MWA members, mystery aficionados, and aspiring writers gathered on March 29 at the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia for “Motive: The Essence of Mystery,” a panel discussion moderated by MWA Board Member Douglas Harrell. The panel, comprising Nancy A. Hughes, Jane Kelly, and James McCrone, explored how to establish motive from the sleuth’s and the criminal’s perspectives to create […]
Welcome to Meet the Members, a regular “one sheet” highlight of our members. Today we’re featuring author Sharon Linnéa. You can read about her below and on the flyer! Sharon Linnéa Author of the Bartender’s Guide to Murder Series, the Eden Thrillers, and biographies. BOOKS: Death in Tranquility, Death by Gravity, Death Among the Stars, Death from Beyond, Death as
SAVE THE DATE! CrimeCONN, Connecticut’s acclaimed annual mystery writer and mystery fan conference returns to the Ferguson Library on Saturday, May 17. Join New York Times bestselling authors Lauren Willig, Reed Farrel Coleman, Hallie Ephron and other preeminent crime fiction writers, as well as experts in the legal field: CSI’s, cops, prosecutors, defense attorneys, even a judge. This is a
Welcome to our Member One Sheets! We’ll be adding them to the website this year, kicking off with MWA-NY Board Member Daniella Bernett. You can see all her One Sheet info in the graphic. Daniella Bernett: author of the Emmeline Kirby-Gregory Longdon mystery series. Books: Lead Me Into Danger, Deadly Legacy, From Beyond The Grave, A Checkered Past, When Blood
Enjoy this conversation with Christal Roberts, author, dynamo, and Leon Burstein Award Runner-up (2024). As well as being a MWA-NY member, Christal is an Emmy-winning TV news producer and video editor, currently querying her debut mystery novel, A KILLING IN BLACK NEWPORT. Previously an adjunct professor of journalism at Hofstra University, Christal also served as a contributing editor at BlogHer.com. As
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Need a critique? The 2025 MWA-NY Mentor Program is open for submissions from March 1 to 31, 2025. The MWA-NY Mentor Program committee invites members of the New York Chapter of MWA, unpublished and published, to submit their work for critique by an active member of the chapter. Get feedback from published professionals to help you hone your work! For
MWA members, mystery aficionados, and friends gathered on February 21 at the Montclair Women’s Club in New Jersey for “Crime Without the Blood: Cozy Mysteries,” a panel discussion moderated by Carole Bugge. The panel, comprising Linda Rawlins, Suzanne Trauth and Peggy Ehrhart, spun a web of intrigue and provided a glimpse into creating diverting puzzles without explicit violence. The audience,
2025 MENTOR PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT! The 2025 MWA-NY Mentor Program officially opens on March 1! The MWA-NY Mentor Program Committee invites members of the New York Chapter of MWA, unpublished and published, to submit their work for critique by an active member of the chapter. This is a fantastic member benefit, and a chance to get feedback and encouragement from published
SAVE THE DATE Crime Without the Blood: Cozy Mysteries How do you conceive a diverting puzzle without explicit violence? How do you create a sense of danger and build suspense? What is the secret to sprinkling red herrings to keep readers guessing? Three mystery authors will spin a web of intrigue. Event free for women’s club members and $10 for
