- Tom Milani
Tom Milani’s short fiction has appeared in several anthologies and online. “Mickey Finn: 21st Century Noir volume 5”, was named an honorable mention in The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2025. “No Road Back,” which originally appeared in Black Cat Weekly, was selected for The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2026. “A Sign of the Times,” which originally appeared in Sleuths Just Wanna Have Fun: Private Eyes in the Materialistic Eighties, was selected for The Best Private Eye Stories of the Year 2026. His first novel, Places That Are Gone, was published in May 2025.
Website: https://www.tommilani.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milanitom/
X/Twitter: https://www.x.com/tom_milani
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E270 - 45m - Sep 8, 2026 - Amy Wilson Maroney
With a degree in English Literature and decades of experience writing and editing both fiction and nonfiction, Amy Wilson Maroney is the award-winning author behind the Amazon-bestselling Miramonde Series and the Sea and Stone Chronicles. As a member of several professional communities, including The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), The Historical Novel Society, and Sisters in Crime, Amy finds joy in sharing her best practices as an independent author with aspiring writers. When she's not bringing forgotten women of the Renaissance era back into the light, Amy explores her favorite Pacific Northwest locales with family and friends. She's a fan of hiking, traveling, drawing, playing the ukulele, and attempting to keep her houseplants alive. She starts each day doing puppy stretches and practicing telepathy with her ridiculous dog, Kona.
Website: https://www.amymaroney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymaroneywrites
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-wilson-maroney-582636b4/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amyloveshistory/
Mentioned in the Podcast:
Joanna Penn
The Story Graph
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
59m - Aug 31, 2026 - Stacey Horan
Stacey Horan writes about the things that scare her—and plans to keep writing until nothing scares her anymore. She is the author of the award winning Old City Mysteries, a paranormal mystery series set in historic St. Augustine, Florida. The series has earned a Silver Falchion Award, a Next Generation Indie Book Award, a Florida Authors & Publishers Association silver medal, and a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year shortlist. Stacey has also written seven young adult novels, from paranormal thrillers to an adventure mystery series. She hosts The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, a long running podcast with more than 250 episodes.
Website: https://staceyhoran.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/staceyleehoran
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyleehoran/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaceyLeeHoran
Podcast: https://bookshopwithstaceyhoran.libsyn.com
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E268 - 56m - Aug 25, 2026 - Dianna Sinovic
Dianna Sinovic is an author of mystery, speculative fiction, and horror, as well as a certified book coach and editor. Her short stories have appeared in a number of anthologies, and her flash fiction runs monthly on the blog A Slice of Orange. She’s also the author of the paranormal thriller Scream of the Silent Sun. When she’s not in front of her keyboard, you’ll find her out on a hiking trail or paddling a canoe somewhere in Pennsylvania. She’s a member of the Sisters in Crime, the Horror Writers Association, and the National Association of Memoir Writers. Connect with her via her website, dianna-sinovic.com, or on Facebook and Instagram.
Website: https://www.dianna-sinovic.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dsinovic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsinovic94/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianna-sinovic-79504210/
Substack: https://diannasinovic.substack.com
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E267 - 52m - Aug 18, 2026 - Deliah Lawrence
Deliah Lawrence is a Maryland-based attorney and award-winning author of two romantic suspense novels, Gotta Let It Go and Gotta Get It Back, set in Baltimore, blending sizzling chemistry with high-stakes twists. A versatile storyteller, she is also a blogger, workshop facilitator, poet, and short story writer who enjoys exploring the many layers of creativity while supporting fellow writers along their journeys.
When she’s not writing, Deliah can be found lost in a good book, binge-watching Investigation Discovery, or painting expressive oil works inspired by landscapes, portraits, and her imagination. She is an active member of the Maryland Writers’ Association, Sisters in Crime, and the Black Writers’ Guild of Maryland.
Currently, she is at work on the third installment of her romantic suspense series, Gotta Have It All. Learn more at www.authordeelawrence.com
Website: https://authordeelawrence.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/authordeelawrence/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordeelawrence/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E266 - 58m - Aug 11, 2026 - Douglas Dorow
Douglas Dorow is a thriller writer from Minneapolis Minnesota, the home of many thriller/suspense writers. Is it something in the water or the long, cold winters? He's a member of the Twin Cities Sisters In Crime chapter.
