We are 3600 members in 50 chapters world-wide, offering networking, advice and support to mystery authors. We are authors, readers, publishers, agents, booksellers and librarians bound by our affection for the mystery genre and our support of women who write mysteries. Sisters in Crime was founded by Sara Paretsky and a group of women at the 1986 Bouchercon in Baltimore. Our mission is to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. SinC Up with Great Crime Writing! www.sistersincrime.org