Sisters in Crime Atlanta is the Atlanta chapter of the national organization, Sisters in Crime.
The group is meant to help enhance the authorships of writers of crime fiction from all over the world. If you write mysteries or thrillers in any niche, consider becoming a member today to get access to exclusive classes, discounts, and promotional resources that are only available through a SINC(A) membership!
Demystifying Mystery Writing
Bobby Nash, Thomas Mullen, Peggy Ehrhart, and
are ready to teach you all about writing mysteries and thrillers that sell and satisfy! Register for Demystifying Mystery Writing now at SincATL.com to get tickets while they last.You can buy order session recordings now and they will be delivered to you shortly after the event takes place (once editing of the footage is completed). So you still get to support Sisters in Crime Atlanta and learn from a handful of literary juggernauts, even if you can't make it to the live event.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday
November 8th, 2025
10:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030
There are two levels of free parking behind the library!
Lunch will be provided by Publix (you can select your lunch options on the registration form).
SESSIONS
10:00 A.M. — Shop and chat with your fellow learners and the presenting authors as you nibble on light refreshments. If you'd like to bring a water bottle, there is a water fountain right outside the room. A variety of tea and coffee options will be available as well.
10:30 a.m. — Welcome and Overview
10:40 a.m. — Bobby Nash: "Writing Savvy Sleuths & Sinister Suspects"
With decades of experience in the publishing world, Bobby Nash knows a thing or two about writing villains you love to hate and heroes you love to root for. This session will cover how to manage reader expectations, character development, and motivations related to writing both.
11:35 a.m. — Thomas Mullen: "Getting Your Characters Into (and Out of) Trouble"
Learn how to manage the relationship between strong character development and titillating suspense so that your well-orchestrated story can bring out the best of both.
12:20 p.m. — Lunch. Grab your meal and a buddy and munch away (at the **meal**, not the buddy)!
12:50 p.m. — Peggy Ehrhart: "Create Clues That Advance Your Plot and Puzzle Your Readers"
This session will help you understand the difference between "real" clues and red herrings so you can leverage both to keep your readers turning pages.
1:45 p.m. — L. M. Whitaker: "7 Tips for Writing Successful Scenes"
Learn seven strategies for crafting scenes that are essential, engaging, and exciting.
Tall Tales Book Shop will be handling book and merch sales throughout the day, so clear your credit card balance so you can grab some awesome reads and bookish merch!
Get your tickets now at SincATL.com!
