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News & Views with author Valerie Webster
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Valerie Webster of Boulder, Colo. draws readers into the shadowy worlds of crime and crime fighters by using her 30+ year career in cyber and real-life security.
The result is riveting fiction based on real cases and policing applications with the main character Rita Mars—an ex-investigative reporter fighting crime around Washington D.C.’s beltway and beyond.
Webster’s debut novel Driven: A Rita Mars Thriller received critical accolades from readers.
Her second book in the crime fiction series, Objects of Desire publishes in late 2022.
Webster is a member of Mystery Writers of America and the national and Colorado chapters of Sisters in Crime.
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A Blast From the Backlist – Something You Missed?
Kathy Mallory is one of the most compelling characters in contemporary crime fiction. Author Carol O’Connell has penned the disturbing life and times that has made her a force in the American thriller.
Isn’t It Time To Treat Yourself With A Terrific Read?
Now’s your chance. Legacy of Secrets by Helen Starbuck is yours today and today only for FREE!
Will They Lose Their Marples Over This?
No better way to spark a fire storm than change. There is a proposal to sanitize works of long-dead authors. Whether the cause of anti-censorship, history preservation or the fever dreams of conspiracy addicts, people have protested against editing out...
Another Stellar Performance – Francelia Belton
Francelia Belton’s “Siren Song” appeared on April 1, 2023 in Stone’s Throw, A Rock and Hard Place Publication.
Your Next Great Read? Macavity!
Wanna tip about where to find your next great read? Spend some time with 2022 year’s Macavity Award nominees.
This Writing Life: Christopher Fowler and Writing as Salvation
British mystery author, Christopher Fowler, died this March. Fowler, a multiple award winning writer, created a popular detective series featuring “The Peculiar Crimes Unit.” His love of writing gave him strength and comfort in his last days.
We Love Cold Cases – And Here’s a Special One!
Sisters in Crime-CO member Helen Starbuck’s new book A Cold Case of Conscience launches this month. It’s Book Four in the Annie Collins Mysteries. Join her for a Zoom launch party on March 8th at 6:30 pm MST.
Let Us Now Praise Women Writers – Rhonda Blackhurst
Sisters in Crime Colorado Chapter President, Rhonda Blackhurst, has won the Excellence in Arts Award – Master of Literary Arts from the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission.
What Are You Going To Read Next? – Pick An Award-Winner!
Sisters in Crime – CO member, Margaret Mizushima has announced the upcoming release of STANDING DEAD, her eighth Timber Creek K-9 Mystery.
Best of the West: One Night of Crime Fiction Awards; 20 Writers You’ll Want to Read.
The Lefty Awards Are Back! This year’s Left Coast Crime Convention’s annual banquet and awards presentation takes place on Saturday, March 18.
Adventures in the Book Trade
Agent hunting got you down? Bewildered in the wilds of publishing? Get the scoop from winners in our chosen trade with the Citrus Crime Writers (CCW) event on February 12.
Secrets From the Medical Examiner’s Office
Shannon Lawrence and the Colorado chapter of Horror Writers of American sponsor an up-close- and- personal tour guided by with Colorado’s El Paso County Coroner and Medical Examiner, Dr. Leon Kelly.
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