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Who We Are

At Sisters in Crime New England, we are—first and always—passionate about great crime fiction. As one of the largest chapters of Sisters in Crime International, we've built a thriving community where NYT bestselling authors, multiple award-winners, emerging voices, and devoted readers come together to celebrate mysteries, thrillers, and suspense in all their forms.

We embrace every publishing journey—whether you're traditionally published, hybrid, indie, or an industry professional. Our ranks include authors who've topped bestseller lists, won prestigious awards, and broken new ground in the genre, alongside writers just beginning their craft and readers who love a great whodunit.

For over three decades, we've been at the heart of New England's crime fiction community, co-hosting the renowned Crime Bake Conference in partnership with Mystery Writers of America. This flagship event has honored some of the biggest names in crime fiction and continues to bring together the best minds in the industry for education, networking, and celebration of the craft. 


Membership Benefits

For Authors

Whether you're querying your first manuscript, building your indie empire, or navigating a traditional publishing contract, SINCNE offers the support you need. Members gain access to professional education, career development resources, mentoring from seasoned authors, promotional opportunities, and an active community forum.

Exclusive benefits include invitations to workshops, webinars, and courses, plus ongoing small-group sessions focused on craft, short story writing, and marketing strategies across all publishing models. Unpublished mystery authors are encouraged to join monthly craft chats that build skills, confidence, and consistency.

Join as an Author

For Readers

Connect with your favorite New England mystery authors while discovering exciting new voices. Membership provides insider access to mystery events throughout the region, meet-and-greets with authors, and the opportunity to participate in our multicultural mystery book club.

Join as a Reader

Who Should Join

SINCNE welcomes writers at every career stage—from aspiring authors honing their craft to multi-published veterans—as well as industry professionals, students, and dedicated readers. If you love crime fiction and want to be part of a supportive, inclusive community that's shaping the future of the genre, you belong here.

Join Sisters in Crime New England