Robert Isleib, a clinical psychologist and author of three mystery series, will give an overview of plotting a mystery and discuss the importance of the first chapter,The Hook.
Roberta's series starring a Connecticut psychologist and advice columnist, debuted in 2007 with Deadly Advice, followed by Preaching to the Corpse and Asking for Murder (Berkley Prime Crime). Her short story 'Disturbance in the Field,' was short-listed for both Agatha and Macavity awards.
Ms. Isleib is past-president of both the International Sisters in Crime and the New England Chapter. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, and the Authors Guild.
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