A graduate of the Minneapolis FBI Citizens Academy and a reader of thrillers, he's penning his own FBI thrillers. In addition, he's an award-winning short story writer.
Website: www.douglasdorow.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasDorowAuthor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-dorow-962a611/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
47m - Aug 4, 2026 - Liz Bullard
Liz Bullard is a multi‑genre author, therapist, and coach who helps creatives move from stuck to started with clarity and confidence. Known for her captivating storytelling, Liz’s notable works include The Prophecy Series and the Lira Somers Mysteries, praised for fast‑paced plots, vivid characters, and movie‑like imagery. Liz’s love of reading and writing is evident in the eReads Podcast, where she celebrates the power of creativity and storytelling. When she’s not writing, coaching, or recording the podcast, she’s cooking, reading, or spending time with Preston the corgi.
Website: https://lizbullardwrites.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/eReadsPodcast
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizbullardwrites
Mentioned in the Podcast:
Dear Writer Are You Intuitive? By Becca Syme
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E264 - 1h 0m - Jul 28, 2026 - Martha Reed
Martha Reed is a multi-award-winning mystery and crime fiction author. Her first Crescent City NOLA Mystery, Love Power won a 2021 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award and features Gigi Pascoe, a transgender sleuth. Martha is also the author of the Independent Publisher IPPY Book Award-winning John and Sarah Jarad Nantucket Mystery series. Her short story, “The Honor Thief,” was included in This Time For Sure, the Anthony Award-winning Bouchercon 2021 anthology. She currently lives in Pittsburgh PA and is writing like mad.
Website: www.reedmenow.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/martha.reed.770835
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/merdog36
Blue Sky Handle: https://bsky.app/profile/reedmenow.bsky.social
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/martha-reed-b44b7012
Substack: https://substack.com/@marthareedmysteries
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E263 - 59m - Jul 21, 2026 - Judy L. Mohr
Kiwi Judy L Mohr is a writer, developmental editor, writing coach, amateur photographer, and a science nerd with a keen interest in internet technologies and social media security. Her knowledge ranges from highly efficient ways to hide the bodies through to how to improve your SEO rankings for your websites. When she isn’t writing, editing, or doing something within the local writing community, she can often be found with a camera in her hand enjoying the world around her—no doubt scouting for locations to hide the bodies. (Shh… Don't tell anyone.) Follow her crazy adventures on her blog (judylmohr.com) or on Instagram (@JudyLMohr).
Her full press kit can be found at: https://judylmohr.com/about/press-kit/
Website: https://judylmohr.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judylmohr/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E262 - 1h 10m - Jul 14, 2026 - Nancy G. West
Nancy G. West writes mystery/suspense/thrillers about ordinary people who face dangerous situations and struggle to save themselves or the people they love. A former UT-Austin business major, she switched to English literature and found that writing fiction is a lot more fun than accounting.
Her recent Young Adult mystery/thriller, RISKY PURSUIT, features 18-year-old Decker Savage. Convinced that the man he sees with his mother is key to the disintegration of his family, Decker follows the stranger through dark streets, to the wrong side of the law, into unexpected relationships, and into danger that tests his resourcefulness and courage. How far will he go to save the people he loves?
With themes of loss, grief, love, courage, and forgiveness, this YA mystery/thriller, has characters you won’t soon forget. A 2026 Agatha Award Nominee, RISKY PURSUIT is a book Nancy West absolutely had to write.
Website: www.nancygwest.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/authorNancyG.West/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E261 - 41m - Jul 7, 2026 - Sarah Smith
International bestseller Sarah Smith’s books are published in 15 languages. She’s won the Agatha for best teenage mystery, the Massachusetts Book Award for best teenage novel, and numerous other honors, including NY Times Notables and Best Book of the Year lists. She lives near Boston and has just finished a Big Fat Fantasy set in 19C Brazil. (Pirates! Bombs! Sex! Poetry! Giant eagles who speak Latin! You’ll love it!) She’s delighted to get recognition, but Sarah’s happiest when her books reach you.
In her day job, she writes books about creating audiobooks with AI tools--human creativity that uses AI grunt work.
