Author: Croak and Dagger
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The Writer’s Block
A column on craft by Linda Triegel Here are some common words that confuse everyone, not just those of us who want to write professionally (and we should know better): AFFECT / EFFECT The verb affect means to influence or have an effect on. Effect as a verb means to bring about or cause; as…
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Dr. Richard Peck
by Pat Wood On May 22, 2012 Croak & Dagger welcomed Dr. Richard Peck as our guest speaker. The focus of his talk was dialogue in novels and plays. Dr. Peck received his PhD at University of Wisconsin, taught English at University of Virginia and Temple University, held administrative positions at University of Alabama and Arizona State, and…
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Angel Street
by Linda Triegel Albuquerque’s little theaters frequently perform mystery plays, which is a boon to us fans. Croak & Dagger chapter members have had the opportunity to see several in recent years—at a reduced ticket price for members—including Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution earlier this year at ALT, and just this July a production…
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Welcome to Croak & Dagger blog
Croak & Dagger is the Albuquerque chapter of Sisters in Crime. We are published authors, aspiring writers, and readers – bound by our affection for the mystery genre and our support of women who write mysteries. Membership is open to everyone interested in mysteries! To view our upcoming speakers and events, visit our website: croak-and-dagger.com…