Blackbird Writers: Views from the Nest

Blackbird Writers are a group of mystery and thriller writers who have flocked together to bring you unique and interesting content.

Tracey has played the piano since age three. She considers herself a serial artist who also draws, gardens and writes suspense and short stories. In 2020 she founded Blackbird Writers, a flock of Mystery authors.

Hi, I’m T.K. Sheffield, a Wisconsin author writing stories for readers to laugh and escape. "The Backyard Model Mysteries" are funny cozy mysteries. "The Valentine Lines" and "Valentines in July" are screwball comedies.

Sherrill Joseph, retired teacher and award-winning author of the Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries (ages 9+), presents four savvy sleuths who solve complex mysteries with a twist of history, showing that being respectful and helpful can be cool!

Sharon Michalove writes romantic suspense and traditional mystery as well as being a published historian. She lives in Chicago with her cat, Caro.

A cross between a type-A Buddhist and a crime writer, I’m the author of the Sean McPherson novels. From PNW thrillers to Tuesday reflections on living light, I help you find the breath between the twists. Join me for noir and practical wisdom.

Author Anne Louise Bannon mostly writes mysteries, including the Old Los Angeles Series, the Freddie and Kathy series, and the Operation Quickline series. Visit her website at AnneLouiseBannon.com.

Award-winning author of stories inspired by travel & insatiable curiosity. I use my powers for good to help other authors navigate the crazy publishing world by providing editing, book marketing, and promotion assistance.

Raised in AZ, Sharon Lynn developed a profound connection to the English countryside during her teenage years in England, a bond that has only strengthened with her frequent returns. This affection vividly colors her Cotswold Crimes Mystery series.

Christine DeSmet is a farm girl at heart, writer and developmental editor, and UW-Madison grad. She writes mysteries, screenplays and picture books. She is a member of several national and local writing groups.

Laurie Stevens is the author of the award-winning Gabriel McRay psychological-suspense series and "The Return," a sci-fi/fantasy.

Joy pens two Wisconsin mystery series: Deep Lakes and Bay Browning, while traveling with her husband in their Winnebago. Like your mysteries cozy? Deep Lakes is for you. Like to live a little edgy? Bay Browning might be your series of choice.

Author of the Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries, police procedurals set in the Colorado mountains. Lover of dogs and cats. My veterinarian husband and I recently moved from our home state of Colorado to the Pacific NW.

I love books and music, trees and flowers, walking and baking, pies and ice cream. I'm host for New Books in Literature, a podcast channel on the New Books Network, and I write the Whipped and Sipped Mystery Series (book #4 launching in 2025)

Award-winning author Kathleen Donnelly writes the National Forest K-9 and Colorado K-9 series. She lives near the Colorado foothills with her husband and four-legged friends. To learn more, visit Kathleen's website at kathleendonnelly.com.