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Author Updates

“Nickel City Eavesdropper” by Gary Earl Ross Is in the May Issue of Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine.

April 17, 2024

“Nickel City Eavesdropper” by Gary Earl Ross Is in the May Issue of Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine.

Michael Sinclair’s DARKER THAN THE NIGHT, a 1920s mystery set in Albany, has been published.

April 17, 2024

Michael Sinclair’s latest 1920s mystery set in Albany has been published. The title is DARKER THAN THE NIGHT. Michael Sinclair’s previous 1920s mysteries include AN UNFORTUNATE COINCIDENCE, THE CONSEQUENCES OF MURDER and MURDER IN CUCUMBER […]

Mailan Doquang’s debut thriller, “Blood Rubies,” launches Wednesday May 8 at 6 p.m. at The Mysterious Bookshop (58 Warren Street, NY, NY)

April 17, 2024

Mailan Doquang’s debut thriller, “Blood Rubies,” launches on Wednesday May 8 at 6 p.m. at The Mysterious Bookshop (58 Warren Street, NY, NY). Sara DiVello, author of “Broadway Butterfly” and host of the popular author […]

Nev March’s ‘The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret’ published Sept. 12

January 12, 2024

Nev’s third book in her Captain Jim and Lady Diana series is out! There’s a killer onboard, and six days to find him to avoid international consequences. When a Spanish grandee is killed onboard a […]

‘Betrayed By The Truth,’ ninth book in Daniella Bernett’s series, out Oct. 7

September 15, 2023

“Betrayed By The Truth,” the ninth book in Daniella Bernett’s mystery series, is a lethal cocktail. Journalist Emmeline Kirby and her jewel thief/insurance investigator husband Gregory Longdon become targets after a desperate stranger asks them […]

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News & Views

MWA Stands with the WGA

June 21, 2023

Rich Zahradnik

News & Views

On May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. “Writers are facing the most comprehensive assault on compensation and working conditions that they have seen in a generation,” the WGA stated. “The studios have taken advantage of the transition to streaming to underpay entertainment industry workers, including writers in every area of work. Like too many working […]

MWA-NY introduces Central Jersey get-together

May 29, 2023

Rich Zahradnik

Chapter Meetings, Regional Get-Togethers

Our chapter includes many members who are unable to attend MWA-NY events in Manhattan. Therefore, we’d like to offer a get-together in New Jersey. On Saturday, June 24, from 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., all MWA-NY chapter members are invited to a no-cost Meet-and-Greet in Bridgewater Library at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. This is close to Route 287 and about a half hour from Princeton, Woodbridge […]

Registration opens for CrimeCONN 2023: ‘The Shape of Things to Come. The Future of Mystery Writing’

March 19, 2023

Rich Zahradnik

Conferences

When have we ever been more curious about the future? As in, what the heck is going to happen to us next? If you’re a mystery writer, aspiring writer, or eager reader, here’s your opportunity to learn more. Join us for CrimeCONN:“The Shape Of Things To Come. The Future of Mystery Writing” on Saturday, May 6 at the Ferguson Library […]

Win your way to Writers Police Academy

March 18, 2023

Rich Zahradnik

Conferences

I have some great news to share. Founder Lee Lofland is offering the New York chapter of MWA two free registrations to the Writers Police Academy, to be held June 8-11 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Details of the Academy are here: Law enforcement and forensics training event for writers Travel, hotel and meals are not included in the offer, but […]

MWA-NY Mentor Program closes April 1

March 17, 2023

Rich Zahradnik

Mentor Progam

The 2023 MWA-NY Mentor Program is open March 1 to April 1. We invite all members of the New York Chapter of MWA to submit their work. One of last year’s mentees wrote: “(My Mentor) had some wonderful insights, questions and suggestions. Her advice is much appreciated. It will be extremely helpful in making my book more compelling, suspenseful and […]