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Simple Outside, Vast Inside

Emily Dickinson and Me

Feb 16 • Joy Ribar

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Live with Tracey S. Phillips

A recording from the Blackbird Writers' live video

Feb 13 • Tracey S. Phillips and T.K. Sheffield

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Historical Suspense Author, Nina Wachsman in Interview

Learn about the art, the women and the history of Venice that inspired this author to write the Venice Beauties mysteries.

Feb 9 • Tracey S. Phillips

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Blackbird Writers Live News and Updates

Find out what's new in the Flock! Weekly updates letting you know what we're writing, publishing and where we're sharing our work.

Feb 6 • Tracey S. Phillips and T.K. Sheffield

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Live with Tracey S. Phillips

A recording from the Blackbird Writers' live video

Feb 13 • Tracey S. Phillips and T.K. Sheffield

25:15

Blackbird Writers Live News and Updates

Find out what's new in the Flock! Weekly updates letting you know what we're writing, publishing and where we're sharing our work.

Feb 6 • Tracey S. Phillips and T.K. Sheffield

15:23

Live with Tracey S. Phillips And TK Sheffield

Blackbird Writers will begin sharing news and updates on Substack TV!

Feb 2 • Tracey S. Phillips and T.K. Sheffield

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Author Spotlights

Author Spotlight: Sharon Michalove

Smugglers and Spies

Jun 19, 2025 • Carl Vonderau

Saralyn Richard: The Spotlight

Figures of Speech

May 15, 2025 • Saralyn Richard

Joy Ribar in the Spotlight

I love writing mysteries set in contemporary times, but I also love historical research. When I’m not preoccupied with a work in progress, I dig into…

May 1, 2025 • Joy Ribar

New Releases

30:26

Mystery Author and Traveler, Joy Ribar releases Poetry Slammed, A Bay Browning Mystery

What is a Poetry Slam? This murder mystery has everything from a treasure hunt and a cryptic literary clues, to tinctures and characters who jump off…

Jan 26 • Joy Ribar and Sharon Lynn

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Debut Author Peter Malone Elliott in convo with Sharon Lynn

Twins, family drama, family trauma, are written into Peter Elliott's debut, Blue Ridge. He discusses writing two POVs, the challenges of taking…

Aug 25, 2025 • Sharon Lynn

River Gold - Book 5 in the Northern Lakes Mystery series

A John Cabrelli Northern Lakes Mystery By Jeff Nania.

Jun 13, 2025 • Victoria Rydberg-Nania and Jeff Nania

27:09

Saralyn Richard in conversation about her latest mystery, Mrs. Oliver's Twist

Saralyn divulges her inspiration for Quinn McFarland who works in a mortuary. Learn how themes work themselves into her novels, Galveston's history…

Jun 12, 2025 • Saralyn Richard and Sharon Lynn

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