In Memoriam – Hard Rain Launch – packed house

We had a large turnout at our February meeting to celebrate the life of Sisters in Crime member and former treasurer Waverly Fitzgerald and the publication of her book, HARD RAIN. Curt Colbert and Waverly’s daughter, Shaw Elizaveta, read from parallel novels Curt and Waverly wrote, set in 1999 – Waverly’s Hard Rain and Curt’s All Along the Watchtower. … Read more

Panel: How to Prepare Your Manuscript for Publication

Thursday, April 9th, 7:00pm — now on Zoom See our April newsletter or send us an email for Zoom access details. Join us on Zoom for our panel of publishing experts. Bring your questions! Claire Allen will offer tips on how to choose an editor, proofreader, or book designer. Beth Jusino will discuss pitching your manuscript … Read more

February 2020 Member News

Jeffrey D. Briggs gave two talks at the Seattle Boat Show on his love of boats and writing about the Pacific Northwest (and boats!) in his Seattle Waterfront mysteries. The first in the series OUT OF THE COLD DARK SEA came out in 2019. The second will be forthcoming this year. Leslie Budewitz will be talking about … Read more

Chapter News – 2019 Annual Report

Puget Sound Sisters in Crime Annual Report 2019 Presented January 2020   Finances The balance forward from December 31, 2018 was $458.01 Our bank balance on January 8, 2020 was $1,392. There is one outstanding expense from 2019 (not yet billed): approx. $400 for the redesign of the website. Approx. year-end balance forward (includes some 2020 dues): $1,000.   Membership Membership increased from 40 full members in mid-January … Read more