Best-Selling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan Mesmerizes Writers at Day-Long Workshop

Hank Phillippi Ryan

Award Winning Mystery / Thriller Author Hank Phillippi Ryan gave a day-long writing workshop to a full house of local writers on Saturday.  The event was sponsored by the Speed City Chapter of the national writing group Sisters in Crime. Hank is a former National President of Sisters in Crime.

Hank spoke for more than five hours, covering every aspect of writing including the importance of the title, opening lines, character development, story structure and overcoming writer's block.

Hank has won five Agatha Awards, three Anthony Awards, a Mary Higgins Clark Award and an Macavity Award. Her ongoing career as a television investigative reporter in Boston has netted her more than thirty Emmy Awards and 14 Edward R. Murrow Awards.

Hank reveals the "secret"
of the "Trust Me" cover

Approximately 45 writers attended, which was held at the College Park Clubhouse.  

Hank also spent time talking to attendees and signing copies of her books, including her latest, Trust Me, which has been receiving rave reviews including being selected as Amazon's Top Mystery/Thriller of the Month and PopSugar's Top Summer Thriller.

Hank and Workshop Attendees,
All wearing a button "Trust Me -- I'm An Author"

LAST CALL FOR SPEED CITY RETREAT ! ! !

Deadline is coming up August 5 for registering for the Speed City Sisters In Crime Retreat September 30 - October 2 at Bradford Woods.

Here's a message from Cheryl Shore:

This is a final call for members to sign up for the retreat on Sept 30 thru Oct 2, 2016, at Bradford Woods. If you've already made your deposit, you can stop reading. You don't need to do anything further at this time. 

However, if you are still planning on attending but haven't made your deposit, you need to let me know ASAP and get your $50 deposit to Brenda Stewart. After Friday, August 5, we'll be opening our remaining slots to non members at a higher price. We only have a few spots left, and if members take them - of course, the nonmembers won't have this opportunity. 

Our last retreat was a great success. We had perfect weather and enjoyed the programming, as well as having time to write and critique. 

Bouchercon: Going Early? "SinC Into Writing" Workshop Features Walter Mosely

Bouchercon  is the GenCon of mystery writers and fans. This year's event is September 15-18 in New Orleans. But if you're planning on attending, you might consider heading down a day early to take in the Sisters In Crime "SinC Into Writing" workshop on Wednesday, September 14.

The event runs from 1p.m. to 6 p.m. and features noted author Walter Mosely, author of 43 books including the popular Easy Rawlins series.Other speakers include  Greg Herren, Cindy Brown, Linda Rodriguez, and Frankie Bailey.

For more information on the SinC into Writing, including registration, CLICK HERE.