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EVENTS & MEETUPS

See below for a list of events and happenings – and check back often for updates. All business meetings are open to the public.

*Meetings and workshops are free unless otherwise indicated in their description. Please note that those meetings that do require paid tickets will have a closing date before the day of the event.​

Want to become a member of Sisters in Crime? Contact us for information or see our Membership page.

UPCOMING EVENTS 2026

  • PGH SinC's Annual Writers Retreat
    PGH SinC's Annual Writers Retreat
    PGH SinC's Annual Writers Retreat
    Fri, Oct 23
    Mountain Ridge Retreat
    Join us on our annual writers retreat, October 23-25, 2026 at the Mountain Ridge Retreat.
  • Annual Holiday Party 2026
    Annual Holiday Party 2026
    Annual Holiday Party 2026
    Sat, Dec 05
    Bravo! Italian Kitchen at the Waterfront
    PGH SinC's Annual Holiday Party will be held in Bravo! Italian Kitchen at the Waterfront in Homestead. Kindly RSVP to let us know if you'd like to join us.

Past Events 2025

  • How to Write Dialogue by Mary Sutton
    How to Write Dialogue by Mary Sutton
    Sat, Sep 19
    Zoom
    Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom
    Mary Sutton presents the rules and regs of writing dialogue.
  • Noir at the Bar
    Noir at the Bar
    Sat, Aug 08
    The Yard at Galleria of Mt. Lebanon
    Aug 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    The Yard at Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, 1500 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, USA
    Get ready to read! Mystery and suspense readings by chapter members at The Yard in the Galleria Mall in Mt. Lebanon
  • Making Word Work for You
    Making Word Work for You
    Sat, Jul 11
    Via ZOOM
    Jul 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Via ZOOM
    With our coming anthology, Mary Sutton offers a session on how to handle Microsoft Word.
  • Kit Frick Presentation
    Kit Frick Presentation
    Sat, Jun 06
    Northland Public Library + Zoom
    Jun 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Northland Public Library + Zoom, 300 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, USA
    Drawing from her own experience, Pittsburgh author and editor, Kit Frick, talks about what authors can do to expand their careers and knowledge.
  • Marketing Collaborative - Events and sell sheets
    Marketing Collaborative - Events and sell sheets
    Wed, May 06
    Zoom
    May 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom
    We have at least two events to discuss where we can sell books. Also, we'll review how to make a sell sheet and how it can be used.
  • Revise by Addition and Subtraction with Annette Dashofy
    Revise by Addition and Subtraction with Annette Dashofy
    Sat, May 02
    Zoom
    May 02, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join PGH SinC's Annette Dashofy online to learn how to revise your WIP.
  • Marketing Podcast with Maria Simbra
    Marketing Podcast with Maria Simbra
    Sat, Apr 11
    Oakmont Library + Zoom
    Apr 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Oakmont Library + Zoom, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont, PA 15139, USA
    Join Maria Simbra to learn about marketing with podcasts.
  • Mystery Short Story Panel
    Mystery Short Story Panel
    Sat, Mar 07
    Oakmont Library + Zoom
    Mar 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Oakmont Library + Zoom, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont, PA 15139, USA
    Join Peter Hayes, Mary Sutton, Susan Thibadeau and Annette Dashofy in their discussion of creating mystery short stories
  • Marketing Collaborative
    Marketing Collaborative
    Wed, Feb 18
    Zoom
    Feb 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom
    This meeting will discuss book sale opportunities for the year 2026 and how we can work together as a group.
  • Webinar with Author Bruce Robert Coffin
    Webinar with Author Bruce Robert Coffin
    Sat, Feb 07
    Zoom Webinar
    Feb 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Zoom Webinar
    Join award winning author Bruce Robert Coffin to learn how to get police interviews and interrogations right in your novels.
  • Membership Meeting
    Membership Meeting
    Sat, Jan 10
    Zoom Meeting
    Jan 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Zoom Meeting
    Our slate of officers for 2026 will be voted on during this membership meeting.
  • Annual SinC Holiday Party
    Annual SinC Holiday Party
    Sat, Dec 13
    Bravo! Italian Kitchen, McKnight Rd
    Dec 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Bravo! Italian Kitchen, McKnight Rd, 4976 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, USA
    Our Holiday Party will be held at the McKnight Rd. Bravo! Italian Kitchen. Kindly RSVP to let us know if you'd like to join us.
  • Financial Crimes - How They Work
    Financial Crimes - How They Work
    Sat, Nov 08
    Oakmont Library + Virtual Meeting
    Nov 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Oakmont Library + Virtual Meeting, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont, PA 15139, USA
    Learn how financial crimes cross into other crimes. Taught by Paula Minydzak
  • PGH SinC's Annual Writers Retreat 2025
    PGH SinC's Annual Writers Retreat 2025
    Sold out! (Add your name to the wait list)
    Fri, Oct 17
    Mountain Ridge Retreat
    Oct 17, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT – Oct 19, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT
    Mountain Ridge Retreat, Dividing Ridge Rd, Allegheny Township, PA, USA
    Join us on our annual writers retreat, October 17th-19th, at the Mountain Ridge Retreat. Note: We have reached capacity for this event, but you’re welcome to add your name to the wait list. (Details in the 'About the Event' section.)
  • Handwriting Analysis with Michelle Dresbold
    Handwriting Analysis with Michelle Dresbold
    Sat, Sep 13
    Oakmont Library
    Sep 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Oakmont Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont, PA 15139, USA
    Join us at the Oakmont Library for Handwriting analysis with Michelle Dresbold
  • 5 Ways to Successfully Pants Your Novel/Story
    5 Ways to Successfully Pants Your Novel/Story
    Sat, Aug 09
    Oakmont Library + Virtual Meeting
    Aug 09, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Oakmont Library + Virtual Meeting, 700 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont, PA 15139, USA
    This workshop will help you to harness your pantsing power so you can pants your way to the finish line - Taught by Mallika Narayanan
  • Field trip to Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
    Field trip to Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
    Fri, Jul 11
    Pittsburgh
    Jul 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Pittsburgh, 414 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA
    Join us for a meeting with Judge Eddie Borkowski followed by a Courthouse Tour.
  • Noir under the Bar Reading Salon
    Noir under the Bar Reading Salon
    Sat, Jun 14
    City of Asylum's Word Cellar
    Jun 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
    City of Asylum's Word Cellar, 40 W North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
    A live reading by members at PGH SinC's annual reading salon.
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