A fellowship of writers, primarily in the mystery genre, who embrace the transformational power of the written word. We support one another through networking activities, professional development, and promotional partnerships.
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The Dangerous Pen Society was formed in 2024 by a group of mystery authors in Middle Tennessee who saw a need for more camaraderie and less competition between authors. We host events for professional development like marketing tips as well as fun ways to help each other succeed, like putting each other’s books on Goodreads lists and going to each other’s book launches. We also form friendships and partnerships by regularly getting together for dinner or lunch. Come join us!
Our Books
Upcoming Events
August 21-24, 2025
Embassy Suites
820 Crescent Center Drive
Franklin, TN 37067
Killer Nashville International Writer's Conference
Killer Nashville is the premier forum for all genres incorporating mystery, thriller, action, or suspense elements; learn, present, meet agents & editors, sign books, mingle with forensic experts, and network.
The Dangerous Pen Society will be hosting an author speed dating event at the conference, and various members will be keynote speakers, session teachers, and panelists.
July 26, 2025
Green Hills Library
3701 Benham Avenue
Nashville, TN from 2-4 pm
Publishing Round Table
Join us for a lively discussion of independent publishing with industry professionals. If time allows, we will also take a look at each other’s author pages with an eye toward effectiveness for email signups and book sales.
May 10, 2025
Plenty Book Shop
Cookeville, TN @ 6pm
Book Event
Carmen Amato and Jeffrey Hammerhead Phillips.
April 25, 2025
Parnassus Books
Nashville, TN @ 6:30 pm
Book Signing for Eight Pieces of Eight
Rick Glaze in conversation with Ashley Sargeant Hagan.
April 1, 2025
Parnassus Books
Nashville, TN @ 6:30 pm
Book Signing for Dagger of Lightning
Meredith R. Lyons in conversation with Alisha Klapheke.
“Go on doing with your pen what in other times was done with the sword.”
Thomas Jefferson