ABOUT SISTERS IN CRIME

We are the Mary Roberts Rinehart Chapter of Sisters in Crime based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Sisters in Crime is an international organization of writers, readers, booksellers, librarians, agents, editors, reviewers, and teachers interested in promoting the work of women mystery writers. The mission of Sisters in Crime is to "combat discrimination against women in the mystery field, educate publishers and the general public as to inequities in the treatment of female authors, raise awareness of their contributions to the field, and promote the professional advancement of women who write mysteries."

We are all friendly, fun, and fascinating, but not all of us are female. Misters are welcome, too!

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Member benefits include:

• Monthly meetings and writing discussion
• Networking with other readers and writers
• Sharing information and encouragement
• Participating in an active Yahoo online community
• Supporting fellow members at book signings and other events

Annual dues are $20. Chapter members are also required to belong to our parent organization, Sisters in Crime. National dues are $40/year, payable directly to them. Visit www.sistersincrime.org for more information.

If you are interested in joining the Mary Roberts Rinehart Chapter, email Martha Reed, chapter President, at reedme36@verizon.net.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

All meetings are free and open to the public.

JULY

We do not have a regular first Monday meeting scheduled for July 2008. Chapter business will be conducted at the Annual Summer Picnic. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. Email Martha Reed or check the Yahoo listserv for details.

AUGUST

Date: Monday, August 4, 2008
Time: 7-9 PM
Location: Mystery Lovers Bookshop, Oakmont, PA

Special Guest Speaker: Annette Dashofy will share marketing
strategies with "Creating Buzz, Developing a Big Idea". Creating a
marketing campaign is a key component in every writer's success
story. Don't miss this opportunity to polish your skills!

ABOUT MYSTERY LOVERS BOOKSHOP

Mystery Lovers Bookshop was established in 1990 and has become the third largest independent bookstore in the U.S. The owners, Mary Alice Gorman and Richard Goldman, were awarded Bookseller of the Year Award in 1995 and were recognized by Pittsburgh Magazine with an Excellence in Arts Award in the category of Spoken Arts in 1996. In 1999 and 2003, the owners received a nomination for the prestigious Bookseller of the Year Award from Publisher's Weekly Magazine. Pittsburgh Magazine also named Mystery Lovers Bookshop #26 in the list of 101 Things We Love About Pittsburgh. Visit www.mysterylovers.com for more information.