Sisters in Crime

Thinking about Libraries

2012-01-23T03:01:00.001-05:00

By Leslie Budewitz[Originally published at Suspense Your Disbelief, http://www.jennymilchman.com/blog/]“I have always imagined that Paradise would be a kind of library.” – Jorge Luis BorgesMy first memory of a library is the Parmly Billings Library in Billings, Montana. The city was named for Northern Pacific Railroad president Frederick Billings, whose son Parmly was the only family member to

SinC at Public Libraries Conference in Philly

2012-01-18T03:01:00.001-05:00

Sisters in Crime invites author members attending the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference in March in Philadelphia – and author members living near the Philly area – to volunteer to spend some time at the SinC booth in the convention center to meet and greet visiting librarians.Author volunteers are needed at the Sisters in Crime booth Wednesday through Friday, March 14 through 16, to

More on Vera Caspary

2011-12-30T03:01:00.003-05:00

By A. B. EmrysI have published a great deal about Caspary's appreciation for the novels of Wilkie Collins, the Victorian author often considered to have launched the mystery novel, and Caspary's adaptations of both his The Woman and White (1860) and The Moonstone (1868). In addition to Laura, she went on to rework Collins' plots and characters in Stranger than Truth (1946), set in Caspary's

Vera Caspary: A Lost Sister in Crime

2011-12-29T03:01:00.002-05:00

By A. B. EmrysWhen Vera Caspary died in 1987, every major newspaper ran her obituary, and they had plenty of information to cite. Over half a century, she had published 17 novels plus novellas and short stories. In addition, 20 films were credited to her as adaptations of her work, or were based on scenarios or scripts she wrote. The play she adapted from her most famous novel was still staged (

Touring: Worth the Price?

2011-12-22T03:01:00.005-05:00

By Jeri Westerson[Originally published at Poe's Deadly Daughters, http://poesdeadlydaughters.blogspot.com]Since my newest book, Troubled Bones, came out in mid-October, I’ve been on the road touring. And I think if I never saw another airport, it couldn’t be too soon. My husband actually looks forward to the early part of the tour that I do in Arizona, because this becomes a long weekend for

Considering the MacGuffin

2011-12-17T03:01:00.007-05:00

[Originally published in a longer version at http://www.cozychicksblog.com]By J. J. MurphyHave you ever heard of a MacGuffin? And, no, it’s not a new breakfast sandwich at McDonald’s.If you’re a movie buff, you probably know this term. It was used by film director Alfred Hitchcock to explain a certain kind of plot device. Specifically, a MacGuffin is a valuable item that both the heroes and the

Letting Go In Order to Write

2011-12-15T03:01:00.001-05:00

By Ellen Byerrum[Originally published online at http://ellenbyerrum.livejournal.com/]Every book gets written in spite of fear, anxiety, and the world at large - or maybe they are written in spite of ourselves, when we manage to get out of our own way. And so there comes a point in every mystery novel where I have to let go of my fears and preconceptions about what it should be and who it has to

Arizona Celebrates 25 Years of SinC

2011-12-13T03:01:00.002-05:00

By Kris NeriWhen Sandy Parshall, Chapter Liaison for Sisters in Crime, asked me to host one of the SinC 25th anniversary parties at my bookstore, The Well Red Coyote in Sedona, Arizona, I jumped at the chance. Throughout my own writing and publishing career, I’ve owed such a debt of thanks to Sisters in Crime that the party seemed a good way to express that and to introduce the organization to

SinC Offers Two Hours of Video on the Latest Publishing Trends

2011-12-09T03:01:00.002-05:00

For the first time ever, Sisters in Crime (SinC) is offering a series of video presentations of a SinC-sponsored writers’ workshop.The video content, available online at no charge to members and non-members, includes more than two hours of information on the latest trends in publishing presented by crime fiction industry leaders specifically for crime fiction authors. The sessions were taped

Finding Their Place in History

2011-12-07T03:01:00.001-05:00

by Sandra ParshallAuthors of historical novels have all of human history, and a world of settings, to choose from. Have you ever wondered why a mystery writer decides to place a series in an earlier era – and what draws him or her to a particular time and place? We asked four authors of historical crime series what led to their choices.Stefanie Pintoff, author of Secret of the White Rose, latest

