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Denise Ganley

@deniseganley.bsky.social

Writer. Vegan. Pluviophile. Perpetually on Wizard Time. She/her. Arizona. Mural from Don Vegan in Quebec City. Photos 📸 by me.

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SinC Desert Sleuths@desertsleuths.bsky.social · 18h ago

You have until Wed, Sept 16, 11:59p AZ Time to register for one of these amazing pitch sessions! Don't underestimate the power of a face-to-face w/an agent. Get feedback on your pitch & plant a seed of connection w/a pub pro. #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #WritersofBsky @sincworldwide.bsky.social

SinC Desert Sleuths@desertsleuths.bsky.social · last mo.

The WriteNOW! Conference is back with more literary agent pitch sessions, feat. Elizabeth Guthrie (P.S. Literary Agency) & Gina Panettieri (Talcott Notch Literary). Perfect opportunity to network & share your project with publishing pros. DesertSleuths.com/wn-2026 #WritersOfBluesky #AmQuerying #SINC

Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference Friday/Saturday, September 18 &19, 2026 Virtual: Pitch Sessions, Manuscript Edits, Craft Workshops, Panels, Presentations. Pitch Sessions featuring Agents Elizabeth Guthrie (P.S. Literary Agency) and Gina Panettieri (Talcott Notch Literary) Register: DesertSleuths.com/wn-2026 Images: Desert Sleuths and WriteNOW! Conference logos, headshots of the two agents
Denise Ganley@deniseganley.bsky.social · 19h ago

I was an editor on the 11th anthology, SOWEST: DANGER AWAITS! and I'll be an editor on the upcoming 12th anthology SOWEST: EXTREME ELEMENTS. Cannot wait to read all the mystery/crime short stories!

SinC Desert Sleuths@desertsleuths.bsky.social · 20h ago

Last year at this time, we celebrated the release of our 11th anthology. Join us TODAY (and you can be a part of our 12th anthology, SOWEST: EXTREME ELEMENTS. Submissions are due Jan 8th, but you must be a full SinC Desert Sleuths member by Sept 30th. Details: desertsleuths.com/anthologies/...

Denise Ganley@deniseganley.bsky.social · yesterday

When I was in Chicago last week, I also went to The Art Institute. I went once before about 8 years ago. This time, I signed up for a 2 hour tour for the 'highlights'. Here are a few exhibits from the tour.

Denise Ganley@deniseganley.bsky.social · last wk.

Couple photos from Skydeck Chicago. It was a little cloudy up there. The Ledge was terrifying (not pictured). I was fine until I stepped out on it and looked straight down. How does Spider-man do it??

View of Chicago from Skydeck which is the 103rd observation floor of the Willis Tower Building. There were some clouds but they came and went and came back, allowing a few minutes for the view.Another view of Chicago from Skydeck which is the 103rd observation floor of the Willis Tower Building. This one has a sliver of Lake Michigan.Some kid at the Ferris Bueller look out with his hand pressed against the window. He captured that energy so I grabbed an anonymous snap. Lots of cloud cover in this view. Sign text: You are standing where Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane were iconically filmed in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).
SinC Desert Sleuths@desertsleuths.bsky.social · 3w ago

Our annual #DesertSleuths WriteNow! Conference is back! We had such a great time last year, we can't wait to do it again. Sept 18-19, 2026 (Virtual) Register: desertsleuths.com/wn-2026/ #AmWriting #MysteryWriters #ThrillerWriters #CrimeWriters #AmQuerying #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #SINC

SinC Desert Sleuths@desertsleuths.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Then we dove straight into a fun panel on "Keeping the Creative Juices Flowing" with four prolific & lauded writers, Rhys Bowen, Catriona McPherson, Edith Maxwell (Maddie Day), & Lois Winston. #WriteNOWConference #DSWN @authorrhysbowen.bsky.social @catrionamcp.bsky.social @maddieday.bsky.social

clockwise from top left: Lois Winston, RhysBowen, Catriona McPherson, and Edith Maxwell (Maddie Day). All four authors wearing smiles on webcam.
Denise Ganley@deniseganley.bsky.social · 3w ago

Saw Tori Amos in concert tonight, fantastic as always. Not great photos, but a great set. Felt the goosebumps with Putting the Damage On. Not listed on the set list, Gasoline Girls, which the muses also brought tonight.

