To celebrate the paperback edition of Mystery Writers of America’s handbook, “How to Write a Mystery,” on April 12, we’re also giving away ten copies of the 2021 hardback. “How to Write a Mystery” received glowing reviews and award nominations, with its wisdom and tips on the writing craft from seventy top MWA writers. (You can also order a copy […]
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.”
Mystery Writers of America is hosting a Summer Reading Giveaway of this year’s two anthologies.
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.
An online panel and a workshop on How to Write a Mystery will be held on consecutive Mondays in June to celebrate the release of How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America. The program is co-sponsored by MWA-New York and the New York Library Society. Panel, June 14 at 6 p.m.: Acclaimed mystery writers Jeffrey
On April 7 retired Buffalo homicide detective and author of the Cold Case Series, Lissa Marie Redmond, will discuss her participation in the Bike Path Rapist Task Force. Join her on a tense hunt for an elusive serial killer. The event will stream on the MWA New York Facebook page. All our virtual events are free. Please remember to support
“How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook by Mystery Writers of America” (April 27) Seventy of the most successful mystery writers in the business answering the question: What writing advice do you wish you’d had at the beginning of your career? “How to Write a Mystery” continues the Mystery Writers of America tradition of helping authors tell—and sell!—their stories, from the rank
When a Stranger Comes to Town (April 20) It’s been said that all great literature boils down to one of two stories — a man takes a journey, or a stranger comes to town. While mystery writers have been successfully using both approaches for generations, there’s something undeniably alluring in the nature of a stranger: the uninvited guest, the unacquainted
