Welcome to Speed City Sisters in Crime
Speed City Sisters in Crime is the Indiana chapter of the world-wide mystery/crime writers' association Sisters in Crime. The Speed City chapter was founded in 2005. Find out more about Speed City Sisters in Crime.
Monthly MeetingsSpeed City Sisters in Crime meets online via Zoom monthly on the fourth Saturday of each month from January to November. There is a critique group meeting at 10:00, followed by the regular business meeting at 11:00 and a guest speaker at 12:00.
Upcoming in 2022Chapter Guest Speaker January 22nd:
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12 Noon
Join online meeting at Eventbrite Andrew Stoner is an Indiana native living in the San Francisco area who writes on topics including true crime, politics, history, mass media and popular culture. His latest are "Wanted in Indiana: Infamous Hoosier Fugitives" from the History Press, and "Dear Abby, I'm Gay: Newspaper Advice Columnists and Homosexuality" from McFarland Publishing. |
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Other Upcoming Events
January 29th - Board Strategy Meeting
February 26th - Chapter Meeting + Cybercrime Panel
March 26th - Chapter Meeting + Speaker
April 23rd - Chapter Meeting
May TBD -- Chapter Meeting Change of date? the 28th conflicts with Memorial Day
June 25th - Chapter Meeting
July 23th - Chapter Meeting
August 27th - Chapter Meeting
September 8-11 - Bouchercon
September 24th - Chapter Meeting
October 22nd - Chapter Meeting
November TBD -- Chapter Meeting Change of date? the 26th conflicts with Thanksgiving
January 29th - Board Strategy Meeting
February 26th - Chapter Meeting + Cybercrime Panel
March 26th - Chapter Meeting + Speaker
April 23rd - Chapter Meeting
May TBD -- Chapter Meeting Change of date? the 28th conflicts with Memorial Day
June 25th - Chapter Meeting
July 23th - Chapter Meeting
August 27th - Chapter Meeting
September 8-11 - Bouchercon
September 24th - Chapter Meeting
October 22nd - Chapter Meeting
November TBD -- Chapter Meeting Change of date? the 26th conflicts with Thanksgiving
Past Chapter Events
Chapter Elections
Welcome our 2022 Board Members!
President: Janet Williams
Vice President: Carol Paddock
Secretary: Diana Catt
Treasurer: Brigitte Kephart
Program Director: Stephen Terrell
Membership Chair: Hawthorn Mineart
Media Chair: Elizabeth SanMiguel
President: Janet Williams
Vice President: Carol Paddock
Secretary: Diana Catt
Treasurer: Brigitte Kephart
Program Director: Stephen Terrell
Membership Chair: Hawthorn Mineart
Media Chair: Elizabeth SanMiguel
Saturday October 23
Meeting Speaker
Author Andrew Welsh-Huggins
The Art of Revision
Meeting Speaker
Author Andrew Welsh-Huggins
The Art of Revision
“Is There a Draft in Here?”
Columbus, Ohio-based mystery author Andrew Welsh-Huggins will join us in October to share a few of his thoughts on the art of revising mystery fiction in three … or maybe seven … or sometimes 11 — or more — easy steps.
Andrew Welsh-Huggins is the author of seven mysteries featuring Andy Hayes, a former Ohio State and Cleveland Browns quarterback turned private eye. Welsh-Huggins is also the editor of the Columbus Noir anthology, featuring 14 short crime stories set in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, his short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines including Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Mystery Weekly, and Mystery Tribune. He also has penned two nonfiction books — No Winners Here Tonight, the definitive history of the death penalty in Ohio; and Hatred at Home, about the prosecution of three Ohio terrorist friends.
His story, “The Mailman,” included in the 2020 anthology, Mickey Finn 21st Century Noir, Vol. 1, is an International Thriller Writers 2021 best short story nominee. His “Long Drive Home,” published in Tough magazine, was included in the “Other Distinguished Mystery Stories” category in The Best American Mystery Stories 2019; and his story, “The Murderous Type,” won the 2017 Al Blanchard prize for best New England short crime fiction.
By day, Welsh-Huggins is a reporter for the Associated Press.
Columbus, Ohio-based mystery author Andrew Welsh-Huggins will join us in October to share a few of his thoughts on the art of revising mystery fiction in three … or maybe seven … or sometimes 11 — or more — easy steps.
Andrew Welsh-Huggins is the author of seven mysteries featuring Andy Hayes, a former Ohio State and Cleveland Browns quarterback turned private eye. Welsh-Huggins is also the editor of the Columbus Noir anthology, featuring 14 short crime stories set in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, his short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines including Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Mystery Weekly, and Mystery Tribune. He also has penned two nonfiction books — No Winners Here Tonight, the definitive history of the death penalty in Ohio; and Hatred at Home, about the prosecution of three Ohio terrorist friends.
His story, “The Mailman,” included in the 2020 anthology, Mickey Finn 21st Century Noir, Vol. 1, is an International Thriller Writers 2021 best short story nominee. His “Long Drive Home,” published in Tough magazine, was included in the “Other Distinguished Mystery Stories” category in The Best American Mystery Stories 2019; and his story, “The Murderous Type,” won the 2017 Al Blanchard prize for best New England short crime fiction.
By day, Welsh-Huggins is a reporter for the Associated Press.
Become a member of Speed City Sisters in Crime
Membership benefits include:
- Free or reduced cost writing workshops from visiting guest authors
- Promotional opportunities at author fairs and book signings
- Publishing resources and education
- Monthly meetings
- Critique group support
- Opportunity to submit work to chapter anthologies and other creative projects
Speed City Critique Group
Members of Speed City Sisters in Crime can join our critique group that meets the fourth Saturday of the month before our regular monthly meeting and program. As with almost everything in our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic has moved the critique group to the virtual world. The group is led by Russ Eberhart, who also coordinates the Zoom meeting.
Find out how to submit your work, critique and attend the zoom meetings on our Critique Group page.
Members of Speed City Sisters in Crime can join our critique group that meets the fourth Saturday of the month before our regular monthly meeting and program. As with almost everything in our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic has moved the critique group to the virtual world. The group is led by Russ Eberhart, who also coordinates the Zoom meeting.
Find out how to submit your work, critique and attend the zoom meetings on our Critique Group page.
Speed City SinC Author Bios
Speed City Sisters in Crime members are talented writers and published authors and playwrights. Check out their author pages for information about their books, short stories, plays and other creative works.
See a list of published books by Speed City Sisters in Crime members
See a list of published books by Speed City Sisters in Crime members
Published August 15, 2021
Trick or Treats: Tales of All Hallow's Eve
Speed City Sisters in Crime's 8th Short Story Anthology
The eighth short story anthology from Speed City Sisters in Crime - Trick or Treats: Tales of All Hallow's Eve. Read more about our newest anthology.
Murder 20/20 - Our 7th Anthology
Read more about the anthology here!
Our Anthology Murder 20/20 launched in 2019!
The ebook and paperback are available for sale.
The ebook and paperback are available for sale.
Published June 2020.
Edited by MB Dabney, Lillie Evans, and Shari Held.
Edited by MB Dabney, Lillie Evans, and Shari Held.