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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 crime writing, including writers—published, aspiring, or pursuing careers—readers, booksellers, publishers, librarians, editors, agents, promoters, reviewers, and fans.
Next Meeting
Sisters in Crime Orange County
The Blood Orange
Presents…
Secrets of the Mortuary
Most people never see what happens behind the doors of a mortuary. Sisters in Crime Orange County presents a rare insider’s glimpse into an often-misunderstood profession. Dr. Damon de la Cruz, an internationally recognized expert in mortuary science and embalming, will give insights into what takes place after death. Discover where books and movies get it right and where they bend the truth. Bring your questions for a fascinating chat!
Also enjoy homemade treats, a fun opportunity drawing, and camaraderie with other writers and readers.
Saturday, November 21
2:30pm-4pm
Orange Public Library
407 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
Free and open to the public!
About Damon de la Cruz, PhD
Damon de la Cruz, PhD, is a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director and the Director of Education at Frigid Fluid Company. With over 30 years of global embalming experience, he is a respected voice in funeral service education, frequently speaking at national and international conferences. Dr. de la Cruz teaches across multiple mortuary science programs and has served on numerous committees for the American Board of Funeral Service Education. He earned his PhD in Pathobiology from the Keck School of Medicine at USC. He co-authored Turning Art into Science: Applying Chemistry to Funeral Service, a groundbreaking textbook that demystifies chemistry for embalmers.
About Sisters in Crime Orange County
Sisters in Crime’s “Blood Orange” chapter welcomes everyone of all genders interested in or passionate about crime writing, including writers—published, aspiring, or pursuing careers—readers, booksellers, publishers, librarians, editors, agents, promoters, reviewers, and fans.
- 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.
If you have questions not answered on this website, please get in touch with us at sistersincrimeoc@gmail.com.
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