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Erynn Leigh
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Writer. Creative. Traveler. Life’s an adventure; Enjoy the ride! 😊
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Come to The Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, AZ, Friday night, Sept 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. MST, for the fun launch party of SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! an anthology of short stories by Desert Sleuths Chapter of Sisters in Crime authors.

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Bookstore 4014 N Goldwater Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 USA https://poisonedpen.com/ https://calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/posterboard;event=78117815;instance=20250926180000?lang=en-US
September 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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It’s technically the first day of autumn today, and I’m longing for cooler temps, turning leaves and crisp air. But fall is different here in central Arizona. So I’ll enjoy the vibrant orange blooms on a candy barrel cactus until the weather turns.🎃🍁🏜️ Does it feel like autumn where you are?
September 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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A down on his luck father-to-be gets sucked into a dicey murder for hire gig as he tries to support his family.

"A Killer Job" by Roberta Gibson, from the Desert Sleuths Anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS!

Pick up a copy: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2H162

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Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference Anthology Launch Party and Author Signings Sept 26, 2025 The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, AZ A down on his luck father-to-be gets sucked into a dicey murder for hire gig as he tries to support his family. "A Killer Job" by, from the Desert Sleuths Anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! Robert Gibson’s muse sends her short stories for adults and picture books for children. Her most recent published stories are “Bodyguard of Lies” in the 2024 Malice Domestic Anthology #18, Mystery Most Devious, and “Hitman Walks into a Romance” in Desert Sleuths 2023 anthology SoWest: Wrong Turn. When her muse isn’t sending stories, Roberta studies martial arts and fends off the affection of three cats. Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2H162 Register for the Launch Party at https://desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025-launch-party/
September 23, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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A detective's wife disappears in the desert & hundreds volunteer for the search, including 1 reluctant volunteer w/ an ulterior motive.

"In Plain Sight" by @lisaharkrader.bsky.social, from the Desert Sleuths Anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS!

Pre-order on Amazon Kindle: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2H162
Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference Anthology Launch Party and Author Signings Sept 19, 2025 The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Scottsdale, AZ A police detective's wife disappears in the desert and hundreds volunteer for the search, including one reluctant volunteer with an ulterior motive. "In Plain Sight" by Lisa Knudsen Harkrader, from the Desert Sleuths Anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! Lisa Knudsen Harkrader wanted to be a writer, an artist, and a spy since third grade. She's a writer and illustrator with forty-five published books for children. She has received the William Allen White Children's Book Award and four Kansas Notable Books awards. Her books have been on eight states' children's choice award lists. Her latest novel is Clocked! "In Plain Sight" is her first mystery for adults. And she still wants to be a spy. Pre-order on Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNS2H162 Print releases 9/19 Register for the WriteNOW! Conference and the Launch Party at http://desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/
September 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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One of the BEST writers conferences around* is back, baby!

Registration is now open for the Desert Sleuths 2025 WriteNOW! Conference. desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/

*What can we say, we're proud of our small but MIGHTY conference. We hope you join us!
Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference September 19-20, 2025 Craft*Publish*Market Featured Guests: Terri Bischoff, Allison Brennan, Rhys Bowen, Christina Estes, Robyn Gigl, Jay Hartman, Ginger Hutchinson, Wendy H. Jones, Deborah J Ledford, Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson, Karen Odden, Anne Rainbow, Melissa Rechter, Raquel V. Reyes, D.M. Rowell, Alex Segura, and Lois Winston Friday: Agent pitch sessions ($35), an editor's assessment of your first 3 chapters ($60), and a writing craft workshop ($35) Saturday: One fee for a full day of panels, a workshop, and presentations; $25 Desert Sleuth members; $35 all others For registration and conference details: http://desertsleuths.com/writenow-2025/
August 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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@desertsleuths.bsky.social Note: new speaker for our Wednesday May 21, 2025 meeting. Plus book giveaway! Hope you can still make it!
May 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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TOMORROW: A SPECIAL (FREE) VIRTUAL EVENT! A Conversation with Award-Winning Tori Eldridge - Writing Mystery, Heritage & Hawaii
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30pm (AZ time). Register here: desertsleuths.com/chapter-meet... @torieldridge.bsky.social @sincnational.bsky.social @desertsleuths.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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My backyard hibiscus are all dressed up and ready to party! Happy Sunday, all! 🌺
May 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Join us for our Wed, May 21 meeting with Jane and Carl Bock and we'll discuss how plants are full of toxins as well as cures and how you can use that to murder, or SAVE, a character in your mystery. As usual, all are welcome, just register at DesertSleuths.com. #amwriting #mysterywriters
Text: Forensic Plants and Your Mystery with Jane and Carl Bock Wed, May 21, 6p-7:30p MST/PT (virtual) Register at DesertSleuths.com The plant world is filled with toxins and cures. How can you work this into your mysteries? Knowing a plant's effects on the body can help you murder or save a character in your next fictional murder. Jane and Carl Bock will give us an overview of plant science- how components of some plants are poisonous while another part is harmless, what's harmless to humans may be harmful to your pet, and vice versa. Image: Photo of Carl standing with his arms around Jane who is sitting and holding their Corgie.
May 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Online now getting some great social media pointers for authors from @kellyekell.bsky.social, Nicolette Lemmon and @wendyhjones.bsky.social via an excellent @sincnational.bsky.social live webinar.
May 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Tomorrow!
May 10, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Write FORWARD w/ the Anthology Writers Conference, from @anthologyaz.bsky.social in partnership with @desertsleuths.bsky.social & @mwasouthwest.bsky.social. Sat, May 10, 8a-5p, $69. Benedictine University, Mesa, AZ. All welcome! Register at anthology.org. #AmWriting #mysterywriters #crimewriters
May 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Happy Earth Day from my backyard garden! Let’s make every day Earth Day. 🌵🌎♻️🌳🌻🍃☀️🌸

#earthday2025
April 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Beauty in bloom!
April 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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A touch of spring beauty amidst the chaos of the world. 🌷Enjoy!
April 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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I’m thrilled to be joining this fantastic group of authors at Left Coast Crime in Denver as we discuss Traditional Mysteries!

Friday 3/14 9:00 a.m. Confluence A
March 13, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Kicked off Left Coast Crime Conference in Denver by attending an excellent writing workshop by David Heska Wanbli Weiden!
March 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Denver bound for Left Coast Crime!
March 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Going to Left Coast Crime?Join us Friday, March 14 at 6PM for readings by Crooked Lane authors & giveaways.

Next, we'll go for drink at Pete’s Satire Lounge - Jack Kerouac's old haunt.
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March 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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It’s International Women’s Day—join us in celebrating all of the amazing women in the world!
A graphic with three women with books and computers over the text: Sisters in Crime "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Happy International Women's Day
March 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Happy International Women’s Day!

Now, more than ever we need to work together, claim our seats at all tables where decisions are made, make our voices heard, speak for those marginalized, and fight for justice and equality for all. Rock on women of the world. Together we can do this!
March 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Next Wed, January 15, our guest speaker will be
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discussing "Invented Settings, Realistic Characters: Blending Imagination and Experience to Enrich Your Writing." Eager to learn how to write setting as character or improve the immersive quality of your work? All welcome!
January 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Tomorrow!
November 19, 2024 at 4:47 PM