Website: https://www.sarahsmith.com, https://maxlightbooks.com, https://SoundWrights.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sarahwriter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwriter/
Blue Sky Handle: https://bsky.app/profile/sarahwriter.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahwriter
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/swrs/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E260 - 50m - Jun 30, 2026 - Audrey Lee
Audrey Lee’s debut novel, The Mechanics of Memory, was nominated for the Edgar® Award for Best First Novel, the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, the Silver Falchion Award for Best Thriller, and the Lefty Award for Best Debut Mystery. The audiobook won the IPPY Gold Medal for Best Mystery/Thriller and will be available in Japan from Shinchosha Press beginning April 2026. Her sophomore suspense thriller, Never to Be Told, will be released this year.
Audrey holds two degrees from UC Berkeley (Go Bears!) and spent over two decades in public education. When she isn’t writing books, she consults with school systems about creating environments for students that are more equitable, culturally responsive, and socially just.
Audrey lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and Maltipoo, Luna. She spends the majority of her free time missing her son, who abandoned her for college. When not doing that, Audrey is compulsively organizing, playing slots, or making miniatures (usually with a dirty martini in hand.)
Website: https://audreyleeauthor.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/audreyleeauthor
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-lee-13271451/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@audreyleeauthor
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E259 - 54m - Jun 23, 2026 - Heather Haven
Heather Haven wound up in Manhattan for a time. There she wrote ad copy and commercials for No Soap Radio during the day while working the Broadway theater in the Wardrobe Department at night. In those youthful days of holding down two jobs, she also wrote comedy acts and had one-act plays produced at the famed Playwrights Horizon. Once, she even ghostwrote a book on how to run an employment agency. She learned more about that business than she ever cared to know.
She is the award-winning author of The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries, Persephone Cole Vintage Mysteries, and several standalones. Her proudest award, however, is for Murder under the Big Top, winner of the Silver IPPY Best Mystery/thriller. As daughter of real-life Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus folk, she used her mother’s intimate knowledge of the golden age of the circus to create this standalone noir mystery.
Heather has been married to singer/musician Norm Meister for forty-plus years. He sung his way into her heart. They currently live in the foothills of San Jose with their two cats, Daphne and Niles, and an orange tree.
Website: https://heatherhavenstories.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/heather.haven.5/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E258 - 57m - Jun 16, 2026 - Carmela Dutra
Carmela Dutra is a writer from the San Francisco Bay Area who loves food trucks, family, and cozy mysteries. She is the author of the Food Truck Mysteries, including A Murder Most Fowl and Hot Wings and Homicide. Her series has been praised by Kirkus Reviews, which called her debut “a serious set of crimes leavened by plenty of amusing moments,” and by Library Journal, which noted that Hot Wings and Homicide “is perfect for foodies,” and New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams described the books as “the perfect escapist read, brimming with banter and an extra helping of fun.” Carmela has also been featured in CrimeReads Magazine.
A lover of humor, quirky characters, and all things geeky, Carmela spends her days sketching, sipping far too much coffee, and over-cuddling her allergy-inducing cats and dog. She lives with her husband and two dinosaur-obsessed sons, drawing inspiration from rainy afternoons, bustling farmers’ markets, and the unexpected moments that make life memorable.
Website: carmeladutra.com
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/authorcarmeladutra
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorcarmela
Threads Handle: http://www.threads.com/authorcarmela
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmeladutra
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E257 - 53m - Jun 9, 2026 - Susan Santangelo
Susan Santangelo is the author of the best-selling Baby Boomer mystery series. The humorous cozies follow the adventures of a typical boomer couple, Carol and Jim Andrews, as they navigate life's rocky road in their post-fifty years and beyond. In addition to being a proud member of Sisters Crime, Susan is also a member of International Thriller Writers and the Cape Cod Writers Center, She divides her time between Clearwater, Florida and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and shares her life with her husband, Joe (not Jim!). A dog lover all her life, her two English cocker spaniels, Boomer and Lilly, are featured on the books' covers. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she credits early detection through mammograms to saving her life twice.
