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.
You Have a Voice: Expanding Your Reach Beyond the Page
Greater St Louis Sisters in Crime Meeting
7:00 p.m. Central time, Thursday, April 23, 2026 on Zoom
Our own Nicki Jacobsmeyer
Learn how to turn your book into meaningful opportunities beyond the page. From delivering memorable, engaging author and school visits that boost readership, sales, and future bookings to leveraging podcasts to grow your visibility, credibility, and community—this session covers how to get booked, stay organized, and show up as a compelling speaker and guest.
Nicki Jacobsmeyer writes fiction and non-fiction for children and adults. She has two forthcoming non-fiction children’s books, TALES ON TRAILS and THE GHOSTLY TALES OF MAINE’S HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSES (Arcadia Children’s Books, Summer 2027 & 2026). She is the author of The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles (Arcadia Children’s Books, July 2025), Kentucky’s Packhorse Librarians (Arcadia, 2025), and others. Jacobsmeyer is represented by Senior Agent Heather Cashman of Storm Literary. She is a Co-Host of the Way-Word Writers Podcast, a certified career coach, and speaker.
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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