SEMWA Zoom meeting: Writing Authentic Police Procedurals with Brian Thiem

When: Monday, March 14Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Southeast MWA Chapter Zoom. Free but registration required. Brian Thiem is the author of “Red Line,” “Thrill Kill,” and “Shallow Grave.” In his previous life, he spent 25 years with the Oakland Police Department, much of it working homicide, and retired as a lieutenant. He’s also an Iraq War veteran, retiring from the Army […]

SoCal MWA to hold virtual writing sprints Wednesdays in March

Each Wednesday in March, SoCal MWA is holding virtual writing sprints beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). All MWA members are invited. The hosts are Sarah M. Chen and Holly West, with occasional special guests. The sprints will take place on Zoom and last about 30 minutes. The hosts will speak for a few minutes, and members can

MWA Norcal presents: Self-Publishing Demystified for Mystery Writers

Discover the secrets of self-publishing success in this Zoom seminar from MWA Norcal on Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. PT with Howard VanEs, president of Let’s Write Books, Inc. In this online presentation you will learn: Advantages and benefits of self-publishing Options for self-publishing Key steps in the process Formats and distribution Avoiding common mistakes Getting the help you need

SinC’s Murderous March conference March 4-5 offers author panels, master classes

Do you want to take your writing to the next level? Get your writing mojo going again? Then join the Upper Hudson chapter of Sisters in Crime (SinC) on March 4 and 5 for this year’s virtual Murderous March conference. Murderous March features author panels, master writing classes with bestselling authors Catriona McPherson and Hank Phillippi Ryan, a “how to pitch” workshop with Edwin Hill, and

Congratulations to chapter members nominated for Agathas

Congratulations to the MWA New York Chapter members who have been nominated for Agatha Awards: Mally Becker for Best First Novel for “The Turncoat’s Widow.” Lori Duffy Foster for Best First Novel for “A Dead Man’s Eyes.” Richie Narvaez for Best Short Story for “Doc’s at Midnight.”

Revels! are back and live

REVELS! returns and will be held at The Playwright Irish Pub, 27 West 35th St., New York, N.Y., on Dec. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a dinner buffet and cash bar. Cost is $25 per person. Please register before Nov. 22 via Eventbrite here.

The mystery instinct: Using elements of the genre in all kinds of writing

Authors Leanna Renee Hieber and Philip Cioffari, authors who work outside the genre, explore the elements of mystery in all kinds of writing during the Oct. 6 chapter meeting at 6 p.m on Zoom. Leanna Renee Hieber is an actress, playwright, artist and the award-winning author of Gothic Victorian Fantasy novels for adults and teens such as the Strangely Beautiful, Eterna Files,

MWA-NY fall event plans: Readings, meetings and open slots for Brooklyn Book Fest

Like everything else this year, this post may well end up filed under “Man plans, and God laughs,” but I’d like to update everyone on the board’s plans for events through fall 2021. We will continue with our monthly virtual chapter meetings and panels via Zoom from 6-8 p.m. on first Wednesdays—Oct. 6 and Nov. 3.  We have scheduled a live Revels for Dec.

Chapter meeting on building series into universes on July 7

Join authors Ann Aptaker, Daniella Bernett and Tim O’Mara to discuss the process of building out a fictional universe during the chapter virtual panel “Building a Fictional Series into a Universe” on July 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free but registration is required to receive a link to join the Zoom event. Click for information and to register.

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