by Rob Osler
I’ll confess that I was at first uncertain about joining SinC for the fact that I am a “sister” only in spirit. But then, that’s why I did join. Because I was/am supportive of the organization’s mission. Having gotten to know the programming as I have, I’ve been increasingly impressed by the commitment to helping each writer grow at whatever stage of their publishing journey. Recently, I served on the DEIJB committee, where I was able to offer my industry experience in marketing research to the Business of Books Survey, which provides organization leadership with broad, timely information and insights about the publishing industry from SinC members. The effort to ensure inclusivity and sensitivity in the survey itself may not be apparent to every member completing it, but trust me, it’s there. The process was sincerely collaborative and respectful, and the results will benefit the organization’s leadership to better respond to members’ needs and aspirations and strategically steer SinC into a vibrant future. It’s a terrific group of sisters, and I’m proud to be a member.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Committee Member, 2024-2026.
More on the DEIJB Committee here:
https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/SinC_DEIJB_work
About Rob Osler:
Rob Osler is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the historical mystery series HARRIET MORROW INVESTIGATES, including book one, THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID —a Publishers Weekly starred review, New York Times pick for standout historical novel, The Washington Post’s 5 Best Winter Mysteries, a Historical Novel Society Editor’s Choice, Lefty Winner for Best Historical Mystery Novel, an Amazon Editors Pick, and a finalist for the 2026 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ+ Mystery Novel. Book two, THE CASE OF THE MURDERED MUCKRAKER, also received a coveted starred review from Publishers Weekly and was an instant USA Today Bestseller.
Rob also writes the short story series, Perry Winkle Whodunits, which appear in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. The series’ first short, MISS DIRECTION (Sep/Oct 2023) was a 2024 finalist for mysteries’ most prestigious prize, Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Allan Poe Award.
For More on the History of SinC: https://www.sistersincrime.org/page/history
