Sheila Redling, writing as SG Redling, is the author of nine novels of pure mayhem, including the bestselling thrillers FLOWERTOWN and the Dani Britton series. She is the co-founder of Intensive Genre Workshops and was the recipient of the 2022 WVLA literary merit award. She has been a panelist and presenter at The WV Writers Summer Conference, Bouchercon, Left Coast Crime, and more. A graduate of Georgetown University, a former morning radio host, and a language geek, Sheila currently lives in Huntington, WV with a wide array of wildlife. 

Sheila is also the co-director of Intensive Genre Workshops (IGW) along with Tobi.

Workshops with Sheila

  • Pitch, Please! with Tobi Doyle and Sheila Redling. If you are pitching at GenreCon, this workshop is mandatory. We’ll walk you through exactly what to expect, help you polish your logline and elevator pitch, and demystify the whole process—so you can shake off the heebie-jeebies, calm those ants in your pants, and show up with only the usual amount of nerves. AND, we’re having another pitch workshop for those of you who want to practice later in the day. You’re welcome to attend if you’re not pitching but practice will focus on those who have scheduled pitch sessions.
  • Build a Romance Join Tobi and Sheila for a fun, hands-on session using Story Magic Cards to craft a romance that readers will fall head over heels for. You’ll learn how to create swoon-worthy characters, irresistible chemistry, and a plot that keeps hearts racing—and pages turning. Come ready to plot love at first write!
  • Pitch Practice: Get Ready to Wow ‘Em Nervous about tomorrow’s pitch? Let’s work out the kinks together. Join Sheila and Tobi for a hands-on session where you’ll fine-tune your logline, sharpen your elevator pitch, and walk through exactly how the pitching process works. We’ll workshop your pitch until it’s polished, powerful, and ready to impress.

Panel:

Genre Fiction: How to Meet Expectations Without Becoming Cliché
 Every genre has its rules—romance wants the swoon, thrillers want the chase, and mystery readers will riot if it’s not solved. This panel will chat about what not to do and how to meet the expectations of readers and editors without selling your soul—or your plot twists. Come for the tips, stay for the tea. With everyone!