An Organization for Readers, Writers, and Fans of Mystery
Welcome to Desert Sleuths, the Arizona Chapter of Sisters in Crime, a nationwide organization that exists to combat discrimination against women in the mystery field, to educate publishers and the general public as to the inequalities in the treatment of female authors, and to raise the level of awareness of their contribution to the field. Much has improved since the early days of the organization, but it’s a job that is never completely finished. Today there are nearly 50 chapters across the country and there are thousands of members, both female and male.
2012 Chapter Officers President – Deborah J Ledford Vice-President – Susan Budavari Secretary – Margaret Morse Treasurer – Cathy Rogers Member-at-Large & Membership: Merle McCann Member-at-Large & Special Events: Judith Starkston