Upcoming Events

    • Tuesday, April 14, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Please join us on Tuesday, April 14th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. PT as Brianna Heath discusses her newest novel, Robbie McNeil’s Hit List, with our own, Myra Jolivet.


    Brianna Heath is a queer, neurodivergent writer whose books that can be broadly described as “be gay, do crime.Her debut mystery, Robbie McNeil’s Hit List, follows a contract killer on a hit gone wrong.

    In her non-writing life, she works as a program manager for autism research and teaches seminars on disability advocacy and inclusion. She is on the board of directors for a nonprofit queer library that promotes and preserves LGBTQIA+ books and history.

    Brianna lives in Northern California with Beau, her rescued border collie/gremlin, who, like her, has absolutely no chill.


    https://www.briannaheath.com

    https://www.instagram.com/briannahwrites/

    https://www.sourcebooks.com/robbie-mcneils-hit-list.html



    • Saturday, April 18, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Please join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT with Clay Stafford as he shares the keys to his entrepreneurial successes.


    Clay Stafford is an American bestselling and award-winning author, poet, screenwriter, and playwright; film and television producer, director, showrunner, actor; book, film, and stage reviewer as well as public speaker. He has sold nearly four million copies of his works in over sixteen languages. He is founder and CEO of the annual Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference and a contributor to Writer’s Digest magazine with his monthly online column, “Killer Writer.” In addition, Clay is the founder of Killer Nashville University, a creative learning platform for writers. For more information visit ClayStafford.com.


    Email: q@claystafford.com



    • Sunday, May 17, 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 8789 Auburn Folsom Rd, Suite C, Granite Bay, CA 95746
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    Please join host Mac Daly on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 p.m. for our Crime Time hour with local crime writers as we discuss the trials, tribulations, and joys of the writing process. And a $25 gift card to Old Haunts bookshop will be given away to one lucky attendee!

    Whether you’re a seasoned pro or struggling through your first draft, it’s a great chance to network with fellow writers and maybe get a few questions answered. Enjoy the company of others who can’t resist the lure of (fictional) crime!

    Old Haunts Bookshop has graciously offered to host our meeting, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy browsing their shelves. We will also be continuing the conversation at one of the wonderful nearby eateries if you'd like to join us!

    Space is limited so please register if you plan on attending.


    Old Haunts Bookshop

    8789 Auburn Folsom Rd.

    Suite #C

    Granite Bay, CA 95746


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Email us at capitolcrimes@gmail.com



Mission Statement

Capitol Crimes is the Sacramento, California chapter of the international writers organization, Sisters in Crime. We promote the ongoing advancement, recognition, and professional development of all writers of the crime genre.

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