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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Please join us Saturday, at the Lone Tree Library or on Zoom, for our morning panel, "How to Sketch Our Your Story Arc: Advice from Multi-Published Authors." Event details here: sistersincrimecolorado.org/quarterly-ev... #sistersincrime

This image is a brief bio of author Jenny Dandy, a graduate of Smith College and of Lighthouse Writers Workshop Book Project. She is the author of three books in a series, The Penthouse on Park Avenue, The Brownstone on East 83rd, and The Loft at Broadway and 14th.

This image shows a brief bio of author Ann Dominguez. She is a writer, doctor and mom of four. Her first book, The Match, kicked off the Kate Deming suspense series and was awarded Best Mystery/Suspense book by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Association. She has since published two more books in the series.

This image shows a brief bio of author Lori Roberts Herbst, who writes the award-winning series Callie Cassidy Mysteries and the soon-to-be released Seahorse Bay Mysteries. Learn more at LoriRobertsHerbst.com.

This image is a brief bio of author Sue Hinkin, writer of the award-winning Vega & Middleton thrillers featuring the Los Angeles TV news investigative team of journalist Bea Jackson and photographer Lucy Vega. Hinkin also hosts the podcast The Femme Detectives and the Authors who Create Them.

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Please consider joining us in two weeks' time - Saturday, Aug. 29 - for our third quarterly event of the year. It's a good one! For non-members, it's a great way to check out our group. Details at sistersincrimecolorado.org/quarterly-ev... #sistersincrime

A flyer describing an in-person meeting of the writers' group Sisters in Crime Colorado from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Lone Tree Library in Colorado and on Zoom. The morning panel features four veteran authors and is titled "How to Sketch Out Your Story Arc: Advice from Multi-Published Authors" while the afternoon session is titled "Ask Me Anything with a Private Investigator" featuring Denver PI Lindsey Paison." Learn more at sistersincrimecolorado.org.

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

How’s your marketing to-do list going? Join us if you'd like to check off some of those tasks in a fun and friendly environment! #sistersincrime

A graphic reminding viewers of an opportunity for members of Sisters in Crime Colorado to work together on marketing-related tasks from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10. Email sistersincrimecolorado@gmail.com for the address.

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Check out our busy August and keep up year-round with our online calendar: sistersincrimecolorado.org/calendar #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our latest field trip, creating our (miniature)(fictional) crime scenes! Some of us were quite skilled in the craft while others of us (ahem, no names!) were not - but it was great fun regardless of skill level. #sistersincrime sistersincrimecolorado.org

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations to our members who won the Colorado Authors League awards last night! We're proud to have so many members nominated this year - good job, everyone! For the full list of nominees and winners, visit www.coloradoauthors.org

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Reminder for our Sunday field trip! www.sistersincrime.org #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Reminder that Wednesday is our monthly Book Club, where we discuss books written by our members. All are welcome, members and non-members alike, for the online discussion! Learn more and check out all the books we're reading this year - sistersincrimecolorado.org/book-club #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our field trip with Rocky Mountain Chapter, Mystery Writers of America to the El Paso County Coroner's Office and Morgue Tour. The staff's passion for justice and respect for those in their care shone clearly. Where should we go next? #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A haunted library, summerween wine and member Kate Lansing - sounds like a perfect August evening! Join us! #sistersincrime

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Margaret Mizushima @margmizu.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Looking for a book to read? Get DARK ASSOCIATIONS by #MarieSutro Join @sinccolorado.bsky.social for #bookclub Nonmembers are welcome! Request a link here: sistersincrimecolorado.org/book-club #reading #Thriller #mystery #books

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We've got another busy month ahead with two field trips, Book Club (Marie Sutro) and three authors (Ann Claire Mysteries, Kathleen Donnelly and Barbara Nickless, Author) with book launches! Check our online calendar for all the details - sistersincrimecolorado.org/calendar #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Please join us Saturday afternoon (tomorrow!) for a presentation on human trafficking by Denver Police Homicide Detective Brandi Thomas, who has been endorsed as an expert witness in human trafficking. Learn more: sistersincrimecolorado.org #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Join us Saturday morning for a panel discussion, "Short Fiction: Why Write It, How to Do It Well and Where to Get Published," starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Library and on Zoom. More info: sistersincrimecolorado.org/quarterly-ev... - thanks to our great speakers! #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We have multiple members who are finalists for the Colorado Authors League (CAL) 2026 Annual Awards! Way to represent, Sisters in Crime-Colorado! #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us Saturday for our second Quarterly Event of 2026, featuring a panel on short fiction and a presentation on human trafficking by DPD Detective Brandi Thomas. It's free and a great way to check out if Sisters in Crime-Colorado might work for you! #sistersincrime www.sistersincrimecolorado.org

