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Welcome writers and readers! We are the Sacramento, California chapter of Sisters in Crime, an international mystery writers organization dedicated to enhancing visibility and representation of diverse voices in the genre and across the marketplace.

March Meeting

COPS & WRITERS:

HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER

Have we got a Crime Panel for you--a former prison warden and two cops! If they can’t answer your questions, who can?

Please join New York Times Bestselling author Robin Burcell, and award winning writers James L’Etoile and Adam Plantinga for a wide ranging discussion of police procedurals, creating law enforcement characters, and how authors get the authentic details right—or really wrong. Gunpowder or cordite; revolver vs. semi-auto; clip vs. magazine; is it a gun, or piece, or service weapon…

Get the facts and enjoy a great discussion.

Upcoming Events

Crime Time at The Pleasant Pheasant

Sunday, March 26, 2023 2:00 PM • 1059 Court Street, Suite 109, Woodland, CA 95695
Meet The Author with Keenan Powell

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7:00 PM • Zoom
Building a Community of Practice for Writers with Karen Odden

Saturday, April 15, 2023 1:00 PM • Zoom
Capitol Crimes Writers Workshop with Yasmin Angoe

Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:00 PM • Mercy Center Auburn, 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn CA

Writers Retreat With Yasmin Angoe

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Developmental editor and bestselling author of HER NAME IS KNIGHT and THEY COME AT KNIGHT Yasmin Angoe will be visiting from South Carolina to spend three packed days with writers. This is your chance to go in-depth on your pages through group AND individual sessions with Yasmin, as well as spend uninterrupted time writing in a beautiful setting with fellow crime writers.

The Capitol Crimes Writing Retreat is limited to 15 attendees. Don't delay! Participants will receive individual critiques of up to 10 pages from Yasmin, an individual consultation with her about the work, five in-depth craft sessions, and time to write and share work with fellow attendees.

Lodging and meals are included at the beautiful Mercy Auburn Retreat Center. Learn more here.

Capitol Crimes Shops Local

Join Capitol Crimes every other month for our in-person gatherings at one of Sacramento's great, independent bookshops! We'll hear from the booksellers themselves, talk writing and crime, and hopefully buy some books. Afterwards, we usually grab drinks and a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant.

Go to our Events page to RSVP, and be sure to checkout our Local Booksellers page for a list of fabulous bookstores where you can find your next great read.

Capitol Crimes Shares Members' Good News

We want to get the word out about our fabulous members, and we need your help!

If you are a current Capitol Crimes member, hit us with your good news about:

Book release date and/or launch event
Author event
Writing award
Publication in a magazine or anthology
New contract w/agent and/or publisher

Learn more and submit your news here! (You must be logged in as a member to access the page. Want to become a member? Join here!)

Books by Capitol Crimes Members

Take a look at some amazing books by talented Capitol Crimes members. Learn more about a book by clicking on the cover!

And don't forget to check out Members Marketplace. Seven authors, with help from media expert Terry Shepherd put together videos promoting their latest books, which we showcased during Members Marketplace 2022.

Watch the videos and buy their books by going to our Members Marketplace page!

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Mission Statement

We are the Sacramento, California chapter of Sisters in Crime. We promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers.