Welcome to Michigan Sisters in Crime

We are one of 51 chapters world-wide, offering networking, advice and support to mystery authors. We are authors, readers, booksellers and librarians bound by our affection for the mystery genre and our support of women who write mysteries.
Our chapter welcomes both “sister” and “mister” readers/writers of mystery, suspense, true crime, thrillers, as well as other genres.

2019 UPCOMING EVENTS – MORE TO COME!

Saturday, May 18, 2019:  Rewrite the Writing Rules with with L.A. (Laurie) Chandler’s Keep Creativity Alive interactive workshop! You’ll learn to unlock your own unique creativity and unleash new energy into your writing. You’ll also unlearn preconceived notions and slash the roadblocks standing between you and the writer you want to be.
Laurie will focus on the the craft and business of writing and provide lots of encouragement in this participative workshop. And she’s bringing door prizes!
L.A. Chandlar is the national best selling author of the ART DECO MYSTERY SERIES. She’s been nominated for the Agatha Award and is a motivational speaker on many topics, includinng the psychology of creativity.

Go to blog tab for an interview with Laurie.

Click link below for more info and to register

http://bit.ly/2PB8ZHf

 

June, 2019: Email to members interested in attending the first monthly critique group meeting. Meetings will begin at noon Saturday mornings and last 2 hours. Location will be at a Troy area restaurant with easy access to an expressway. Come once or join the group as frequently as you wish.

 

 

 

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR PREVIOUS EVENTS BELOW

 

Write-In in Detroit Institute of Arts’ beautiful and inspiring Kresge Court

Sylvia Hubbard presenting 5 Ways to Rock Social Media Without Losing Your Mind

Michigan Sisters (and Misters) in Crime tour the Wayne County Jail

Amazing afternoon session with Karen Dionne, author of "The Marsh King's Daughter."

Other Michigan Writers Events

Rochester

Saturday, March 30, 2019 Rochester Writers Spring Conference http://www.rochesterwriters.com/

Lansing

Saturday, April 6, 2019 A Rally of Writers. Michigan Sisters in Crime member, Sarah Zettel, will present a session titled Oh, Oh, Oh, It’s Magic! ● The nuts and bolts—or wands and spellbooks—of creating magical worlds that will astonish and delight readers. Attend and say “Hi” to Sarah! Info on other presenters can be found  at http://www.arallyofwriters.com/

Grand Rapids

Saturday April 13, 2019 KDL Writers Conference: Crafting Edition https://www.kdl.org/events/writers-conference

Livonia

Saturday, May 4, 2019 Michigan Writing Workshop https://michiganwritingworkshop.com/

Shelby Township

Saturday, May 11, 2019 Blackrock Island Suspense Thriller: Book signing by author J Lee Burke. 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Barnes and Noble, 14165 Hall Rd.

Lori Rader Day – Other Appearances:

Mackinaw City, Wednesday, April 3, 7:0o PM, Mackinaw Area Public Library. Free and open to the public

Traverse City, Thursday, April 4, 6:00 PM, Traverse City Public Library. Free and Open to the public. https://www.tadl.org/event/author-event-lori-rader-day/

Gaylord, Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 PM, Otsego County Library.

Newaygo, Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM, Newaygo Area District Library.