On May 30, an enlightening and entertaining discussion of “Creating a Mystery Novel: Building Worlds and Plotting Twists and Turns” was held at the Hoboken Public Library in Hoboken, NJ, with MWA-NY members Kellye Garrett, Dawn Barclay, Tom Coffey, and Jeff Cohen. Thanks to Sean Willey, Library Assistant, Information & Digital Services, for his support and for hosting MWA-NY.
For the last decade, the Leon Burstein Scholarship has supported writers in all crime genres. In 2024, the MWA-NY board and our longtime patron Dan Burstein revised the scholarship into a CASH AWARD for aspiring crime writers. One winner will be awarded $4,000, and one runner-up will receive $1,000 at our annual Winter Revels. (The MWA-NY board retains the right
May 18, 2026: A fun night at the Tredyffrin Public Library in Strafford, PA, with MWA-NY members James McCrone, Jane Kelly, John Dobbyn, and Michael Bradley discussing “Creating Unforgettable Characters.” Thanks to Casey Kinsman, Adult Services & Programs Outreach Coordinator for the library, for hosting MWA-NY.
The acclaimed CrimeCONN conference, which MWA-NY is proud to cosponsor, was held at the beautiful Ferguson Library in Stamford, Conn., on May 16. The theme was “Pick Your Poison.” MWA-NY President Daniella Bernett gave a welcome address and also served as a panelist. The keynote speaker was New York Times bestselling author Alafair Burke, who provided insights into her writing, her collaboration
CrimeCONN 2026: Criminally Good Fun The acclaimed CrimeCONN conference, which MWA-NY is proud to co-sponsor, was held at the beautiful Ferguson Library in Stamford, CT on May 16. The theme was “Pick Your Poison.” MWA-NY President Daniella Bernett gave a welcome address and also served as a panelist. The keynote speaker was New York Times bestselling author Alafair Burke, who provided insights into
Spring Fling 2026 MWA-NY is hosting its first spring party on Thursday, June 11. Great memories and new friendships await. Join us as we celebrate the world of mystery. Special Guest New York Times bestselling author Susan Elia MacNeal It would be a crime to miss it! Deets: MWA-NY Spring Fling! Thursday, June 11, 6 – 9 p.m. The
On March 31, 34 people chatted, ate, and drank together at Bibliotheque in Soho as MWA-NY authors read from their work. Lori Robbins, who has been a professional dancer, read excerpts from books in her On Pointe and Master Class series. James McCrone, who lives in Philadelphia, read from his latest book, Witness Tree, “a rural noir.” Jeff Somers
Please join author Mark McNease on Monday, March 16, at 6:00 PM EST for the March Crime Craft: “The Writer’s Third Act: Embracing New Roles in Publishing and Teaching.” Mark will be focusing on his “third act” as a workshop instructor, self-publisher, and mentor to show how writers can evolve beyond just publishing stories. Learn how to leverage your writing
HELLO MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA LONG ISLAND GROUP FEBRUARY WEATHER UPDATE DUE TO THE INCLIMATE WEATHER, WE HAVE DECIDED TO HAVE A STAY WARM AND COZY ZOOM MEETING ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21 BETWEEN 4 AND 6 PM. WE WILL REVIEW THE FIRST THREE PAGES, DEPENDING ON THE TURNOUT. IF WE HAVE TIME, FIRST SENTENCES. SEE YOU ALL THERE, KEEP WARM,
CrimeCONN 2026 Ferguson Library, Stamford, Conn. May 16 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CrimeCONN 2026 invites you to Pick Your Poison The mystery genre is full of subgenres and sub-subgenres. You can discover how writers convert their life experiences or compelling interests or just plain curiosity into mystery and suspense at CrimeCONN 2026. Considered one of the premier small-scale mystery
