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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.
Chapter Meetings
/ How to Join
Sisters in Crime / Chapter
Officers
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.
JUNE MEETING: Wednesday, June 18,
2008. We welcome as our speaker, Desert
Sleuths’ member, Merle McCann, the highly-regarded author of the award-winning Longjohners’ Mystery series for
young adults. She will share her
insights and experiences, providing “Five Tips for Successful
Self-Publishing.” Discover the
surprising benefits and pitfalls of self-publishing from someone who ignored
the warnings and made it work!
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 Sue Flaig for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND CONFERENCES:
Saguaro Romance Writers
June Meeting, Saturday, June 28,
2008, from 10 a.m. – 1:30 PM at El Parador
Tropical Restaurant, 2744 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson. The meeting features award-winning romance
novelist, Laurie Schnebly Campbell, who will teach how to prepare and present
eight-minute pitches of novels to editors and agents with confidence. Cost
for the meeting (including lunch): $15 (SRW members) $20 (guests.) For
reservations, email Suzanne Moore at suz72350@hotmail.com
WRITE NOW! 2008: BREAKING AND ENTERING: THE DOOR TO PUBLICATION, Desert
Sleuths’ annual all-day workshop, Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Stonecreek
Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Village Parkway, Paradise Valley, AZ. 8:00 AM
– 5:00 PM. Faculty: KEN KUHLKEN, “Crack the Code: Create a Publishable
Manuscript,” JENNIFER ASHLEY,
“Partners in Crime: Who You Need In Your Corner,” SIMON WOOD, “Storm the Gates:
Sell Your Manuscript,” LYNN
WIESE SNEYD, “Steal Top Billing: Plan Your Market & Market
Your Plan,” JERRY SIMMONS,
“The Big Payoff: New Trends and Opportunities.” Workshop Fee:
$60 (Includes Lunch, Coffee, Snacks, Door Prizes.)
Mail check or Money Order payable to SISTERS IN CRIME to: Jean Steffens,
Treasurer, Desert Sleuths Sisters in Crime, 12637 E. Laurel Drive,
Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Conference
flyer with registration form.
For more info, press here.
Support your chapter. Volunteer!!!
JOIN SISTERS IN CRIME
To join the national organization, 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.
To join the Desert Sleuths
Chapter, you must be a member in good standing with the national organization.
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
Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
2008 DESERT SLEUTHS CHAPTER OFFICERS
Roni Olson,
President
Susan Budavari, Vice
President
Sarah Parkin, Secretary
Jean Steffens,
Treasurer
Judy Starbuck, Program Chair
Sue Flaig,
Newsletter Editor
Susan Budavari, Websister
Sue Flaig,
Past President
Merle McCann, Publicity
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