Registration opens for CrimeCONN 2023: ‘The Shape of Things to Come. The Future of Mystery Writing’
When have we ever been more curious about the future? As in, what the heck is going to happen to us next? If you’re a mystery writer, aspiring writer, or eager reader, here’s your opportunity to learn more. Join us for CrimeCONN:“The Shape Of Things To Come. The Future of Mystery Writing” on Saturday, May 6 at the Ferguson Library
Win your way to Writers Police Academy
I have some great news to share. Founder Lee Lofland is offering the New York chapter of MWA two free registrations to the Writers Police Academy, to be held June 8-11 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Details of the Academy are here: Law enforcement and forensics training event for writers Travel, hotel and meals are not included in the offer, but
CrimeConn: The End of the World as We Knew It runs June 4 at Ferguson Library
CrimeConn: The End of the World as We Knew It will run all day June 4 at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut, with Tess Gerritsen as keynote speaker. Your key links: The full program Register to attend in person Register to attend online via Zoom
Author Rick Helms talks forensic psychology in SEMWA Zoom program
What does it take to be a forensic psychologist? Join SEMWA for their 2nd Monday Gathering, this coming Monday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. EDT to find out. Their own Rick Helms will discuss the major duties of the field and more. Helms is a retired college professor and forensic psychologist. He has been nominated eight times for the SMFS
MWA Northwest virtual workshop focused on craft
Invest in yourself and your writing. Join a mini-conference May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pacific time. Jessica Brody on Save the Cat fundamental beats Leslie Budewitz on Setting the Scene Simon Wood on Managing Point of View $25 for MWA members; $50 for non-member Details, schedule, and registration here.
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
MWA-Northwest hosts virtual workshop on Goodreads, platforms, trad vs indie publishing
The Northwest Chapter of Mystery Writers of America is hosting a virtual workshop on Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT via Zoom. The session is open to members from other chapters at a discount. It will cover: How to use Goodreads. Author platforms beyond social media. Indie publishing, traditional publishing, and moving between the two. Three bestselling
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.”
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.