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"I joined in December 2014 and immediately found friends. Since then we've all gone from aspiring writers to published authors and still talk almost every day!"
-Kellye Garrett, Award-winning author of the Detective by Day Mysteries
"Sisters in Crime is an absolute necessity for anyone stepping into the crime writing world, and a continuing joy as our careers unfold."
-Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author, five-time Agatha winner, and Sisters in Crime past president
"Without Sisters in Crime and the Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award, my soon-to-be debut novel might never have existed!"
-Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo
"Sisters in Crime is an example in leadership, transparent communication, and support for all members. I'm always happy to give back because I've gained so much."
-Alex Segura, acclaimed author of Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall, Blackout, and Miami Midnight
"Itâs such a supportive, welcoming community. No matter our background or experience level or what genre we write, we all have so much to learn from each other!"
-Layne Fargo, author of Temper and They Never Learn
"Sisters in Crime was the first organization I joined as an aspiring writer and the benefits to me have only continued to grow."
-Kristen Lepionka, Award-winning author of the Roxane Weary mystery series
Author Faye Snowden highlights three tips to being a better writer. The Sisters In Crime SINC-UP Playlist on YouTube has many more great pieces of advice!
