About Us

Mystery Writers of America is the oldest and most prominent organization for writers of crime fiction and other professionals in the field. MWA-NY is a regional chapter that includes Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

MWA presents the prestigious Edgar® Awards each year to the most deserving works in the mystery field. The organization also monitors legal developments affecting writers and promotes networking and professional development.

In addition, MWA also educates published and aspiring writers regarding their rights and interests and informs writers and readers of matters that may affect crime writing through legislation, publishing industry practices, judicial decisions, or other ways. Our membership includes writers of books, short stories, plays, and screenplays; publishers, editors, agents, librarians, booksellers, and others in allied fields; aspiring writers and others devoted to crime writing.

Membership is open to the public, and you need not reside in the U.S. to join. MWA is a nonprofit organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

For information on joining MWA, please see the national organization’s web site.

Board Members 2023

CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Albert Tucher

CHAPTER TREASURER

Sheila York

2023 CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dawn Barclay (D.M. Barr)

Mally Baumol Becker

David Bushman

Russ Colchamiro

Joseph Kennedy

Nev March

Sheila Mayhew

Gary Ross

A.J. Sidransky

Con P. Sweeney

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Con Sweeney

PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Ross Colchamiro

EVENTS COMMITTEE (Including Reading Series)

 A.J. Sidransky

WEBSITE COMMITTEE

Rich Zahradnik

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

Dawn Barclay

LIBRARY COMMITTEE

Mally Becker

MENTOR COMMITTEE

Nev March

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Gary Earl Ross

Joe Kennedy

PAST MWA-NY CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

Erica Obey, 2020, 2021

Jeff Markowitz, 2018, 2019

Laura K. Curtis, 2016, 2017

Richie Narvaez 2014, 2015

Patricia King 2012, 2013

Rosemary Harris 2011

Alafair Burke 2010

Chris Grabenstein 2009

Jane Cleland 2007, 2008

Bob Knightly 2005, 2006

Andrew Peck 2003, 2004

Barry Zeman 2000, 2001, 2002

Alice Orr, William E. Chambers, 1990s

2 thoughts on “About Us”

  1. Hello,
    What is the cost to join the New York chapter of MWA? Do you simply need to be a national member?

    Thanks, in advance, for answering my question

    Best,

    Jennifer Pinney

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