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MISSION: Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition, and professional development of women crime writers. Please view our Code of Conduct.
Sisters in Crime Orange County – The Blood Orange welcomes everyone interested in or passionate about the mystery genre, including writers—published, aspiring, or pursuing careers—readers, booksellers, publishers, librarians, editors, agents, promoters, reviewers, and fans.
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Sisters in Crime Orange County
The Blood Orange
Presents…
2026 Crime Fiction Kickoff! Open Mic Readings by Member Authors
Sisters in Crime Orange County – The Blood Orange
25 JANUARY 2026
3:00 p.m. @ Book Carnival in Orange, CA
2026 Crime Fiction Kickoff!
Join us at the January meeting of Sisters in Crime Orange County on Sunday, January 25, 2026. We’ll start the year with yummy refreshments and an Open Mic with short readings from our member authors. SinC OC members are warmly invited to read 2-minute excerpts of their work. We’ll also introduce our brand-new Board and share an insider’s view of Malice Domestic grants for unpublished mystery writers.
Come and join us as we kick off the year with good cheer, and bring a reader/writer
friend. The public is always welcome!
The Details
What: 2026 Kickoff! Open Mic Readings by Member Authors
When: Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Where: Book Carnival – 348 S. Tustin St., Orange, CA 92866
3:00 p.m. @ Book Carnival in Orange, CA
- Sisters in Crime Meetings are open to the public. Your first two meetings are free; subsequent meetings are $5 each. Members are free.
- Donations are graciously accepted! Any amount helps to keep amazing programing, events, and more coming your way.
Please visit the Join/Renew Page for information about Sisters in Crime OC and how to join our chapter.