Aiding and Abetting

2011-12-05T03:01:00.002-05:00

By Julie TollefsonOne of the things I value about members of Sisters in Crime is their willingness to aid and abet -- not in a criminal way, but in many generous and unselfish ways that help others build careers.As a beginning fiction writer, the best career decision I’ve made was to join Sisters in Crime and its Border Crimes and Guppies chapters. The opportunities to grow as a writer and the

New SinC Membership Options

2011-12-02T03:01:00.004-05:00

by Elaine Will Sparber & Beth GroundwaterWhat gets you eight editions of inSinC, 24 editions of SinC Links, 24 editions of e-Book SinC Links, and two SinC Summit Reports? The new two-year membership option offered by SinC! Make all of those unlimited, add a spiffy lapel pin, and you’ve got the benefits of a lifetime membership.Of course, both options, like the one-year membership, also offer a

SinC's Review Monitoring Project Needs YOU!

2011-11-25T03:08:00.004-05:00

By Barbara FisterLet’s do the numbers:Mystery reviews in The New York Times • 1987: 6% female authors• 2010: 35% female authorsEdgar best novel winners:• Pre-1986: 17% female• Since 1986: 31% femaleMystery authors published in the US:• 1986: 38% female• 2010: 50% female(source: Edgar submissions)Percentage of consumers in the U.S. who buy mysteries, 2010:• 68% female(source:

Scared to Death: The Authors' Viewpoint

2011-11-11T03:01:00.004-05:00

by Sandra ParshallCrime fiction authors put their characters through some horrifying ordeals for the reading pleasure of their fans. Have you ever wondered what scares the writers themselves – and whether they call on their own fears to ratchet up the tension in their stories?We asked five outstanding writers which of their fictional scenarios sends shivers down their spines.Tess Gerritsen,

Writers Police Academy

2011-11-03T03:01:00.003-04:00

By Dana Stabenow[Published in a slightly longer version at www.stabenow.com]The worst thing about the Writer’s Police Academy (WPA) is that you can’t split yourself into quadruplets so you can see and do everything on offer. Shallow grave burial site? or jail searches? or Krimesite Imager hands-on workshop? or search and rescue? or ambulance tour? And that’s just the first hour of the first

Secondary Characters: In First Place

2011-11-01T03:01:00.001-04:00

By Sandra ParshallThe protagonist occupies center stage in a mystery novel, but a book also needs a cast of vivid supporting players. Whether secondary characters are funny or sad, irritating or lovable (or both at the same time), they claim their own special place in the writer’s heart.Recently I asked several authors – who all happen to be Goddesses, former Sisters in Crime presidents – the

SinC Library Grant Program Extended

2011-10-14T03:01:00.002-04:00

Sisters in Crime has extended its We Love Libraries! grant program into 2012.From January through December 2012, SinC will give a $1,000 book-buying grant each month to a library selected via a random drawing.Recent winners of the SinC We Love Libraries! grants include:Lawton Public Library in Lawton, OKSoutheast Regional Library in Garner, NCPlattsmouth Public Library in Plattsmouth, NERiver

New SinC Officers and Board Members

2011-10-07T03:01:00.004-04:00

Sisters in Crime (SinC), an international organization supporting the professional development and advancement of women writing crime fiction, elected a new slate of officers and directors at its annual meeting, held in September in St. Louis, Mo.The organization’s officers are:President – Frankie Y. Bailey of Albany, N.Y.Vice President and President-Elect – Hank Phillippi Ryan of Boston,

Four Tips for the Performance Author

2011-10-01T03:01:00.008-04:00

Part Two of Two PartsBy Ramona DeFelice LongReading to an audience is an art—a performance art. It's also a skill that can be developed. Today's blog entry focuses on the final two Ps to help shy authors overcome their trepidation—Practice and Psyche Yourself.Practice – Practice has two meanings here. You’ll become more comfortable with performing if you do it often, and if you watch others. So,

Four Tips for the Performance Author

2011-09-30T03:01:00.010-04:00

Part One of Two PartsBy Ramona DeFelice LongA first novel. A writing fellowship. A conference panel. A contest win. Author day at a school. A book festival. These are events a writer daydreams about—unless public speaking is involved. Then, for some authors, the daydream becomes a nightmare.Not long ago, I followed a conversation on the Sisters in Crime members-only listserv about shy authors.

