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 […]
MWA-NY Hosts First Spring Fling!
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
Authors Read and Mingle at Bibliotheque
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
March Crime Craft with Mark McNease: There ARE Third Acts in Mystery Writing
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
WEATHER UPDATE FOR LONG ISLAND GROUP FEBRUARY
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 Set for May 16
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
Long Island Group Read + Critique
MWA-NY’s Long Island chapter will meet for a Read + Critique on Saturday, January 17. The sesh is open to all members from Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Planning to attend? Bring 3-5 pages of your latest work, be it a novel, short story, poem, script, or play. Remember, constructive criticism only. Also on the table: a
Revels! MWA-NY Celebrates the Holidays!
MWA-NY members celebrate the holidays on Tuesday, November 11, with its annual Revels at the the Tailor Public House in Manhattan.
2025 Leon Burstein Award Winners: 3-Way Tie!
MYSTERY AUTHORS WIN BIG Three unpublished authors each won the prestigious Leon Burstein Award—and $2,000—for their manuscript mysteries. The award is judged and presented by the New York Chapter of Mystery Writers of America (MWA-NY). One judge said: Rain in Pittsburgh by John Dziuban “is unlike anything I’ve ever read! This noir work kept me off balance and transported me
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