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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:
Jean Steffens, Treasurer
Sisters in
Crime/Desert Sleuths
12637
East Laurel Lane
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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