Talking About Banned Books

2011-09-28T03:01:00.001-04:00

By Anne PerryWe all want the freedom to make our own choices, and to do so without penalty or coercion. But with freedom comes responsibility to live with the results. A civilized society tries to create a balance between protecting the vulnerable and stifling the explorers of the mind, the innovators and the creators in the imagination, without whom there would be no invention and no art.It is

Greetings from Bouchercon!

2011-09-23T03:01:00.000-04:00

[Originally published at Literary Lunchbox, http://literarylunchbox.wordpress.com]By Karen BurgessI’m on a four-day literary extravaganza! Bouchercon is the annual fest for fans and writers of mystery, crime, thriller, suspense and related subgenres (graphic novels, anyone?). This is mostly a fan event. The numbers are not yet in for this year, but attendance in 2010 topped 1,600.Although I know

Ready for the Big Screen?

2011-09-08T03:01:00.000-04:00

Screenwriter Wayne Beach, now in his 20th year as a working screenwriter, will lead two workshops in October from his home base in Phippsburg, Maine.Screenwriting: The Foundation is a five-day workshop for beginners that provides an intensive introduction to concept, story, structure, building characters, visual storytelling and the way the screenwriting business works. The workshop, limited to

The First SinC25 Blogging Challenge Roundup

2011-09-02T03:01:00.002-04:00

By Barbara Fister Jose Ignacio Escribano, who blogs from Spain at The Game’s Afoot, was the very first blogger to pick up the SinC 25th anniversary book blogging challenge, and has already posted twice. His posts are helping to remind me of several Spanish women whose work I keep meaning to read. Book Blogger’s Challenge (Spain) and Book Bloggers Challenge (Great Britain) Bernadette in Oz,

Summer Reading

2011-09-01T03:01:00.001-04:00

by Sandra Parshall Sometimes I look at my list of recently read books and realize many of them made little impression on me, but this summer’s list is filled with memorable novels. Karin Slaughter’s new book is always a highlight of summer, and I think this year’s Fallen is the best novel she’s ever written. I’ve been a happy reader since Karin brought Sara Linton and Will Trent together, and

Sisters in Crime Book Bloggers Challenge

2011-08-18T03:01:00.004-04:00

By Barbara Fister Avid readers are always on the lookout for ideas about what to read next. They also like to share what they’ve been reading. So, to satisfy both urges – and to celebrate SinC’s 25th anniversary – I threw down a reading challenge. I hope some of you will want to take it up and will post your own thoughts – on your own blogs or here at the SinC blog – about favorite mysteries by

A Reader Goes to ALA

2011-08-08T03:01:00.013-04:00

By Molly Weston Asking me to be part of Sisters in Crime's Summit Team and attend the American Library Association's Summer Conference in New Orleans was a lot like throwing Br'er Rabbit in the Briar Patch! Of course, I'd been to mystery conferences and booksellers' conferences, but never to a library conference. I had everything laid out for the trip a month before I was due to pack. The

Off to See the Lizard?

2011-08-05T03:01:00.001-04:00

By Kathie FelixThis summer, Vintage Books launched “Weekly Lizard,” a new mobile-enabled website for fans of mystery, crime, suspense and thriller fiction.The site, online at weeklylizard.com, offers news and feature articles written by authors, booksellers, journalists, bloggers and other experts in the mystery and thriller genre.The content includes author profiles in a section titled “In the

Use all of your Borders Bucks this weekend!

2011-07-29T03:01:00.002-04:00

By Kathie FelixThe remaining Borders bookstores will accept Borders Bucks for purchase discounts through Sunday, July 31, 2011, only.The Borders Bucks program has ended. Shoppers enrolled in the program cannot receive Borders Bucks credit during the chain’s liquidation.Borders gift cards will be redeemable throughout the liquidation process, which is scheduled to end in mid to late September at

Tax Tips for Writers, Part 2 of 2 Parts

2011-07-26T03:01:00.003-04:00

By J. J. MurphyThe conversation with certified public accountant Carol Topp continues:Q. Is it true that a writer (or anyone) who experiences a substantial increase in income in a single tax year can refile past taxes (up to five years back) to flatten the tax liability in the high-income year? Is that a worthwhile project? A. Sorry, but income averaging has not been allowed since 1987, except

