Congratulations to our members and their books published in 2025!
The Sisters in Crime Greater St. Louis Chapter is dedicated to helping every writer achieve the dream of publication. It is a place for men and women to find camaraderie and encouragement. Our main goal is to create a welcoming, active, non-competitive atmosphere for writers, readers, and other lovers of the mystery genre.
A bad meal is a misdemeanor but going to bed hungry is the biggest crime of all.
The Perp Wore Pumpkin is still on the case, with a brand new volume II to raise funds to fight hunger.
Eleven magnanimous authors have joined forces to write humorous crime stories. Our authors have whipped up a Thanksgiving smorgasbord to tickle your funny bone and feed your need for crime gone sideways.
Thanks to the publisher’s “Misti Gives Back” program, 100% of the net proceeds of the sales of this title will raise money to feed those most in need. Many thanks to all the contributors who donated their stories to the cause–including our own Vicki Erwin, Fedora Amis, and Lisa Krystosek, with special thanks to editor and author Sandra Murphy.
The Perp’s recipes use the basic staples offered in local food banks. Visit Feeding America to learn more about food insecurity and how you can help.
🕵️♀️ SISTERS IN CRIME PRESENTS… A PICNIC WITH A TWIST!
A Whodunit‑Worthy Afternoon in Kirkwood Park
Greater St Louis Sisters in Crime Meeting
Thursday, May 28, 2026 — 11:30 a.m. In-Person Members and Guests
Across from the Campbell Shelter, Kirkwood Park
🔍 The Case File
An in‑person Sisters in Crime event has been spotted in the wild — and you’re invited to help crack the case of The Missing eel Salad
Bring as many guests as you dare… the more alibis, the better.
Please RSVP no later than May 25 but preferably ASAP with:
Number in your party
What you plan to bring
Email: Fedora@Fedoraamis.com
Check for food and number updates at: https://sistersincrimestl.org/
🗂️ Suspects & Sign‑Ups
Choose your culinary contribution and help us assemble a full spread of evidence:
Paper & plastic goods – Fedora (1)
Cooler of drinks – Gary (2)
Sandwiches –
Fried chicken –
Chips, veg, and dip –
Salad –
Side –
Dessert –
Number of people expected: _______
📚 Bring Your Books — The Plot Thickens
Pack a couple of copies of your books for display and sale.
We especially need copies of our September book‑club celebration titles:
How to Talk to Your Dog about Murder — Emily
Secrets, Lies, and Prying Eyes — Laine
Whisperer’s Curse — Warren
🗺️ Directions to the Scene
Kirkwood Park — 111 S. Geyer Road
From Geyer & Adams:
Head west on Adams → Left into the second park entrance → Immediate right → Up the hill → Park in lot on the right.
🕶️ Final Clue
Expect good talk, good times, and great food — with just a hint of mystery.
See y’all there!
Fedora
Check out our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SistersinCrimeStLouis
Congratulations to our officers for 2026
President – Robert Lay
Vice-President – Sarahlynn Lester
Secretary – Thomas and Marjory Drennan
Treasurer – Fedora Amis
Our spotlight interviews authors and mystery subgenres are now viewable on our You Tube Channel –Sisters in Crime Greater St. Louis Branch.
Don’t Miss our new blog series – Must Reads for Mystery Lovers: Eight Subgenres Defined and Illustrated. First is True Crime in honor of Jo’s brand new true crime book. You don’t want to miss our top ten authors and reading recommendations from crime writers who love the genre. See all eight subgenre blogs at http://stlsinc.blogspot.com/
Sisters and Misters at the Parkway Central Craft Fair 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025, Greater St. Louis Sisters in Crime sold books and made friends for the chapter.
Robert Lay and Geri Dreiling
Front Row: Peter Green, Eleanor Sullivan, Fedora Amis, Sarahlynn Lester, Lea Braff, Elaine Abramson
Second Row: Laura Schmidt, Gary Miller, Gloria Bratkowski, Laine Boyd, John Frain
Taking the picture – Warren Martin