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HOTSHOTS
January 2006
Karen MacInerney, editor
Unfortunately, the first news I have to share with you is heartbreaking... Elmer Grape, husband of author Jan Grape and pillar of Austin's mystery
community, passed away just after Christmas.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21st at 3:30 p.m. at Cook Walden Funeral Home in Pflugerville (14501 N. IH-35, 512-251-4118). Our hearts go out to you, Jan, as we remember Elmer... he will be much missed.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEMBER SIGNINGS
JANUARY SISTERS IN CRIME MEETING WITH DAVE CIAMBRONE -- THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
Don't miss this one! Mystery author, former poison consultant to police
agencies and retired scientist Dave Ciambrone will be talking about what REALLY happens when you kill someone -- and what they get right (and wrong) on CSI.
From stabbings to shootings, Dave will tell you everything you need to know to plan your next murder! Come learn all kinds of fascinating tidbits from this former Bouchercon speaker and expert extraordinaire... and get to know your fellow Sisters at the same time! January 8th, 2:00, Westlake Barnes and Noble.
Note: If you have some extra mysteries lying around, be sure to bring them with you; this is your last opportunity to bring books to donate to the Austin Shelter for Women and Children-Salvation Army.
SIGNING -- JAN GRAPE, AUTHOR OF DARK BLUE DEATH -- SATURDAY, FEB. 4
Mystery writer Jan Grape, author of Dark Blue Death, will be appearing at the Barnes & Noble Round Rock store on Saturday, February 4th
at 2:00 p.m. The store is located in the La Frontera Village at the intersection of IH 35 and 1325.
Double award winner Jan Grape has five mystery award nominations: the Edgar, Shamus, Anthony, Agatha, and the Mccavity. In 1998, she won an Anthony for Best Short Story, “A Front Row Seat” from Vengeance Is Hers, also nominated for a Shamus. She won a Mccavity for Deadly Women, a nonfiction book co-edited with Dean James, also nominated for an Edgar and an Agatha. Wow. What a list of awards. So please mark your calendars and plan to meet this fabulous author!
CONTESTS
SAN GABRIEL WRITERS' LEAGUE WRITINGSMARTER CONTEST -- DEADLINE JANUARY 31
Time to get those manuscripts in tip-top shape! The SGWL is accepting entries in children's, novel,
poetry, short fiction and short nonfiction categories. The entry fee is $15.00, and manuscripts will be returned with the judges' comments. First prize is $50.00, second is $35.00, and third is $20.00 in
each category. Contest brochures, including entry forms, can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SanGabrielContest. For more information on the SGWL, go to www.sgwl.net .
FORENSIC EXAMINER/ANNALS OF
AMERICAN PSYCOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE MYSTERY WRITING CONTEST -- DEADLINE MAY 15
The Forensic Examiner and Annals of American Psychotherapy Association are announcing a new contest for mystery writers,
including a cash prize and opportunities for publications. Categories include True-Life Forensic Case Studies, Fictional Forensic Cases, True-Life Psychological Profile Case Studies, and Fictional
Psychological Cases. The top prize is $500 and publication in The Forensic Examiner or Annals; the deadline is May 15. For more information, go to www.mysterywriterscontest.com .
NOTICES
The Friends of the
Library group at the Bulverde/Spring Branch Texas library are looking for authors who might be interested in participating in their Book/Author luncheon in April.
Although they'd like to feature local authors, they would be interested in hearing from Austin authors, as well. For more information, contact Susan Herr at srherr2@gvtc.com or (830) 885-2819.
HOTSINC member and author
Lisa Wilkinson (aka Laramee Douglas) is offering to answer questions for anyone interested in self-publishing "from scratch".
Her first novel, Dancing at the Shoulder of the Bull received a 'recommended' review from Library Journal, quite an accomplishment for any author! Her e-mail address is alitree@aol.com ; her web address is www.alligatortree.com .
And Sarah Ann mentioned that if anyone's attempting to write a forensically correct fire investigation for the Forensic Examiner/Annals contest, Gerald
L. Hurst has offered to field any questions; his e-mail address is ghurst@austin.rr.com .
And if you're interested in finding a writing group or just want to know what's going on in the Texas writing world, the Texas Writers' Group
list is available at www.westtexaswriters.org .
As always, if you have any news you'd like included, feel free to e-mail me at karen@karenmacinerney.com . Hope to see you this Sunday!
Karen MacInerney
The Gray Whale Inn Mystery Series: Murder on the Rocks (May 2006) and Dead and Berried (May 2007)
Tourmaline Teal with Barbara Burnett Smith (Fall 2007)
www.karenmacinerney.com
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