Tax Tips for Writers, Part 1 of 2 Parts

2011-07-25T03:01:00.009-04:00

By J.J. MurphyDorothy Parker once said, “The two most beautiful words in the English language are ‘check enclosed.’” The witty Mrs. Parker also published a book called Death and Taxes. I’ll let you connect the dots.Then again, you may find that connecting those dots isn’t so easy. Let’s face it—we’re writers, not accountants. To that end, I took the opportunity to ask for a few tax tips from

25th Birthday Bash at Bouchercon

2011-07-22T03:01:00.000-04:00

Sisters in Crime celebrates its 25th birthday during Bouchercon with a breakfast party at the Roberts Mayfair, a Wyndham Hotel, on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, at 7:30 a.m.A full plated breakfast will be served. Guests are welcome.The cost is $25 for SinC members and $45 for nonmembers.The Roberts Mayfair is the located near the front door of the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel.The deadline for

You're Invited to Spoilerville

2011-07-19T03:01:00.005-04:00

By Jan BurkeAt last, a place where enthusiastic fans can talk about your books without spoiling the plots for those who haven't read them yet!Spoilerville [http://spoilerville.com] is a place where your readers can comment on your books after they've read them. Here, they don't need to worry about asking questions on blogs, websites, mailing lists and other places where they might raise the ire

Selling Your Own E-books: Dana Stabenow Reports

2011-07-15T03:01:00.011-04:00

Introduction by Dana Stabenow:Scott Gere has been my webmaster from my first website. Along the way, we’ve talked a lot about the publishing business, as I watched and mourned my backlist going slowly and inexorably out of print.Inevitably, e-books showed up in our brainstorming sessions - and last year he said, “Let’s just do it.”We had no idea if we would make any money. I was petrified that

Have You Given Up on New York?

2011-07-13T03:01:00.005-04:00

by Nancy MartinGetting published the old-fashioned way is hard. (A writing friend of mine used to counsel new writers by asking, "If you know it's going to take five or ten years to get published, would you keep trying?" She was right. It does take most writers between five and ten very difficult years to succeed.) Nowadays, many frustrated writers have given up pursuing the traditional

Death Investigation: It's Not Exactly What You See on TV, Part 2

2011-07-07T03:01:00.004-04:00

By Michelle Clark[Originally published in First Draft, the Guppies newsletter.]I teach a forensic science class at the University of Hartford and I instruct my students not to take what they see on television as reality. There are many aspects of analyzing death scenes that CSI doesn’t really cover, although it does try.The first is what I like to call "smellivision." The smell of

Death Investigation: It's Not Exactly What You See on TV, Part 1 of 2 Parts

2011-07-06T03:01:00.009-04:00

By Michelle Clark[Originally published in First Draft, the Guppies newsletter.]When I tell the other parents on the soccer field what I do for a living, they have several responses: “Wow, that must be really interesting,” or “That’s the coolest job ever” or the dreaded “What’s the grossest thing you’ve seen?”In reply, I try to explain that what is gross to them isn’t exactly gross to me, avoiding

Launching our Internet Chapter!

2011-07-05T03:01:00.003-04:00

By Nan HarringtonI’m so pleased to announce that, at long last, the Internet chapter of Sisters in Crime is back!We’ve “hung out our banner and opened our doors,” so to speak. Now we’re hoping that you’ll come in for a visit - and join us! The chapter can be found online at www.sinc-ic.org.And, in case you’re wondering just what an Internet chapter is - and why you’d want to join, here are a few

California Crime Writers: A Writing Craft Report

2011-07-01T03:01:00.022-04:00

By Jackie Houchin[Originally published at jackiehouchin.com]Although I don't actually write crime fiction (I read and review it), I took the Writing Craft workshops at the California Crime Writers Conference, all taught by an impressive lineup of top-notch writers."Grammar for Dummies, Part I," presented by author/copy editor June Casagrande, was a fact-filled session that tested our knowledge (

