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 our organization.
Upcoming in 2021Saturday February 27 Meeting
11:00 a.m. business meeting 12:00 noon - Speakers Tammy Ayers and Mel Cabre The Legend of Bigfoot TAMMY AYERS and MEL CABRE, mother-and-daughter co-authors of the new book from Indiana University Press, “The Legend of Bigfoot,” will be with us in February to tell us about their research, their interest, the people who elevated Bigfoot to super-stardom, the history, science, the myths, and all things Sasquatch!
The Legend of Bigfoot: Leaving His Mark On the World available on Amazon TAMMY AYERS, who writes under the name T.S. Mart, specializes in true-to-life stories that showcase ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. She has background in social work and makes her home in a small Midwestern town, where she writes to inspire and entertain. Tammy owns and maintains the website cryptidworld.com, where she regularly post content about various cryptids, creatures, and fascinating creations. MEL CABRE is a digital creature designer and illustrator who is passionate about mentoring new artists and showcasing diverse talent. Constantly inspired by the uniqueness found in nature keeps Mel’s imagination alive. Tammy is based in Greenville, Ohio while Mel splits her time between Ohio and London, UK. Free download: A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptozoology if you Sign up for our newsletter at https://cryptidworld.com A Guide to Sky Monsters: Thunderbirds, the Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Other Flying Cryptids coming May 2021 from Red Lightning Books 
Do you love mysteries?
Have you ever thought of writing one? Want to get inside the heads of a few mystery writers? Join the Washington Carnegie Public Library and Speed City Sisters in Crime Authors for Demystifying Mystery Writing Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. An Online Event This is a FREE event, but you must register via eventbrite. Saturday March 27 Meeting
11:00 a.m. business meeting 12:00 noon - Speaker Author John Gilstrap Whose Story Are You Telling? Choosing the correct point of view is one of the key elements of dramatic storytelling. Bestselling author John Gilstrap has been praised by Publishers Weekly for “flawless characterization” in his books, and in this interactive session, he’ll walk you through the critical decisions that help you propel your story through the most dramatic set of eyes. There will be a writing exercise or two.
John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of Hellfire, Total Mayhem, Scorpion Strike, Final Target, Friendly Fire, Against All Enemies, End Game, High Treason, Damage Control, Threat Warning, Hostage Zero, No Mercy, Nathan’s Run, At All Costs, Even Steven, Scott Free, and Six Minutes to Freedom. His next book, Crimson Phoenix, is the first of a new series scheduled for release in February 2021.
In addition, John has written four screenplays for Hollywood, adapting the works of Nelson DeMille, Norman McLean and Thomas Harris; and he is contracted to write and co-produce the film adaptation of his book, Six Minutes to Freedom. John received an International Thriller Writers’ Award for Against All Enemies and is a two-time ITW Award finalist. He also won the ALA Alex Award for Nathan’s Run, which was optioned for film by Warner Bros. A long-time friend of the Speed City Sisters in Crime, John is a frequent presenter at literary events—from local libraries to The Smithsonian Institution, including Indiana events such as Midwest Writers Workshop and Magna Cum Murder. John is a renowned safety expert with extensive knowledge of explosives, hazardous materials, and fire behavior. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia and can be found online at JohnGilstrap.com. Saturday April 24 Meeting
11:00 a.m. business meeting 12:00 noon - Speaker Author Susan Crandall Adaptation: From Printed Page to Big Screen Susan will discuss how her highly acclaimed, multi-award winning novel, Whistling Past the Graveyard, captured the attention of SKR Productions and how she is working with them to develop her novel as a film.
Susan Crandall's first novel Back Roads was the winner of the Romance Writers of America award for best first book, and was followed by her string of best-selling love stories. Hailing from Noblesville, Indiana, the rapacious reader didn't envision a career as a novelist. It wasn't until she teamed up with her sister to compose four unpublished novels that Crandall was hooked, and the former dental hygienist learned she could brighten smiles with her writing rather than just a toothbrush. Her historical fiction gems, such as The Myth of Perpetual Summer and Whistling Past the Graveyard, are great reads for the beach or in front of a cozy fire.
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Become a member of Speed City Sisters in Crime
Membership benefits include:
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 Brenda Stewart and the setup of the Zoom meeting is coordinated by Russ Eberhart. Find out how to submit your work, critique and attend the zoom meetings on our Critique Group page. Recent EventsFurlong's Shattered Justice on NYTimes 10 Best Crime Novels of 2020 list
Susan Furlong's third novel in her Bone Gap Travellers mystery series, Shattered Justice, was recently named as a New York Times 10 Best Crime Novels of 2020. The book is set in the remote Tennessee town of Bone Gap, where you’ll find armed militia encampments pitched in the woods and male strippers doing the grind at local bars. The discovery of a body in a playground brings out Brynn Callahan, a sheriff’s deputy, and her dog, Wilco, both veterans of the wars in the Middle East.
Just Published
Member author Stephen Terrell has had an article "How to Add Novelist to Your Credentials" published in the American Bar Association's Experience Magazine -- Jan/Feb 2021 issue. He will have another article on the Business of Writing published this spring for the same publication. Excerpt: But how do you become a writer? You don’t need an agent. You don’t need to be paid. You don’t need to be published. You just need to write. Like so many skills, writing is developed by doing, preferably daily. A journal is a good way to develop the writing habit. Maybe it’s a gratitude journal, reflections on your day, coffee shop observations, or perhaps story ideas and character sketches. A personal blog is a convenient way to write for some. Whatever you choose, write regularly. 
Murder 20/20 Is here!
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