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Please join us Monday evening (tomorrow!) for our Monthly Marketing Zoom with Mary Birk. Mary will be talking about Understanding Your Book Sales and how you can use that information to improve your writing, marketing and outreach efforts. Hope to see you there! #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Reminder about our two marketing events this month. Come sit at the table as we handle marketing tasks together and/or tune in to hear our chapter president, Mary Birk, talk about tracking your book sales to figure out what's working - or not. Hope to see you out there!

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Two of our members - Barbara Nickless and @cynswanauthor.bsky.social - are participating in this free panel coming up Wednesday, June 10. Looks like a good one! Registration is required at www.eventbrite.com/e/topnotch-c...

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We've got another member's book signing coming up! Come see Ann Claire at The Tattered Cover Book Store on June 30 as she discusses the third book in her Cyclist's Guide mystery series. #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Save the Date - July 19! Ever want to create your own crime scene IRL (the one you're writing, of course!) so you can nail all the action and details? Now you can! #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Check out our latest newsletter and subscribe to keep up with all that we're doing! No need to be a member to subscribe. #sistersincrime preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1409...

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Detection Connection: News from Sisters in Crime-Colorado

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Save the Date: June 6! Our member Skye Griffith will sign copies of her novel, BONE HASH, Saturday, June 6 at the Colorado Blvd. Barnes & Noble, from noon to 2 p.m. Join Skye as she discusses the adventures that led her to write her debut novel. #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

TOMORROW! Please join us Wednesday for our monthly Book Club - all are welcome, members and non-members alike. Author Anne DaVigo will talk about her writing journey and her novel based on the bombing of United Airlines Flight 629 after takeoff from Denver's Stapleton Airfield. #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

TONIGHT! Please join us for our monthly marketing Zoom, with author @robsamborn.bsky.social. He'll discuss ways you can begin preparing for a successful book launch, however far away that might be. Link in group chat. Hope to see you there!

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Save the Date - June 27! We're excited to announce the program for our upcoming Quarterly Event. Hope to see you there! (Did we mention that Detective Thomas will field questions about any of her assignments - sex assaults, human trafficking and homicide? Bring all the questions!) #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Want to learn how to make your book launch amazing - however far away it might be? Join us for our monthly Zoom marketing meeting, this time with the great @robsamborn.bsky.social. Hope to see you there!

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Today is the last day to RSVP for our Murder Mystery Party on May 17, brunch included! (We have to assign roles, dole out clues, etc., etc.) We'd love to see you there!

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Got some social media posts to put together? A newsletter to wrangle? Or need to finish that sell sheet? Join us Monday for our monthly Marketing Drop-In at a member's home in Centennial. It really is more fun to market together! #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join us Wednesday for our Quick & Dirty Zoom Series: Exploring the Power of Point of View! This is a members-only event with the Zoom link to come. Hope to see you there! #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Curious about the latest Agatha Award winners, announced last night at Malice Domestic? One of our members has blogged about it! femalesleuths.com/.../agatha-a...

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Happy travels to these members and others attending Malice Domestic this weekend - and sending good vibes to Agatha nominee Kerry Hammond!

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Our member Peg Brantley will be tackling the tough topic of trafficking on Thursday (see what I did there?) as part of a speaker series on the DU campus. Please join if you can! #sistersincrime

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Have marketing-related tasks you need to tackle? Join us Monday for our monthly Marketing Support Group drop-in session in Centennial. Because, let's face it, marketing is more fun together! #sistersincrime

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Margaret Mizushima @margmizu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Huge thanks to @akaterrie.bsky.social of @akalit.bsky.social and @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social for this opportunity to write another Timber Creek K-9 Mystery! FIGHTING EDGE releases on September 8 and is available for preorder wherever books are sold. #amreading #amwriting #K9 #mystery #suspense

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

TONIGHT! Conference season is upon us - learn how to make the most of those you attend in our April marketing Zoom. Link in groups.io or email us!

