Author Updates
New Michael Sinclar NY-Set Historical Murder Mystery Is Now With Us
A brutal legacy. A vanished father. A city that never forgets: 1922, Albany, New York. Four years after a young boxer’s lifeless body was pulled from the Hudson River, no one has answered for his […]
James R. Murphy Guides Readers Through the Works of Ellery Queen
James R. Murphy has published two new books about Ellery Queen. The Ellery Queen Companion, Volumes I and II, covering all the novels and short fiction featuring Ellery and Inspector Queen. Each book is a […]
All Is Fair in Love and Corpses in Helen A. Harrison’s Newest Art of Murder Mystery
Helen A. Harrison’s latest Art of Murder mystery, A Fair Corpse, has been published by Level Best Books. Set at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, it follows rookie NYPD Officer Brian “Fitz” Fitzgerald as […]
Frank Storey’s ‘The FBI’s War Against the Mafia’
Frank Storey has authored a book about his career as an FBI official directing a multifaceted investigation of the five Mafia families in New York. Mr. Storey led a band of over 140 young […]
Come and Get Bruce Conord’s New Novel
The cartel kidnapped his daughter for ransom. He would make them pay. Former Special Forces operative Jesse Arroyo thought he’d left the war behind. No more kill-or-be-killed missions. Just a quiet life and a chance […]
News & Views
Creating a Mystery Novel: Building Worlds and Plotting Twists and Turns
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.
Now Open for Submissions the 2026 MWA-New York/Leon Burstein Award
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 […]
Creating Unforgettable Characters
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.
CrimeCONN 2026: Criminally Good Fun
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 […]
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 […]
Events
MWA-NY Hosting First Spring Fling
Spring Fling 2026 MWA-NY is hosting its first spring party on Thursday, June 11. Great memories and new friendships await. […]
NEW YORK MYSTERY AUTHORS TO READ ALOUD JUNE 23
Four authors in the New York chapter of Mystery Writers of America (MWA-NY) will read from their work starting at […]
Library Panel Discussion: What’s at Stake: Hooking the Reader from Page One
Morristown and Morris County Public Library June 28, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. This panel is open to MWA members […]
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