Sisters in Crime

Desert Sleuths Chapter

Phoenix, Arizona
An organization for readers, writers and fans of mystery

 

Sisters in Crime is a nationwide organization that exists to combat discrimination against women in the mystery field, to educate publishers and the general public as to the inequalities in the treatment of female authors, and to raise the level of awareness of their contribution to the field. Much has improved since the early days of the organization, but it's a job that is never completely finished. Today there are nearly 50 chapters across the country and there are thousands of members, both female and male.

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DESERT SLEUTHS CHAPTER MEETINGS

      The Desert Sleuths Chapter of Sisters in Crime meets at 6:30 P.M., the third Wednesday of the month, at Café Carumba, located at 7303 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
 

Meeting Agenda
6:30-7:00 P.M.--business meeting  
7:00 P.M.--speaker or programs 

The public is welcome to attend any Desert Sleuths Chapter program. 

 

NOVEMBER MEETING: Wednesday, November 18, 2009. We are pleased to welcome Patrick Millikin, Phoenix Noir editor, as our guest speaker. A starred review in Publishers Weekly states that Phoenix Noir—the latest in Akashic Books' series of crime anthologies, each set in a different city or region—is a “must read” for noir fans. Contributing authors include Diana Gabaldon, Jon Talton, James Sallis, Stella Pope-Duarte, Charles Kelly, Robert Anglen, and Laura Tohe. One or more authors will accompany Patrick, also a contributor, to the meeting. When Patrick started selling books at the Poisoned Pen 14 years ago, he admits he was a bit of a literary snob, but discovering crime fiction, especially early hardboiled authors like Chandler, Hammett and Cain, proved a life-changing experience. Patrick also says he loves the increasingly lost art of hand-selling books and trading recommendations with customers. The public is welcome to attend this informative presentation.

 

OTHER CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

S.O.S.(Support Our Sisters) is the Desert Sleuths Chapter's writing group . Any members who want to join the group are welcome to participate.  The group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 P.M.  Please contact Susan Budavari  or Roni Olson for details.

HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY – Desert Sleuths has published a holiday anthology of 17 mystery/suspense short stories written by members: “HOW NOT TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS.” The stories are set during the December Holidays (including New Year’s Day.) PRAISE: “Stuff your stocking with this string of holiday sparkles, ranging from the chilling to the decidedly wacky,” Rhys Bowen, author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness Mysteries. Order now.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND CONFERENCES:

SAGUARO RWA, NOVEMBER MEETING, Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at El Parador Tropical Restaurant, 2744 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ. The group welcomes Kristin Nelson of the Nelson Literary Agency, LLC, who will speak on how to prepare a perfect pitch. In the afternoon, Kristin will hear pitches in front of the group and offer feedback and advice. Pitching (by prearrangement only) is restricted to SRW members, but everyone is welcome to come, work, and learn! The Nelson Literary Agency was established in 2002. Since then, Kristin has sold over 100 books to major publishers. For more information, visit: www.nelsonagency.com and Kristin’s popular blog http://pubrants.blogspot.com. For reservations, please email membership@tucsonrwa.org by 10 a.m., Wednesday prior to the meeting. Cost: $20 SRW members and $25 for non-members. Includes lunch.

 

Support your chapter.  Volunteer!!!
 

JOIN SISTERS IN CRIME

To join the Desert Sleuths Chapter, send your name, address and check for $20, payable to Sisters in Crime/Desert Sleuths to: 

          Desert Sleuths 
          11259 E. Via Linda #100 
          PMB #163       
          Scottsdale, AZ 85259

For further information, please email us at DesertSleuths@gmail.com

To join the Desert Sleuths chapter, you must also join the National Sisters in Crime organization. To join, send your name, address and a check for $40 payable to Sisters in Crime to: 

        SINC Membership 
        P. O. Box 442124 
        Lawrence, KS 66044
-8933 

For further information, see the National Sisters in Crime website or e-mail them at sistersincrime@juno.com

     

2009 DESERT SLEUTHS CHAPTER OFFICERS

Roni Olson,  President 
Susan Budavari, Vice President 
Sue Flaig,  Secretary 
Jean Steffens, Treasurer   
Judy Starbuck, Program Chair
Sue Flaig, Newsletter Editor 
Susan Budavari, Webmaster

Sue Flaig, Past President

Mary Burt, Publicity

Chantelle Osman, Membership

Merle McCann, WRITE NOW! 2009

 


 
 

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