A Report from SinC's 2011 Publishing Summit

2011-06-27T03:01:00.009-04:00

By Barbara FisterWe’ve had some very busy days at the American Library Association convention in New Orleans, and they're not over yet. Your SinC Publishing Summit team has been meeting non-stop with people who can help us understand better how readers discover the books they love.After a series of annual summit reports that gathered insights from publishers, editors, agents, distributors,

SinC at ALA: Meet Our Authors & Librarians

2011-06-24T15:01:00.000-04:00

If you’re attending the American Library Association’s (ALA) annual conference in New Orleans this weekend, be sure to stop by booth #3259 in the Exhibit Hall to meet Sisters in Crime authors and librarians – and sign up to win an 8 GB iPod Touch.Here’s the schedule for the Sisters in Crime booth at ALA:Friday, June 24Opening Reception, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Frances Dean McNamaraJerri Lynn

San Bruno Public Library, Newport HS Library Win SinC Library Grants

2011-06-21T07:41:00.001-04:00

The San Bruno Public Library and the Newport High School Library are the most recent winners of the Sisters in Crime We Love Libraries! book-buying grant. Each library will receive a check for $1,000 for the purchase of books for its lending collection.The San Bruno Public Library, in San Bruno, California, is part of the Peninsula Library System, which includes eight public library branches and

Wives Behind the Badge: National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers

2011-06-17T03:01:00.002-04:00

Today – June 17, 2011 – is the first observance of a national day of prayer for law enforcement officers. From 9 a.m. until noon, people around the globe will be taking a moment to pause and hold these brave women and men in their thoughts and prayers in gratitude for the difficult work they do for their communities.The day of prayer was initiated by Facebook supporters of Wives Behind the Badge,

The 'Don Knotts Golden Donut Short Story Contest' Seeks Entries

2011-06-16T03:01:00.004-04:00

This week, the Writers' Police Academy (WPA) announced that the Don Knotts Golden Donut Short Story Contest is open for entries.The contest is seeking short stories of exactly 200 words (including the title) about the photograph published here and on the WPA website. The photo was taken by Sunday Kaminski, a Maryland-based photographer whose work has appeared in shows, exhibits and publications

SinC Extends Member Discount for Writers' Police Academy

2011-06-15T03:01:00.006-04:00

Sisters in Crime is extending the member discount for SinC members attending the Writers' Police Academy taking place Sept. 23 to 25, 2011, near Greensboro, North Carolina.The offer, originally scheduled to end on June 16, was extended due to its popularity. SinC members are now eligible for the deeply-discounted registration fee of $100 throughout the entire registration period of the conference

Watching the Detective: Bob Hamer

2011-06-14T03:01:00.001-04:00

By Jill AmadioIt’s rare to find an author who is actually the authentic fictional sleuth himself.Bob Hamer is one of those writers. He has lived the harrowing life of his protagonist, Matt Hogan, and experienced the riveting plots of his novels – right down to shooting the bad guys and being shot himself.As an FBI undercover agent for almost three decades, Hamer played the roles – sometimes for

'Creative Nonfiction' Seeks True Crime Stories

2011-06-08T15:01:00.007-04:00

Creative Nonfiction magazine is seeking new essays about true crime – detailed reports of premeditation, follow-through and aftermath – whether taken from police blotters or the news, passed down as small-town legend or family lore, or committed in cold blood.For the Spring 2012 issue (#45), the magazine's editors are looking for “true stories of petty theft, identity theft, embezzlement or

Amazon.com Names America’s Most Well-Read Cities

2011-06-07T03:01:00.002-04:00

Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, topped Amazon.com’s recent listing of the Top 20 Most Well-Read Cities in America.Cambridge residents ordered the most in book, magazine and newspaper sales, in print and Kindle formats, since Jan. 1, 2011 on a per capita basis for cities with more than 100,000 residents. Cambridge residents also

Inside inSinC

2011-06-02T03:01:00.006-04:00

This week, Sisters in Crime members received one of the organization’s leading member benefits -- the inSinC quarterly bulletin, a 20-page publication filled with practical information for Sisters in Crime members writing and reading crime fiction.inSinC, edited by Molly Weston, provides a treasure trove of feature articles, columns from industry experts and useful news for SinC member writers