Image shows a picture of author Sue Hinkin on a dark blue background accompanied by text: Marketing Zoom Support Group, for chapter members only, Monday, April 13, 6:30-8:15 p.m. on Zoom. Sue Hinkin will present "How to Make the Most of Writer Conferences." Website: www.sistersincrimecolorado.org.

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We're sure it was a difficult birth, because these things always are, but our member @fleurbradley.bsky.social has a brand-new book! Congratulations Fleur and Happy Book Birthday! Love the cover so much!

This graphic has a dark blue background with a picture of author Fleur Bradley and the cover of her book, Get a Clue: How to Plot, Write and Sell Your MG or YA Mystery. The text reads "Happy Book Birthday 4/7/2026" and includes a link to Fleur's website at www.ftbradley.com.

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Check out our newsletter Detection Connection for the latest news and events from our busy chapter! It's free for members and non-members, and a great way to see if membership is right for you. preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1409... #sistersincrime

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Detection Connection April 2026 📚

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Margaret Mizushima @margmizu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

My April #newsletter is out! Find it here: tinyurl.com/mr3fxck2 #amreading #amwriting #reading #mystery #giveaway #K9 #books

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We're entering the thick of conference season and our member Sue Hinkin will help you make the most of it! Hinkin, award-winning author of the Vega & Middleton thriller series, will present "How to Make the Most of Writer Conferences" for our next Marketing Support Group zoom. Hope to see you there!

Poster on dark blue background advertises the next Marketing Support Group zoom meeting for members of Sisters in Crime Colorado. The event is 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. on April 13. The presentation is titled, "How to Make the Most of Writer Conferences."

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Here's a chance to support two of our members - Skye Griffith and Kathleen Donnelly - at an independent bookstore, Old Firehouse Books, in Fort Collins this week. Hope to see you there! #sistersincrime

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Mindy Kinnaman @mindykinnaman.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

So incredibly honored to be featured in today’s Mircoromance Magazine. open.substack.com/pub/microman...

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Goodbye is Always the Hardest Part

By Mindy Kinnaman

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Ellen Byerrum @ellenbyerrum.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

My latest newsletter is out with lots of book news! If you don't get it (and you should, just let me know) you can check out the link here. ellenbyerrum.substack.com/p/these-croo...

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THESE CROOKED THINGS Available in Print Now!

Books, Springtime, and a Short Story!

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Boulder Bookstore @boulderbookstore.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

"On Fire and Under Water" is a crime fic anthology exploring the intersection of climate change & crime, through the lens of 15 stories. Join us next week when Puja Guha, @ce-mckenna.bsky.social, & @rjbrash.bsky.social will join us to celebrate the book! Tix: OnFireandUnderWaterBBS.eventbrite.com

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Fleur Bradley Visscher @fleurbradley.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Fun interview where I talk about my upcoming book, Get a Clue: How to Plot, Write, and Sell Your MG or YA mystery. Check it out: #writingcommunity #kidlitchat #mglit #yalit #mystery

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Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Join us Monday for our marketing Zoom meeting on author websites. We’ll discuss: - why you need a website (even if you’re not published) - what to assemble before the building begins - whether to build it yourself or hire a pro - recommendations whichever way you go (including price points)

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Mindy Kinnaman @mindykinnaman.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

You know you're editing when the word baby looks bizarre. Is that how it's really spelled? #AmEditing #WritingCommunity

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Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Want to read a story from my forthcoming collection, This Isn't New? @coloradosun.com has you covered. Check out "Send in the Liar," posted in the Sun's Sun Lit column today. There's also an interview w/ me about the collection. Enjoy! #Books #NewBook #ThisIsn'tNew coloradosun.com/2026/03/15/s...

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From "This Isn't New," the (probably) first female Bozo scores a gig

Cynthia Swanson's short story collection focuses on nine women, including characters from her previous work, across a century of challenges.

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Mindy Kinnaman @mindykinnaman.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

But as I said, this post isn’t really about coffee. It’s about what I struggle with most when it comes to my writing. And that, friends, is intimacy. #AmWritingRomance #WritingCommunity open.substack.com/pub/mindykin...

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The Hardest Thing

Every writer has something that comes a little harder to them.

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