Author Updates
New from Lori Robbins: ‘Murder in Fifth Position’
Lori Robbins‘s Murder in Fifth Position was published on October 28. Ballerina Leah Siderova has a lot in common with Superman. Both wear tights, perform for a fickle crowd, and worry about the state of […]
Hilary Davidson Cover Reveal
Hilary Davidson’s next novel, EVERY LIE I TOLD, will be published by Blackstone in June 2026 — and PEOPLE magazine just did an exclusive reveal of the cover.
Dan Napolitano Pens Intro to Carr’s ‘The Burning Court’
On November 4, the American Mystery Classicsseries published a new edition of John Dickson Carr’s The Burning Court, with an introduction by Dan Napolitano exploring the novel’s inception and techniques as well as its connections […]
New Poetry from Liz Zelvin
Liz Zelvin’s new poetry book, THE OLD LADY SHOWS HER METTLE, is out now in paperback and e-book formats. For the poetry shy: No one has ever said, “I didn’t understand your poem.” Award-winning poet […]
The Trauth Is Out There
Check out Suzanne Trauth’s newest suspense novel, The First to Die, set for release on November 18, 2025.
News & Views
Party! Revels 2025
REVELS 2025MWA-NY’s annual Revels party will be heldDate: November 11, 2025The Tailor Public House505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018Revels is only a month away, and plus-ones are welcome. Don’t miss the fun. It’s only $35.70 per person, but spots are limited. Reserve yours today! Registration Link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2P8M6FUKM9328
Delving Into Forensics in Morristown, NJ
MWA members, mystery aficionados and the intellectually curious gathered on October 25 at the Morristown & Morris Township Public Library in Morristown, NJ, for “Unlocking the Secrets of the Dead: Forensics,” a panel discussion moderated by MWA-NY President Nev March. The expert panel featured Lt. Art Weisgerber, the Commanding Officer of the Crime Scene/Identification Unit at the Norwalk, CT, Police […]
Talking the Art of Misdirection
MWA members and mystery lovers gathered on October 18 at the Lee Memorial Public Library in Allendale, NJ, for “Red Herrings: The Twist in the Tale,” a panel discussion moderated by MWA Board Member Carol Binkowski. The panel, comprising Tom Coffey, Peggy Ehrhart, and Charles Salzberg, explored how to employ red herrings to heighten tension and suspense to captivate readers. The discussion also delved into the […]
Exploring the Tantalizing World of Mysteries
MWA members, mystery aficionados, and aspiring writers gathered on September 13 at the Hoboken Public Library in Hoboken, NJ, for “The Mystery Genre: Its Evolution, Current Trends and The Future,” a panel discussion moderated by Jeff Markowitz. The panel, also comprising Rhonda Barnat, Gary Cahill, and Lori Robbins, delved into the genre’s history; memorable sleuths and villains; captivating storylines; and what devilish mayhem lies […]
MWA-NY Philadelphia Area Local Group Get-Together
To get started before autumn activities kick in, we scheduled the first get-together for the weekend before Labor Day at Moriarty’s Pub, a place that seems appropriate for MWA members to meet. PLUS-ONES WELCOME. LOCATION: Moriarty’s Pub (In the first-floor cove area)1116 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia PA 19107. DATE: Saturday, August 23, 202511:15 AM (Doors open at 11AM) Please RSVP by Thursday, […]
Mystery Authors Reading at 58th St. Branch of the New York Public Library a Success
A small but lively audience came to the 58th St. Library August 9 to hear MWA-NY members read. And when scheduled author Lyndsay Faye failed to show up, there was plenty of time for post-reading discussion. Katie Tietjen, an award-winning writer, teacher, and school librarian is an enthusiast for Frances Glessner Lee, one of the founders of forensic science. Katie […]
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