SinC PS Based on writing prompts from Agatha Christie novels, members wrote and presented 250 word stories. For example: I was standing at the window… looking idly on the street below… Mrs. Oliver looked at herself in the glass… One story included references to six of Christie’s novels. Some stories were loosely connected to the theme. Some … Read more
‘Tis the season to release a book! And many of our members are launching new books this autumn. Please support each other by buying these books AND reviewing them. As we all know, a good review is a gift that keeps on giving! Alice K. Boatwright published a new story, “No Prince,” in The Blood … Read more
Elizabeth George talked about her process for creating a novel, starting with choosing the unique settings that characterize her novels. Her overview included a discussion of how she researches her book’s location, develops her characters, and turns scenes into a rolling plot that becomes the draft for her novel. She is known for the accuracy … Read more
Our members are hitting the contest circuit as speakers this month, but this fall it’s all happening online. In addition, there are new books and stories, new blogs, book launches, contest news, and more. Enjoy these highlights from September… and be sure to send your news by October 20th for next month’s column: pugetsound.sinc@gmail.com. You … Read more
Based on his work as a PI and an author, Michael Pool shared what it’s like to be a real PI and what he finds unrealistic in some fiction. He said that to be a good PI you have to be a “jack of all trades and a master of one.” In other words, PIs … Read more
New books, blogs, awards, and more… it would take more than a pandemic to slow down our authors! Enjoy these highlights from July and August… and be sure to send your news by September 20th for next month’s column: pugetsound.sinc@gmail.com. You may also post your news directly to our Facebook page. Peggy Ann Barnett has … Read more
July 9, 2020 President Luanne Brown presented a Powerpoint with an overview of the “new normal,” some cartoons, a preview of upcoming programs, and pictures of FOOD. Over twenty members introduced themselves to each other and shared stories about what they are writing and reading and how the pandemic is affecting their lives. Only a … Read more
This month we continue to report what some of our members are working on from the privacy (and safety) of their homes. Stay well, everyone, and keep writing! As always, please send your news to us by the 20th of the month and/or post to our Facebook group page. We look forward to hearing from you. Alice … Read more
Thursday, June, 11 For our June program, our speaker was bestselling author and marketing guru Penny Sansevieri. She discussed the anatomy of a book page on Amazon and provided tips on how to maximize use of Amazon real estate. In addition to providing valuable information on how to turn an Amazon book page into a … Read more
This month we continue to report what some of our members are working on from the privacy (and safety) of their homes. Stay well, everyone, and keep writing! As always, please send your news to us by the 20th of the month and/or post to our Facebook group page. We look forward to hearing from you. Peggy … Read more