Shaken: Stories for Japan

2011-06-01T03:01:00.009-04:00

By Jeri WestersonEarly in June, Amazon will feature a new Kindle book that may be the first major e-book charitable fundraiser.Prompted by the disaster in northern Japan, Shaken: Stories for Japan, is a collection of original, exclusive, Japan-themed short stories by some remarkable writers: Gar Anthony Haywood, Naomi Hirahara, Ken Kuhlken, Cara Black, Dianne Emley, Dale Furutani, Jeri Westerson,

Writers’ Police Academy: SinC will pay more than half your way

2011-05-31T15:01:00.001-04:00

Sisters in Crime members can attend the Writers’ Police Academy, to be held Sept. 23 to 25, 2011 near Greensboro, North Carolina, for a deeply-discounted registration fee of $100. SinC national will pay the balance of members’ $255 registration.Act quickly to take advantage of this offer, which is in effect until June 15, 2011.If you’re not a Sisters in Crime member, you can sign up for a SinC

Join Mystery Writers in Sending Books to the Troops

2011-05-26T08:11:00.008-04:00

By Mary Kennedy[Published previously at huffingtonpost.com]I'd never met Lt. Colonel Lisa Schieferstein, yet I found myself intrigued by her story. I knew Lisa was half a world away, doing a tough job in a gritty, remote location. As the garrison commander of the 389th "Renegades" division in Iraq, she was stationed at a desert outpost and had 90 soldiers under her command. The heat was appalling

SinC Into Great Writing: Mapping the New World of Publishing

2011-05-23T03:01:00.000-04:00

Sisters in Crime presents its annual “SinC Into Great Writing” seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select in St. Louis, Mo.This year, SinC Into Great Writing focuses on navigating the changing landscape of publishing. The official title of the workshop is “SinC Into Great Writing: Mapping the New World of Publishing (Or, How to Succeed in a Business That’s Really

Just One More Page

2011-05-18T23:41:00.006-04:00

By p. m. terrell[Originally published at http://workingstiffs.blogspot.com]The most terrifying moment you can experience is a threat from someone—or something—you cannot see. It’s the door knob rattling in the darkness of night. Breath on the back of your neck when there is no one there. It’s the raging storm that cuts off your communication, leaving you vulnerable to the shadowy figure that

First Novel, First Malice

2011-05-17T03:01:00.001-04:00

By Janice HamrickBefore I finished my first novel, I thought that publication was the golden end of a very long and sometimes meandering journey. Just over a year ago, when I received that magic call telling me that my novel would be published, I thought I’d reached the far country. I rejoiced, I celebrated, I did the happy dance (and, trust me, you don’t want to see the happy dance). However,

Braving the New World of E-book Pricing, Part 2 of 2 Parts

2011-05-11T03:01:00.002-04:00

By Lori L. LakeBransford’s final question in his essay was this:Are we headed to free for e-book prices or will we find a way to charge as much as people are willing to pay? Is he kidding? Of course the answer MUST BE the latter! This writing business may be creative/touchy-feely/artsy fartsy and all that, but at the end of the day, the bottom line always ends up being the bottom line. Can we

Braving the New World of E-book Pricing, Part 1 of 2 Parts

2011-05-10T01:18:00.006-04:00

By Lori L. LakeNathan Bransford recently wrote a timely and insightful piece called “99 Cent E-Books and the Tragedy of the Commons” in which he responds to the latest news about e-book pricing.In addition, Jeffrey Trachetenberg has an informative article called “Cheapest E-Books Upend the Charts: 99-Cent Titles From Unknown Authors Put New Pressure on Big Publishers”. The title says it all.Many

Readers & Mystery Reading at the Popular Culture Association

2011-05-05T03:01:00.003-04:00

By Barbara FisterAs I was saying, my panel at the Popular Culture Association Meeting in San Antonio focused on mystery readers.First up, Mary Bendel-Simso and LeRoy Panek of McDaniel College in Maryland talked about an amazing project that anyone interested in the history of the mystery will want to check out: the Westminster Detective Library. They are documenting 19th century detective fiction

Presenting 25 Years of Sisters in Crime to the Popular Culture Association

2011-05-03T03:01:00.009-04:00

By Barbara FisterI recently attended the national meeting of the Popular Culture Association in San Antonio, Texas where I gave a paper titled “Sisters in Crime at the Quarter Century: Advocacy, Community, and Change.”