Sara Paretsky transformed the mystery world in 1982 with the introduction of private eye V I Warshawski in Indemnity Only. She and V I —tough, credible, street-smart and feminine—challenged the stereotypes of women in fiction as victims or vamps. They made it possible for a new generation of crime writers and fighters to thrive, a generation she continues to support as one of the founders of Sisters in Crime. Paretsky has been awarded both the Cartier Diamond Dagger and MWA’s Grand Master. In 2012, she received the Harold Washington Literary Award, whose previous winners include Saul Bellow and Margaret Atwood. Today Paretsky’s books are published in 30 countries.Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/SaraParetsky/Website https://www.saraparetsky.com/*************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime