JOIN US
Sisters in Crime is for authors, booksellers, librarians, and readers who love crime novels in all their forms: traditional mysteries, thrillers, cozies, psychological suspense, and more.
To join a Sisters in Crime chapter, you must also be a member of Sisters in Crime national. And starting this year, you can join both national and our chapter in one place!
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National dues are $60 for professional memberships or $50 for an active membership.
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Heart of Texas/Austin chapter dues are an additional $25
Join after October 1 and get the rest of 2026 free!
Join now and your membership in both national and Heart of Texas will be good through 2027. Click below to join or renew Sisters in Crime national and our chapter in one place!
BENEFITS
Our members include women and men from across the country — and, of course, Central Texas. Our annual membership fee of $25.00 buys you the following benefits:
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Monthly programs featuring incredible guests: detectives, forensic experts, marketing gurus, etc.
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Community and networking with other crime writers and readers, including members-only special events
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Valuable workshops to help you improve your writing and marketing skills
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Book promotion on this website and in our newsletter
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Booth space at festivals, including the Texas Book Festival and Boerne Book & Arts Festival