"In 1986 we were trying to help women get in print, stay in print, and come to the attention of booksellers and libraries. At that time, books by men mystery writers were reviewed seven times as often as books by women." - Sara Paretsky
Sisters in Crime (SinC), an international organization, was established to promote the professional development and advancement of women writing crime fiction. Since its inception in October 1986, the organization has grown to almost 3000 members and has 48 city, regional and one online chapters. Members include women and men, writers and readers, authors and fans, and publishers, editors, librarians, and booksellers. What they all have in common is a love of mysteries.
In the last 25 years, SinC members have worked hard to achieve equality for women crime writers in the industry. The discrepancies between book reviews and recognition of men writers and women writers in the mystery field have narrowed, but women still haven't received true equality. Hopefully SinC members won't have to wait another 25 years for true gender equality and recognition in the crime writing industry.