Join or Renew - Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter

Sister in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter membership runs the calendar year, from Jan 1- December 31st.
Becoming a member of Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter is a two step process.

Step 1: Register and pay dues for membership with Sisters in Crime national at SistersinCrime.org. [Required]
Step 2: Register and pay dues separately for membership with the Desert Sleuths chapter. Complete the form below. [Required]

Membership Registration Form

Note: Asterisk indicates a required field.

Preferred Name (for Roster/Badge)*
Prefix First Middle Last Suffix
Please make sure the name you use here matches the name you entered on the Sisters in Crime national website.
Pen Name(s)
Preferred Pronouns
Your preferred pronouns for name tags and greetings
Company Name (if applying for Institutional Membership)
Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Primary Phone*
Email*
Website
Membership Status*
- New Member
- Renewing Member
For brand new members, how did you hear about us?
PROFESSIONAL members are writers pursuing a career in mystery writing, booksellers, publishers, librarians, editors or those who have a business interest in promoting the purposes of Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter, Inc.

INSTITUTIONAL members are organizations such as an educational institution, business, or other group related to crime fiction.

ASSOCIATE members are those who do not have a business interest in promoting the purposes of Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter, Inc. and includes, but is not limited to, fans and readers.
Membership Type:*
- Professional Member - $25
- Institutional Member - $50
- Associate Member - $10
Publishing Status
Check all that apply
- Published Author
- Unpublished Writer
- Online Writer
- Editor
- Screenwriter
- Publisher
- Agent/Publicist
- Reviewer/Critic
- Librarian
- Bookseller
Genres You Write (or Love). Select all that apply.
- Crime
- Cozy
- Traditional Mystery
- Thriller/Suspense
- Noir
- True Crime
- Science Fiction
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Historical
- Western
- Literary
- LGBTQ2+
- Other Not Listed such as Cross-Genre
Intended Audience
- General Audience
- Mature Adult
- Young Adult
- Middle Grade
- Early Readers or Picture Books
- Other Not Listed
List Additional Genre(s):
Titles of Books/Publications
Not a requirement for membership
Interested in being speaker/presenter?
- Yes
- No
Possible Speaking Topics
Please list up to three topics you could speak about as they relate to crime fiction, which may include your professional background.
All professional chapter members must also become current members of SinC National in order to be eligible for Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter benefits. Membership in both organizations is a requirement of our Official Charter. SinC National Benefits include conference events, webinars, write-ins, the inSinc triannual journal, regular SinC news emails, bookstore and library grants, discounts for crime fiction magazines and resources, and more. Details at www.sistersincrime.org.
What is/was your professional background?
(i.e., law enforcement, law, accounting, marketing/sales, PR, education, writing, etc.)
How can you get involved?
Our growing chapter relies on volunteers from among our talented members. To keep dues at a low rate, please let us know which area(s) you would like to help Desert Sleuths.
Communications
- Edit or proofread monthly newsletter
- Format monthly newsletter for distribution
- Update website as needed
- Write a recap of meetings/speakers for DS and SinC newsletters
- Write and submit news releases to media on DS activities
- Update & monitor DS Facebook page & accept followers
- Send/retweet Twitter posts from SinC members & accept follows
- Assign and oversee DS Blog page
- Write reviews & posts for DS Blog page
- Review suggestion box items & deliver to the appropriate committee
- Serve on Social Media Committee
Conferences
- Assist during conference sessions
- Assist with setup & breakdown tasks at in-person venues
- Serve on WriteNow! Committee
Membership
- Record & update new member information
- Send welcome & renewal reminders to members
- Greeter at in-person meetings
- Maintain DS member bios & links on website
- Oversee nametag distribution & collection at meetings
- Volunteer coordinator - track volunteer needs & requests
Merchandise
- Promote & handle sales of DS merchandise
- Suggest items to add to current selection
- Serve on Anthology Committee
Programs
- Help recruit/select speakers
- Write monthly newsletter articles
- Acquire speaker gifts and raffle prizes
- Sell raffle tickets for prizes at monthly meetings
- Assist with Mesa Book Festival
- Assist with Tucson Festival of Books
Tell us your specialty and how you’d like to be involved with Desert Sleuths!
Payment Method*
- By Mail
- Credit Card
For Credit Cards: We use Stripe to process credit cards. You do not need to have a Stripe account to use the service. For Checks: Make checks payable to Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter and send to 1821 S. Carriage Lane Chandler, AZ 85286. If you need an alternative payment method, please reach out to us at desertsleuths@gmail.com.
SinC National Membership Required

To be a member of the SinC Desert Sleuths Chapter, you are required to also join the National Sisters in Crime organization. Join or renew online (preferred).
For further information, see www.sistersincrime.org.
Please tell us your current status with Sisters in Crime National.*
- I have joined or renewed my membership in National SinC for the same year as this membership join/renew.
- I have not yet joined or renewed my membership in SinC National, but I am aware this is required to receive Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter Member benefits, and I will ensure I have current national membership in a timely manner. Failure to do so will result in revocation of my Desert Sleuths membership without refund.
Phone
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