Stay ConnectedThe Sisters in Crime Writers' podcast features conversations with our members about the writing journey: their process, what they've learned, what they wish they'd know sooner. For 40 years we've supported our members with classes, workshops, webinars, and community. We're also an advocacy organization for all crime writers. No matter where a writer is on their journey, SinC is an organization where writers belong.
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A. W. Powers, has created the Psychic Guardian Angel series, the Psychic Sidekick series, and is the author of the thriller Properly Dead, all published by Marlowe and Vane. He is the co-author, with C. N. Buchholz, of the thriller In Too Deep, and the paranormal thriller The Song Calls, with Laurie Lynnsee, both published by the Mayhem Books imprint of Wordwhipper Press. He is trying to understand how his hometown may have influenced his writing, or if it was the ghost that shared their home in North Minneapolis. He can be found at www.wmjanderson.com or www.awpowers-writer.com.
His alter ego, William J. Anderson, writes poetry and non-fiction from his home Champlin, Minnesota, right across the Mississippi River from Anoka, the Halloween Capitol of the World, where he was born and raised. He is a member of Cracked Walnut, the League of Minnesota Poets. Active in our writing community, William is the facilitator and host or co-host of the Cracked Walnut Writing Collective, and two reading series: Writer’s Night Out and the 5th Wednesday Reading Series. William is a member of the Loft Literary Center, Rain Taxi and the Sisters in Crime. He is the founder of Wordwhipper Press.
Website: https://wmjanderson.com/ www.awpowers-writer.com
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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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Nicole Maggi is the author of the award-winning National Park Mystery Series, beginning with A MURDER IN ZION, the first in the National Park Mystery Series (Oceanview Pub), which Publishers Weekly called “a winner.” The book won the 2025 Gold Medal from the FOREWORD Reviews for Best Mystery, the Silver Medal from the Independent Book Publishing Association for Best Mystery, and was nominated for a Golden Poppy Award. The second book in the series, LOST IN YELLOWSTONE, has been praised by Publishers Weekly and Kirkus and hailed as “riveting.” She also penned THE FORGETTING, an International Thriller Writers Thriller Award Finalist, a Junior Library Guild selection and a #1 Kindle Bestseller. Nicole holds a BFA from Emerson College and has spoken at numerous conferences, including Left Coast Crime, Bouchercon, LA Times Festival of Books, and ALA. When she’s not writing, she’s plotting her next escape to a National Park.
Website: https://nicolemaggi.com/
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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/
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/
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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/
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/
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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/
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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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/
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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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/
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/
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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/
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.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sincworldwide
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincworldwide/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sincworldwide
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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/
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
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Mentioned in the Podcast:
Dear Writer Are You Intuitive? By Becca Syme
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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/
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
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/martha-reed-b44b7012
Substack: https://substack.com/@marthareedmysteries
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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
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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/
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