News from Members about new releases, contests and events.
LSF Writers Member N. L. Quantrano is delighted to share that her third novel from her Point and Shoot Mystery series, GONE IN A FLASH!, was a finalist in the American Legacy Awards (April 2026). It was released in November 2025. To learn
more about N. L. and her books, please visit: https://www.ontargetwords.com.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Member Jodi Payne and her writing partner, BA Tortuga, on their new releases! To purchase GEMINI: ROPER, please visit: Amazon/KU – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTBQBLF1. To purchase GEMINI: RYDER, please visit: Amazon/KU – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPDNFVFH. Or purchase these books directly from the authors at https://spursandshifters.com.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Conference Chair Caridad Pineiro on the relase of BURIED TRUTHS, #4 in her Crooked Pass Security Series. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/4uvVknq.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Vice President Samantha Ann on the release of FIGHTING, Book 4 in her IDOLIZED series that revolves around a fictional K-pop band. Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/4uxVPxl.
Meet LSF Writers members Carol Gyzander, Michael Daigle, Mickey Flagg, and Catherine Greenfeder at the Books in Bloom indie author book fair on March 14, 2026, from 10 AM – 4 PM at the Randolph Community Center: 30 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869. Celebrate spring and meet local authors, author talks, and fun activities. Also, enjoy cookies, cocoa, Book Bingo, and a raffle.
Join LSF Writers Member James Irwin on Saturday, 14 March 2026, at the Bay to Ocean Writers Conference at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, Maryland. James is moderating a panel “The Power of Doing It Yourself: Why Authors Choose Self-Publishing,” which looks at how indie authors can benefit from creative control, increased revenue, faster time to market, and better reader engagement. More info at https://easternshorewriters.org/page-1075436
Congratulations to LSF Writers member Catherine Greenfeder, whose short story, COLLIDING WITH THE PAST, is being published as part of the GHOST STORIES anthology by SEZ Publishing. Writing is a passion for Catherine Greenfeder. Born in Greenwich Village, with its artistic influences, she enjoyed the library, Central and Washington Square Parks, and the art museums. Her earliest influences were the children’s books she read, her Irish grandfather’s ghost stories, and encouraging teachers.
After receiving a B.A. in English, Catherine worked in advertising and promotion before returning to college while her son was a toddler. She acquired her M.A. in Teaching and taught language arts for twenty-five years. Fully retired, Catherine is focusing more on her writing and creating a lot of watercolor paintings.
She has published five novels and a few short stories. Her novels include a western historical romance, Wildflowers, two paranormal romance novels, Sacred Fires and Angels Among Us, two young adult novels, A Kiss Out of Time and A Dance Out of Time. She is currently revising a young adult fantasy and a horror romance for adults.
She has published five novels and a few short stories. Her novels include a western historical romance, Wildflowers, two paranormal romance novels, Sacred Fires and Angels Among Us, two young adult novels, A Kiss Out of Time and A Dance Out of Time. She is currently revising a young adult fantasy and a horror romance for adults.
Besides giving our conference attendees great workshops, an inspiring keynote, networking opportunities, and editor/agent appointments, we love to give them goodies! Thanks to Harlequin for sending these goodies that will go into our attendees’ tote bags! Your generous donation is greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Conference Chair and Founding Member Caridad Pineiro on hitting the NY Times Bestseller list with her latest release, COLD CASE K-9! Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/4bRsAPI.
Congratulations to LSF Writers Member and Founding Member Lois Winston on the release of EMBROIDERED LIES AND ALIBIS, #15 in the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery. Here’s a little teaser for it:
A Stitch in Time Could Save a Life…
When Anastasia’s mother Flora is offered a free spa vacation from Jeremy Dugan, a man connected to her distant past, Anastasia and husband Zack suspect ulterior motives. After all, too-good-to-be-true often spells trouble.
Their suspicions are confirmed when the FBI swoops in to apprehend Dugan. However, Dugan isn’t who he claimed to be, and his arrest raises more questions than answers.
The Feds link Dugan to a string of cons targeting elderly single women across the
country, but his seemingly airtight alibi leaves investigators stumped. Then, shortly after his release on bail, he’s kidnapped. A certain
segment of New Jersey’s population is known for delivering deadly messages, and the FBI believes Dugan received one of them.
Meanwhile, bodies begin showing up in the newly created public garden across the street from Anastasia and Zack’s home. With two baffling crimes, no clear suspects, scant evidence, and every possible motive unraveling, both the FBI and local law enforcement are once again picking Anastasia’s brain. This time, though, her involvement is far from reluctant. Will she stitch together enough clues before she or someone she loves becomes the killer’s next victim?
Craft project included.
For more info and to order your copy, please visit https://www.loiswinston.com/embroidered-lies-and-alibis.