Website: http://www.babyboomermysteries.com/
Facebook Page: Susan Santangelo
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E256 - 49m - Jun 2, 2026 - Elise Scott aka Kit Gray
Elise Scott writes from their lived experiences of queerness, disability, neurodivergence, fat-positivity, and petting three cats with two hands. Their life has been an adventure, from facilitating equine therapy for trauma survivors to counseling at-risk youth with the aid of an inordinately large sub-woofer and beyond. They earned their BA from Mount Holyoke and their MS from Capella University. Their debut novel, The Black Cat Detectives, a cozy mystery featuring three kittens with the ability to bend the laws of physics who must solve a murder to save their rescuer from the human pound, was released by Crooked Lane in May 2026. Elise is a Not Quite Write Prize winner and Best-of-the-Net nominee. Their short work has appeared/is forthcoming in The Advocate, Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror, The Not Quite Write Anthology 2025, The B'K, Five Minutes, Knee Brace, All Existing, and Quibble, among others. Find out what they’re working on now at http://elise-scott.com.
Website: https://elise-scott.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/14XggUVQLwP/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisescottwrites/
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Mentioned in the Podcast:
Authorpreneurship Workshops: https://www.corvisieroagency.com/services.html
Rivers Solomon: https://rivers-solomon.com/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E255 - 1h 3m - May 26, 2026 - J. L. Brown
J. L. Brown (also writing as Julie L. Brown) writes gripping political thrillers featuring FBI Agent Jade Harrington and powerful historical fiction exploring perseverance, freedom, and legacy.
She is the award-winning author of the Jade Harrington series, which include the novels, The Paine Society, The Divide, Rule of Law, and Don’t Speak, and the short story, “Few Are Chosen.” She is also the author of the historical fiction, Bend, Don’t Break (Wishing Shelf Independent Book Award finalist), the alternative-history novel, No One Will Save Us (Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist, National Indie Excellence Book Award finalist, Independent Press Award winner). Her books have been praised by Kirkus Reviews, the Midwest Book Review, and the Seattle Book Review.
Julie earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the Stonecoast program at the University of Southern Maine. She resides with her family in the Pacific Northwest, where she is working on her next novel.
Website: https://www.julielbrown.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julielbrownwrites
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Threads Handle: https://www.threads.com/@julielbrownwrites
Mentioned in the Podcast:
The Snowflake Method: https://www.campfirewriting.com/learn/snowflake-method
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E254 - 59m - May 19, 2026 - Kate B Jackson
When Kate B Jackson (K.B. Jackson) isn't writing about Sasquatch, secrets, and murder she enjoys traveling with her trophy husband and their four grown children. She's a 2-time Agatha Award winner, 3-time Anthony Award finalist, and 2-time Silver Falchion Award nominated author of mysteries for kids and grownups.
Website: https://KBJackson.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KBJacksonAuthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KBJacksonauthor
Blue Sky Handle: https://bsky.app/profile/kbjackson.bsky.social
Threads Handle: https://www.threads.com/@kbjacksonauthor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebjacksonauthor/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sincworldwide
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincworldwide/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sincworldwide
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincworldwide.bsky.social
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincworldwidee
TikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnational
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E253 - 1h 0m - May 12, 2026 - Joanna Schaffhausen
Joanna Schaffhausen is the author of the award-winning Ellery Hathaway series and the Annalisa Vega mystery series, which has been twice nominated for the Sue Grafton Memorial Award at the Edgars, and won in 2026. She has a PhD in psychology and previously worked at ABC News, writing for programs such as World News Tonight, Good Morning America, and 20/20. She is the current president of the New England chapter of Mystery Writers of America. Joanna lives in the Boston area with her husband, daughter, and an obstreperous basset hound named Winston.
Website: http://www.joannaschaffhausen.com
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/joannawrites
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannaschaffhausen/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sincworldwide
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincworldwide/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sincworldwide
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincworldwide.bsky.social
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincworldwidee
TikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnational
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E252 - 59m - May 5, 2026 - Sara Rosett
Sara Rosett is the USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty mysteries. Her nonfiction books for writers are How to Outline a Cozy Mystery, How to Write a Series, and The Trope Thesaurus: Mystery and Thriller. Sara also co-hosts the Wish I'd Known Then podcast for writers.
When she’s not writing or podcasting, Sara can be found curled up with a Golden Age mystery, binge-watching Korean dramas, or browsing for vintage office supplies she doesn't need but absolutely wants. Find out more at SaraRosett.com.
Website: http://www.SaraRosett.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sararosett/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/srosett/
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About SinC
Sisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sincworldwide
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincworldwide/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sincworldwide
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincworldwide.bsky.social
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincworldwidee
TikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnational
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/
The SinC Writers’ Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
E251 - 1h 1m - Apr 28, 2026
