A writing workshop with games and prizes! Come hear Frank Anthony Polito, author of the LGBTQ+ mystery series "Domestic Partners in Crime," talk about the craft of writing a compelling and chilling mystery. As you learn, you'll check off key phrases on a bingo card and enter to win free cute and spooky prizes. Just in time for Halloween!

Domestic Partners in Crime Mysteries...

Real-life domestic partners and stars and producers of the new hit reality home renovation show Domestic Partners, bestselling mystery author Peter “PJ” Penwell and actor JP Broadway are enjoying work and life in their sleepy Detroit suburb of Pleasant Woods—until a suspicious death makes an unscripted appearance . . .

An award-winning author and playwright, and screenwriter, Frank holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon and a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State. Published novels include BAND FAGS! (2008 "Best Fiction" - InsightOut Book Club), DRAMA QUEERS! (2009 Lambda Literary Award), LOST IN THE '90s, THE SPIRIT OF DETROIT, and the "Domestic Partners in Crime" cozy mystery series including RENOVATED TO DEATH, REHEARSED TO DEATH, HAUNTED TO DEATH, and DRAGGED TO DEATH.

Frank's plays ANOTHER DAY ON WILLOW ST and BFs! (based on his novel BAND FAGS!) have been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Omaha, and Annapolis. His other writing has been featured in Instinct magazine and online at The Advocate.com. He has also been a regular contributor to the popular New York City lifestyle blog Kenneth in the 212.

Frank grew up in the Detroit suburb of Hazel Park and currently resides in Pleasant Ridge with his partner, Craig Bentley, and their two dogs, Clyde and Jack.