Tori Amos playing her piano with purple lighting swirling and some of the audience in the foreground.Tori Amos centre stage playing her piano with purple and red lighting swirling, the drummer and guitarist on the left, backup singers on the right, and some of the audience in the foreground.Tori's Phoenix set list with little knick knacks surrounding it; a tiny pitted cactus, beaded lizard keychain, Phoenix magnet showing cacti, a turquoise dream catcher, a black and white polished rock, a red and black polished rock, a Financial Cnter sticker either a cactus making the "rock" hand symbol. Fire to Your Plain -hello- Shush ieee In Times of Dragons Honey Give Rattlesnakes Sister Janet inro Putting the Damage On Song of Sorrow Horse with No Name intro Fast Horses Girl Sugar Encore Body and Soul Take to the Sky Not listed, Gasoline Girls which the muses brought tonight.
Denise Ganley@deniseganley.bsky.social · 3w ago

Got my tix for the WriteNOW! Conference. I've been attending every year since 2016, WOW, 10 years! A small but mighty, budget-friendly virtual conference. Especially love the pitch opportunities & there's always a great craft workshop too. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #MysteryWriters #DSWN26

Tricia Helfer Says 'I'm In'

Alt: Tricia Helfer as Charlotte Richards in Lucifer raises her right hand and with a smile says 'I'm In'

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SinC Desert Sleuths@desertsleuths.bsky.social · last mo.

Our annual #DesertSleuths WriteNow! Conference is back! We're got you covered with agent pitch sessions, editor assessments of first chapters, writing craft workshops, panels, and presentations. Sept 18-19, 2026 (Virtual) Register: desertsleuths.com/wn-2026/ #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #SINC

Desert Sleuths WriteNow! Conference September 18-19, 2026 Featured Guests: Anna Dahlhaimer Bartkowski, Terri Bischoff, Leslie Budewitz, Christina Estes, Laurie Fagen, Howard Gershowitz, Elizabeth Guthrie, Jay Hartman, Lara Helmling, Connie Johnson Hambley, Susan Magestro, Margaret C. Morse, Carlene O'Connor, Gina Panettieri, Neil Plakcy, Anne Rainbow, Sarah Smith, Clay Stafford, Jennifer Thompson, Ann Videan Friday: Agent pitch sessions ($40), editor assessments of your first chapter ($60), and a writing craft workshop ($60) Saturday: One fee for the entire day- 3 panels, 1 craft workshop, 2 presentations ($30 for Desert Sleuths and Tucson Sisters in Crime members , $40 all others) Register: https://desertsleuths.com/wn-2026
Denise Ganley@deniseganley.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'll be there! I went to the Big Sur Children's Writers Workshop in Monterey in 2025 and got so much out of it. Highly recommend. Can't wait for Cape Cod. Join us!

Jennifer Laughran@literaticat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hey! There are still some spaces left at Big Sur Children's Writer's Workshop (EAST COAST edition!) -- Come hang out with agents and editors and terrific writers and workshop and revise your book in a gorgeous and serene location on Cape Cod this Fall! www.bigsurchildrenswriters.com/home-cape-cod

Denise Ganley@deniseganley.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The monsoons can be really fabulous, but one side effect is bastard arachnids getting lofty ideas about moving in with you. Luckily one of my cats was on guard duty tonight, alerted me, & I bugcatched the f*cker. I was merciful & escorted the invader outside. I demand good karma for that.

Scorpion inside a clear plastic bug catcher with a magnifier on top letting you see them in more detail.Scorpion inside a clear plastic bug catcher with a magnifier on top letting you see them in more detail.