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Sisters in Crime Central Virginia is a nonprofit organization supporting writers and readers of crime fiction. We are based in the Richmond, Virginia area but welcome all SinC members wherever they are.
As a chapter of Sisters in Crime national, we abide by the core values of
ADVOCACY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, and COMMUNITY.
Crime in the Old Dominion
Chapter Anthology
Editors Josh Pachter and K.L. Murphy
Overflowing with history and charm, Virginia may be for lovers but in this collection of stories, it’s home to mayhem, mishap, and murder.
From the city streets to small towns to the coast and everywhere in between, these short mysteries will take you on a criminally fun tour of the Old Dominion.Contributors, all from the Central Virginia Chapter of Sisters in Crime, are Kathryn Prater Bomey, Mary Dutta, May G. Kennedy, Kristin Kisska, Maggie King, Cindy Martin, Adam Meyer, K.L. Murphy, Josh Pachter, Leah St. James, Heather Weidner, and Carol Willis.
Upcoming Events
What is a Thriller?
Presented by Carol Willis, MD
Saturday, February 8 at Noon EST via Zoom!
Open to all SinC members, but please register in advance:
https://sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/X-azGM79TheYNieymCgMaQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Explore the world of thrillers in this engaging discussion about one of the most exhilarating literary genres. Drawing from her personal journey as a former pathologist turned full-time writer, SinC member Carol Willis delves into the craft of creating psychological thrillers—stories that captivate with suspense, plot twists, and a pervasive sense of dread. Learn what defines a thriller, the emotions they evoke, and how they stand apart from mysteries and horror. Discover the unique characteristics of psychological thrillers, including mind games, unreliable narrators, and intimate settings that tap into our deepest fears. Whether you’re a reader or writer, this presentation will leave you eager to turn the next page.
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