OC Sisters in Crime: 2016 in Review
by Pat H. Broeske A Busy Year Orange County Sisters in Crime featured a diverse slate of guest speakers at its 2016 meetings: attendees met an active agent from the Continue reading
Tag: Fiction
Finding and Interacting with Reviewers: An overview
by Megan Haskell In this month of gratitude, I’d like to give thanks for my readers, especially those who have taken the time to leave a review of my books Continue reading
SinC November Meeting Features Local Authors
by Pat H. Broeske O.C. Sisters in Crime November Meeting At this month’s meeting of Orange County Sisters in Crime, attendees will hear from local author-members who will discuss and Continue reading
Modern Police Gear: What is all that stuff?
by J.C. De Ladurantey Traditions give us perspective on where we came from, and they play a big part in police departments, beginning with the belt. What the heck is Continue reading
Is It Good Enough? Overcoming the Fear of Criticism
by Megan Haskell Before I hit publish on my first novel, I was terrified of making a mistake, anxious to put my best foot forward, and petrified that no one Continue reading
Don’t Fear the Flashback: How to Deal With Your Past
by Valerie Davisson If your novel takes place in a short amount of time, with everything your reader needs to know contained within that time frame, consider yourself lucky and Continue reading
Law Enforcement Myth vs Fact
by J.C. De Ladurantey Well, I did it again! I threw something at the television and shouted, “They don’t do it that way!” I know that television, the movies, and Continue reading
New O.C. Writers Read and Review
Sadly, all good things must come to an end. The last meeting of the Read and Review Group at the Katie Wheeler Library will be Thursday, February 23, 2017. But Continue reading
The Crime Doctor: First Aid for Fictitious Felonies
by J.C. De Ladurantey The Crime Doctor With over 40 years of law enforcement, you can imagine the frustration when I read or listen to a book or watch a Continue reading
Ladies of Intrigue Conference
Featuring Remarkable Women Mystery Writers by Debbie Mitsch The 3rd annual LADIES OF INTRIGUE event will be held on Sunday, October 2nd, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Continue reading