Upcoming Events

    • Sunday, January 11, 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 5301 Freeport Blvd. #200, Sacramento, CA
    Register


    Please join host Richard Meredith on Sunday, January 11th at 2:00 p.m. for our FIRST Crime Time hour of 2026 with local crime writers as we discuss the trials, tribulations, and joys of the writing process. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or struggling through your first draft, it’s a great chance to network with fellow writers and maybe get a few questions answered. Enjoy the company of others who can’t resist the lure of (fictional) crime!

    Crawford's Books has graciously offered to host our meeting, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy browsing their shelves. We will also be continuing the conversation at one of the wonderful nearby eateries if you'd like to join us!

    Space is limited so please register if you plan on attending.

    Crawford's Books

    5301 Freeport Blvd. #200

    Sacramento, CA 95822

    (916) 731-8001

    crawfordbooks.net


    • Tuesday, January 13, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Please join us on Tuesday, January 13th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. PT as Claire Booth talks about her latest book Throwing Shadows.


    A well-done police procedural whose historical background
    provides extra interest. 
    — Kirkus Reviews


    When a hiker stumbles from the woods raving about a dead man, Sheriff Hank Worth launches a search. Near the infamous landmark of Murder Rocks – a Civil War era hideout for ambushers who robbed and killed passing travelers – they unearth two bodies and a skeleton.

    Claire Booth is a former journalist who still loves to ask questions. That’s why she loves the mystery community—everyone is happy to answer, and everyone has an interesting story.

    Throwing Shadows is the seventh in her Sheriff Hank Worth series.

    Find out more about Claire Booth at: 

    • Saturday, January 17, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Please join us on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT with DP Lyle. This session is completely interactive, and free-form, and will address medical and forensics issues attendees might be having with their manuscripts. Attendees should bring their own specific story questions for discussion with the goal of adding depth and realism to their characters, scenes, and plots. This session is always fun and covers a broad range of medical and forensic topics.


    *GIVEAWAY* One attendee will receive a free admission to an Outliers Writing University class. Must attend the presentation to be eligible. The recipient of the giveaway will be chosen using a random number generator. An email will be sent after the presentation to all registered attendees announcing the name of the winner.


    DP Lyle is the Amazon #1 Bestselling; Macavity and Benjamin Franklin Award-winning; and Edgar(2), Agatha, Anthony, Shamus, Scribe, Silver Falchion, and USA Today Best Book(2) Award-nominated author of 27 books, both fiction and non-fiction. He is the co-creator of the Outliers Writing University. He has worked with many novelists and with the writers of the TV shows Law & Order, CSI: Miami, Diagnosis Murder, Monk, Judging Amy, Cold Case, House, Medium, Women’s Murder Club, The Glades, and Pretty Little Liars.

     

    Website: http://www.dplylemd.com

    Outliers Writing University: https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com


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Mission Statement

Capitol Crimes is the Sacramento, California chapter of the international writers organization, Sisters in Crime. We promote the ongoing advancement, recognition, and professional development of all writers of the crime genre.

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