As a long-time Guppy, I’ve gone from unpublished in book/mystery format to having not only shorts, but novels published with the encouragement and support of the Guppies. My fellow Guppies know what it takes to reach a goal.

Guppies give me friendship and power in this ever changing world that we live in.

The Guppies rock. They just do. They're always there, always helpful, always funny, always understanding. It is such a blessing to have such a wonderful place to come and talk about what writers talk about without being looked at as if you've lost your mind.

Being a Guppy is about being invited to become part of a family. Friendly competition and professional courtesy are taken to the next level - to truly care for those who are a step or two behind along the path, because we hope for their success.

I joined the Guppy Chapter because the one thing I knew about writing was that I had so much more to learn. The Guppy classes have been phenomenal, but it is the inclusiveness of the community that really gives this group strength.

The Guppies were my link to the mystery writing world when we moved to a place with nothing but romance authors. They're very nice, but I breathed easy when I found the Guppies, my people. I would not have kept writing without the encouragement and education I've gotten here.

In June, members of the SinC Internet chapter, then on the Genie computer network, started a land-mail group for unpublished members.

The Guppies sought official recognition from SinC National.
A newsletter was established to share information and opportunities, interviews, reviews of useful resources, and member news and expertise.

The Guppies adopted formal membership policies requiring current SinC membership and a willingness to participate and exchange knowledge and experiences.

The first Guppy Steering Committee was established.

As Internet use spread, members gradually began exchanging ideas and manuscripts online.

Guppy members received mystery award nominations for Agatha and Mary Higgins Clark Awards.

In February, the Guppies had more than seventy-five members. A website was created.

Membership topped 200.

Newsletter distribution went electronic.

The Guppies adopted formal bylaws and became a Sisters in Crime chapter.
In May, we celebrated the 300th Guppy.

In January, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of First Draft.
Our first face-to-face critique group was formed.

Guppies ruled Malice!

In May, two-dozen Guppies attended Malice, cheering our nominees and winners.

Membership hit over 400.

Guppies won at Malice and Left Coast Crime.
We created our first anthology, Fish Tales.

Fish Nets: The Second Guppy Anthology, was published.

Fish or Cut Bait: The Third Guppy Anthology, was published