This blog will focus on the events and activities of the Upstate Chapter of Sisters in Crime, while more information about the National Chapter is available at www.sistersincrime.org
We begin our posts with an exciting announcement regarding an important event for the national organization of Sisters in Crime:
Local Mystery Authors & Hampton Memorial Library
Invite Readers To A ‘Sisters in Crime’ Celebration
Do you enjoy reading mysteries, thrillers or suspense novels? Want to know how authors dream up plots, create characters or tackle research chores? Have you toyed with the idea of writing your own novel? Are you curious about ebooks and new publishing options?
On Sunday, October 16, a panel of area mystery, thriller and suspense authors will answer these questions and more as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sisters in Crime (SinC), an international organization that champions women authors. The event is free and open to the public. It will start at
The program will include two panel discussions: the first on Mystery/Thriller/Suspense, the second on Publishing Trends. Panelists, all published members of Sisters in Crime, include
The 25th Anniversary event also will include drawings for free autographed copies of the trade paperback books published by the panelists.
Refreshments will be served by the Sisters in Crime regional chapter between the two panel discussions. SinC members also will offer handouts describing how SinC membership benefits authors and readers. During the break, books penned by the panelists will be offered for sale and authors will sign their books.
Ten percent of all sales will be donated to the Pickens County Library System to fund purchases of additional works by SinC authors. The Library System carries a variety of books by both regional and national SinC authors, such as Tess Gerritsen, Sara Paretsky, Nancy Pickard,
The mission of Sisters in Crime is to promote the professional development and advancement of women crime writers to achieve equality in the industry. Founded in 1986, the organization has more than 3,000 members—authors, readers, publishers, agents, booksellers, librarians, and others who love mysteries.
The regional chapter, one of 38 worldwide, meets the first Thursday of each month at The Runway Café in Greenville, S.C. Guest speakers include law enforcement officials and specialists in various forensic fields as well as regional mystery authors.
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Happy 25th!
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