-line class for the Womens Fiction Writer’s Association 4/20-4/30/23. Join us. it’s available at https://www.womensfictionwriters.org

Here’s what one author said about it. “I have to tell you – I absolutely love your lessons. They are professional and thorough! Great job! This is a fabulous workshop! Tara Baisden, Books that explore the emotional journey of a protagonist.” 

6) Saturday 4/29 9-4, I will join a fabulous group of authors at the Bluegrass Writers’ Coalition Conference at the Frankfort Country Club in Frankfort, KY. Join us. Book signing opportunity!

7) May 27, 10-3:00, I’ll be signing books with a great group of authors in Jefferson, Ohio at the Ohio Author Fair at the Jefferson Mall. Come join us.

8)  I’m teaching along with other great speakers and authors at the Washington Romance Writers ‘2023 In the Company of Writers Retreat and Conference’ at the Hilton Garden June 2-4, 2023. Inn Shirlington, Washington, D.C. Workshops include:

“How to Write Sweet, Hallmark Style Romance” with USA Today            Best-Selling Author Teri Wilson

     “The Business of Publishing” with Golden Heart Award Winning            and Rita Finalist Author Linda Rees

     “Better Faster Academy Workshop” with Writing Coach Becca              Symes

… and more to come!

REGISTRATION by clicking: WRW RETREAT 2023

The premier writing conference and retreat experience in the Washington D.C. area.

9) Pre-launch of

Available NOW! 

Hard launch 6/1/23.

FRESH STARTS, DIRTY MONEY

B&N:    bit.ly/42CmziQ

With a fresh MBA and fabulous job, Bree leaves her cheating husband and backwoods home for the big city. Snarky Police Chief Rex takes his tragic morning out on her when Bree’s vehicle blocks rush hour traffic. A theft brings the two together, but their budding romance is interrupted when Bree is suspected in a brutal slaying, and her sleuthing makes her a target.

We are delighted to welcome local author/publisher Tony Acree, who will speak to our chapter about how to write a screenplay. We are devoting most of our chapter meeting time to this, and hope you can join us, either in person or via our hybrid zoom meeting.

Date: April 8, 2023

Time:  11:00AM (after a brief business meeting)

Where:  Middletown library + via Zoom

Zoom: please click link to register for zoom 

https://sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf-GqqTksHdU3KlnJ5kjf3cXGTAwYQhaT

Tony Acree is an award-winning publisher, novelist, and screenwriter. He lives near Louisville, Kentucky with his wife, twin daughters, two female dogs, two female cats, and says the way the goldfish looks at him, he’s sure she’s female, too.

Dark Harbor Pictures will be producing two streaming shows, one based on his Victor McCain thrillers, and the other on his Samantha Tyler thrillers. In addition, his screenplay, Songs of Bloody Harlan has been optioned for the silver screen by Jamezz Hampton and 1209 Productions. His publishing house, Hydra Publications, won the Jason Sizemore Award for best small press, and Publisher of the Year by the AOF Megafest and Conquering Disabilities w/Film International Film Festival.

His screenplay, The Hand of God, co-written by Sarah Gardiner, won Best Horror Screenplay at The LA Film Awards.

His first solo screenplay, Songs of Bloody Harlan, took Best Long Format Screen Play at the Imadjinn Film Festival.

Tony is currently the Creative Writer in Residence at the Oldham County Schools Art Center.

Tony is also on the board of Louisville Literary Arts.

Follow Tony on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTonyAcree, on Twitter @TonyAcree, or on his website, Tonyacree.com. You can email him at Tonyacree@Gmail.com.

Join Susan Bell and Elaine Munsch at Jeffersonville Library for a Meet and Greet. We’ll be talking about the chapter’s anthology, Mystery With a
Splash of Bourbon, and Elaine will be talking about her new novel, A Haunting at Marianwood.

Lynn Slaughter

Check out Lynn Slaughter’s essay on the importance of backstory  on hastybooklist.com:

Lynda Rees

DRS Member and Author, Lynda Rees, The Murder Guru, will be teaching The Business of Publishing workshop online for the Womens’ Fiction Writer’s Association, classes from April 20-30. It’s only $20.

Mystery With a Splash of Bourbon

Lynn Slaughter

Join our former DRS President, Lynn Slaughter, for her book signing and talk at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Lexington. Lynn will be there with award-winning author of LOST GIRLS, Ellen Birkett Morris

Lynn’s most recent novel, Deadly Setup, was released in 2022.

When: Saturday, January 28th at 2 PM

Where:  Joseph Beth Booksellers in Lexington

Patience Martin

The latest episode of Cape Cod Radio Mystery Theater has been released, and our resident actress, Patience Martin, is a featured player.

The Case of the Sleeping Policeman is filled with drama and suspense – and lots of struggling and screaming on my part.  — Patience Martin

Linda Rees