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Membership in Capitol Crimes is open to anyone with an interest in mystery fiction — fans and writers alike.

You must also be a member of the national Sisters in Crime organization to join our Capitol Crimes chapter. National dues are $60.00 for writers and $50.00 for readers.

Capitol Crimes chapter dues are $30.00.

You will be notified toward the end of your membership year that is time to renew. All Capitol Crimes memberships end on December 31, unless you have joined after October 1 of that same year, in which case your membership will come due at the end of the following year

If you prefer to pay by check, please click here to go to a printable membership form. Make your check payable to Capitol Crimes, then mail the check and completed membership form to

Capitol Crimes

c/o Penny Manson

PO Box 556

Carmichael, CA 95609

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