Got a story to tell? Ever wondered what it would take to get published? Join Triangle Sisters in Crime at Main Library for a panel discussion on how to make it happen! 

A panel of published author members of the Triangle Sisters in Crime will share insider tips on:

1) how to write the best story possible.

2) grabbing the attention of agents, editors, and readers. 

3) choosing the best publishing option for your work, including self-publishing, small press, and traditional publishing. 

Attendees will learn tips for success and survival in this ever-changing industry. The perfect program for writers in any genre. Bring your questions, meet the authors, and go home with lots of helpful information and some entertaining books!

Panelists will include: Ashley-Ruth Bernier, Melissa Bourbon/Ivy Cassidy/Winnie Archer, Nora Gaskin, Victoria Gilbert, Ruben Gonzales, Diane Kelly, G.L.T. Lyons, Michael Mayo, P.M. Raymond, and Marlie Wasserman.

This event will also be streamed on Zoom, virtual attendees may register here. 

About the authors:

Ashley-Ruth Bernier, Award-winning author Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier writes short mystery and crime stories set in her home island of St. Thomas, and her debut novel, THE BUSH TEA MURDER, was released in April 2026. 

Melissa Bourbon/Ivy Cassidy/Winnie Archer is a national bestselling author of more than thirty-five novels, founder of WriterSpark Academy and the Bourbon & Books YouTube channel, a staff member at Pocket MFA, and the creator of one of Writer’s Digest’s 101 Best Websites for Writers.

Nora Gaskin lives and writes in Chatham County, inspired by her native landscape, her husband, and at least one dog-in-residence. 

Victoria Gilbert is a retired librarian who lives in the North Carolina Triad and is the author of four cozy and traditional mystery series -- the Blue Ridge Library Mystery series, the Booklover's B&B series, the Hunter and Clewe mystery series, and the Campus Sleuth mystery series. 

Ruben Gonzales usually writes in the mystery genre but his latest book to be published by Histria Books, is historical fiction about the Mexican revolution and follows the exciting exploits of a woman soldier whose character is based on his great grandmother.

Diane Kelly writes funny mysteries featuring feisty females with furry sidekicks, including the Death and Taxes series, Paw Enforcement K-9 series, House Flipper mystery series, Busted motorcycle cop series, Southern Homebrew moonshine series, and Mountain Lodge Mysteries.

G.L.T. Lyons is the author and illustrator of the Library of Hereafter magical realism series and the Destiny Bay mystery series under the pen name, Gina Lea.

Michael Mayo is the author of the Jimmy Quinn historical suspense novels, and he has written extensively about film and popular culture in books, newspapers and other media.

P.M. Raymond is an award-winning author and aspiring screenwriter from New Orleans whose work spans horror, crime, and Southern Gothic fiction.

Marlie Wasserman loves writing historical crime fiction from her desk in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.