The Chesapeake Chapter usually holds a monthly meeting with a speaker on the first Saturday of each month, unless there is a holiday, venue scheduling, or convention conflict.
Upcoming meeting dates are listed below. Members signed up on the listserv will receive an email notice in advance of the meeting, along with registration information. To reserve your place at a meeting, follow the directions as stated on the email notice or on the meeting’s announcement on this website. Guests and non-members are welcome to attend (unless otherwise noted).
UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETINGS/EVENTS
Program Begins: 1:00 pm ET
– Aine Caine and Kevin Greenlee –
Crime fiction is more fun than real crime. How do crime tropes around “amateur sleuthing” play into real life cases? How is storytelling different in real cases versus fiction? Podcasters Aine Caine and Kevin Greenlee will share their experiences in getting involved in cases, connecting with real live investigators (e.g. police, prosecutors) as real as witnesses and the players in a case (e.g. family, defense attorney). Drawing on these experiences they will share how they see fictional stories influence the audience’s views on real-life mysteries.
Shadow of the Bridge (August 2025) delves into the murders and the dark side of the American Heartland. Áine Cain is a journalist who previously worked as a senior reporter for Insider, where her beat included business-related crimes. She and her husband, Kevin Greenlee founded The Murder Sheet, an investigative true crime podcast. Kevin Greenlee is an attorney whose professional foray into true crime began in 2016, when he began investigating the Burger Chef murders and came to represent a victim’s relative pro bono.
Kevin, Aine, and their dog live in India.
Time or Money with Melissa Haveman.
Coaching for writers is on the rise, but what kind of coach do you really need? With so
many options available (book coaches, writing coaches, author coaches, and more), it
can be hard to know the differences, let alone understand which one fits your needs. In
this session, certified executive coach (PCC), developmental editor, and author Melissa
Haveman will demystify the coaching landscape for writers. You’ll gain clarity on the types of coaching,what each one is best suited for, and how to choose the right support for your spot in the writing journey.
UPCOMING CHAPTER AUTHORS’ EVENTS