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Sisters in CrimeFlorida Gulf Coast ChapterHomeOur MembersCalendarAbout Our ChapterJoin/RenewAnthologyExtension on the Anthology DeadlineOct.8,2022The submission deadline for Paradise Is Deadly has been extended until November 1, 2022 to give Sibs time to recover from Hurricane Ian.adminAnthologyUpdated information for October’s MeetingSep.30,2022adminProgramsOctober Meeting Moved to October 8thSep.30,2022Due to Hurricane Ian, the October meeting has been moved to October 8th. It may be only virtual if the sites are not open by then.adminProgramsOctober Program: Using Cyberspace to Catch the CrooksSep.21,2022Saturday, October 1st, 2022Location: In-Person and via Zoom.In-Person at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573-4903.Lunch to follow at The Sunset Grill, 602 Bahia Del Sol Dr., Ruskin, FL 33570.10:30 AM: Business Meeting11:30 AM: Presentation: Harold Emanuel presents “Forensic Technology: Using Cyberspace to Catch the Crooks.”adminPrograms, UncategorizedSeptember 17th Program: Building Your Street TeamsSep.5,2022adminBooks, ProgramsChange of September Meeting Date: September 17th.Sep.1,2022Due to the holiday, this month’s meeting will take place on September 17th, and will be Zoom Only.Speaker:   Penny C. SansevieriTopic:   :   Building Your Street TeamYou’ve probably heard the term “street team” thrown around a lot, when it comes to marketing. But how do you build this tribe of readers who loves everything you’ve written, shares your books with their followers, and can’t wait to get your next book?You will learn how to convert readers into super fans to help drive more buzz, get more reviews and sell more books!Penny C. Sansevieri, Founder and CEO of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a bestselling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. She is an Adjunct Professor teaching Self-Publishing for NYU. She was named one of the top influencers of 2019 by New York Metropolitan Magazine.Her company is one of the leaders in the publishing industry and has developed some of the most innovative Amazon visibility campaigns as well offering national media pitching, online book marketing, author events, and other strategies designed to build the author/book visibility.She is the author of 18 books, including How to Sell Your Books by the Truckload on Amazon, Revise and Re-Release Your Book, 5-Minute Book Marketing for Authors, and the newly released From Book to Bestseller.AME has had dozens of books on top bestseller lists, including those of the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal.To learn more about Penny’s books or her promotional services, visit:Website: amarketingexpert.comTwitter: @BookgalFacebook: Penny SansevieriInstagram: @therealbookgalSign Up!https://www.meetup.com/Florida-Gulf-Coast-Chapter-of-Sisters-in-Crime/events/adminProgramsCindy Smith Martin: 20 Years of Producing America’s Most WantedJul.26,2022Cindy Martin presents behind-the-scenes of America’s Most Wanted. With 20 years working as a producer, primarily in Florida, she will discuss how the media and law enforcement teamed up to fight crime, solve cases and bring missing children home. Cindy will share video clips of cases she worked on and the stories behind them. She lives in Broward County working on her debut mystery thriller novel. She is a member of National Sisters in Crime, the Florida Gulf Coast SinC., the SinC Guppies, and Mystery Writers of America (MWA).adminProgramsCall for Submissions: AnthologyJul.17,2022Call for SubmissionsFlorida Gulf Coast Sisters in Crime will publish an anthology in the third quarter of 2023. This is the call for short story submissions of no more than 5,000 words with only one entry per author. The submission deadline is October 15, 2022.All selected authors will need to sign a publishing contract with the rights returning to the author after one year. All royalties will go to FLGC SinC. Send your completed manuscript to [email protected] the FAQ at https://flgcsinc.com/anthology/Title:Paradise is Deadly – Gripping Tales from Florida Gulf Coast Sisters in CrimeStory settings must be in Florida or surrounding waters.Eligibility Requirement:Authors must be a member in good standing of National Sisters in Crime and a member of a Florida Sisters in Crime chapter. In addition to FLGC SinC, the following chapters are in Florida:  Orlando Citrus Crime Writers, Northeast Florida SinC, and Florida Treasure Coast.If you aren’t a member of a Florida chapter and would like to become of member of FLGC SinC, you can join from the chapter website Joining Us – Sisters in Crime (flgcsinc.com). The membership fee is $25 per year.Required Document Format:Microsoft Word .doc or .docx.  No other formats will be accepted.·         No more than 5,000 words·         1-inch margins·         Double spaced·         .5 indent paragraph – no line skips starting a new paragraph·         Include page numbers·         NO headers or footersFont:12 pt Times New RomanSubmission Guidelines:The author’s name should NOT be on the short story document. An anonymous review process will be implemented. Your story will be assigned a Submission ID number. The author’s identity will be unknown to the reviewers and the judges. The Submission ID number will be assigned by the Anthology Triage Manager.Questions?Contact [email protected] Send your short story (maximum 5,000 words) as a Word Document attachment to [email protected], BooksJuly 10th: Do I Really Need a Critique Group?Jul.4,2022adminEvents, ProgramsJune Meeting: “I’ve Revised My Manuscript. Now What?”May.22,2022Saturday, June 4, 2022In-person meeting location: Fruitville Public Library, 100 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL 34240.To attend by Zoom, RSVP to the Meetup group.10:30 -11:30 – FLGC SinC Chapter Business Meeting11:30 – 12:30 – Presentation by Mark MathesLunch at Gecko’s Grill & Pub, 351 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232See you there!adminUncategorizedPosts navigation1234…7Next On FacebookOn FacebookWho we are, and how to contact us!We are a chapter of Sisters in Crime, an international organization of authors and fans of crime fiction and mystery books. Our members live on Florida’s Gulf Coast.To learn more about membership, email: [email protected]. 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