Sisters in Crime 30th Anniversary Celebration

Come join the Upstate SC Chapter of Sisters in Crime as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with two entertaining presentations by Award-winning mystery writer, Marcia Talley:

·        Comic Relief: Or, What’s So Funny About Murder?

In the real world, murder and crime aren’t normally regarded as humorous. Crime is a tragedy. Someone has been victimized—robbed, raped, maimed, murdered. Treating death with humor without being tasteless can be a fine line to walk, but the authors Marcia highlights in this talk do it marvelously well using witty dialogue, wacky characterizations, and/or wild and crazy plots with surprise endings. They make us laugh, even in the face of death.

Demystifying the Mystery: Tips on Writing Crime Fiction

From “where do you get your ideas?” to the final “The End”, a concise, illustrated discussion of the roles of plot, character and dialog in the modern mystery novel, with tips on point-of-view and planting clues for the aspiring mystery writer. A question and answer period follows. Includes bibliography and tip sheet handouts.

When:              Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM

Where:             The Easley Room

                         Captain Kimberly Hampton Library

                         304 Biltmore Road, Easley, SC 29640

What:               In addition to our Speaker Presentations, you will meet noted regional 

                         crime fiction writers and enjoy some birthday refreshments.

Co-Sponsor:    Pickens County Library System

Cost:               Free

About the Author

Marcia Talley is the author of FOOTPRINTS TO MURDER and fourteen previous novels featuring Maryland sleuth, Hannah Ives. A winner of the Malice Domestic grant and an Agatha Award nominee for Best First Novel, Ms. Talley won an Agatha and an Anthony Award for her short story "Too Many Cooks" and an Agatha Award for her short story "Driven to Distraction." She is the editor of two mystery collaborations, NAKED CAME THE PHOENIX and I’D KILL FOR THAT, set in a luxury health spa and an exclusive gated community respectively, and her short stories have been published in more than a dozen magazines and anthologies. She divides her time between Annapolis, Maryland and a quaint cottage in the Bahamas.

About Sisters in Crime

Founded in 1987, Sisters in Crime (www.sistersincrime.org)started with a clear vision: “Sisters in Crime is committed to helping women who write, review, buy, or sell crime fiction. Our ultimate goal is to become a service organization to address issues of concern to everyone involved in the mystery field.”

Our vision has morphed over the years, now serving as the voice for excellence and diversity in crime writing. Our ongoing monitoring project is a watchdog for equality among reviewers. Our list of member benefits includes 50 chapters, annual grant opportunities, discounts, and library support. Our membership numbers over 3600 and our community is unparalleled. At our core, while we learn from our past and look to our future, our mission remains focused: to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition, and professional development of women crime writers.

About The Upstate SC Chapter of Sisters in Crime                             

SinC’s Upstate SC Chapter meets the first Thursday of each month, January-November. Our meetings are open to the public. However, we encourage individuals who attend more than two meetings a year to join our national organization and regional chapter.

You must be a member of Sisters in Crime to join our regional chapter. National dues are $50 per year and Chapter dues are $15 per year.

Monthly Meetings

DATE:           First Thursday of every month

TIME:            6:15 p.m. informal dinner, 7 p.m. program starts 

WHERE:       The Runway Café, 21 Airport Rd, Greenville, SC

COST:           No charge for visitors other than cost of the individual's meal.

PROGRAM:  Guest speaker, either a regional mystery/suspense/thriller author, or an expert in law enforcement and allied fields, or publishing industry professionals. Other pages on our website list authors and subject experts who have visited with us at prior meetings.