Elizabeth Mannion and Brian Cliff discuss reviewing crime writing, the state of crime writing scholarship, and publishing trends. (And MWA-NY Board President Nev March shares plans for the annual holiday Revels and 2025 in person meetings.)
Our panel at the Hoboken Library was a hit with the audience. Panelists included Annamaria Alfieri, Tom Coffey, Peggy Ehrhart, Gerri Lewis, and moderator Mark McNease. The topic was Writing A Series: Getting It Started and Keeping It Going. Among the subjects discussed were continuity, outlining (or not), and where to begin. MEET THE PANEL Annamaria Alfieri writes the Vera and
I’m delighted to start this new interview feature having a chat with author and fellow Mystery Writers of America-NY board member Nev March. After a successful business career, Nev picked up her passion where she’d left off: writing superb historical fiction steeped in the sounds, sights and sensations of old Bombay. Join us for a conversation about her books, her
It’s that time of year again. Mystery Writers of America-New York will host our holiday party and you’re invited! Join us for camaraderie, networking, and some good old-fashioned festive fun. You’ll meet other members at one of New York’s most popular venues in the Times Square area. And we'll be announcing this year's Leon Burstein Awards Winners! When: Monday, December
MEET THE PANEL Annamaria Alfieri writes the Vera and Tolliver stories, which are set in British East Africa and explore the evils of colonialism. It began with Strange Gods, 1911, The Idol of Mombasa , 1912, The Blasphemers 1913. The fourth book in the series, A Death on the Lord’s Day, was released in 2024. The Richmond Times-Dispatch praised the
MWA members, aspiring writers and the public gathered on October 26 at the Morristown & Morris Township Public Library for “The Road to Publication” panel discussion moderated by MWA-NY President Nev March. The expert panel comprised Verena Rose, co-owner, CFO and acquisitions editor of Level Best Books; Hannah O’Grady, senior editor at St. Martin’s Press and Minotaur Books; and Susan
THIS SATURDAY you are invited to our discussion on THE ROAD TO PUBLICATION. An expert panel of editors and authors will provide insight on how to get your manuscript from the dream stage to a book in a reader’s hands. BRING FRIENDS, MEET THE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS, AND ENJOY THIS LIVELY AND INFORMATIVE PANEL LOCATION: MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY (1
The Brooklyn Book Festival’s “rain or shine” rule got a workout this year. The sun never did shine, but the rain was in full force until about 2:00 p.m.! Thank you to all who braved the elements to support our authors. And, of course, to the authors who made the soggy trip to Downtown Brooklyn: Zeke Faux, James McCrone, Deb
Many thanks to all our authors who represented the chapter so wonderfully at the Hoboken Public Library Book Fair on September 21! John O’Rourke, James McCrone, Patrice McDonough, V. S. Kemanis, Mariah Fredericks, Jim Fusilli, Philip Cioffari, Carole Bugge, Peggy Ehrhart, David Bushman, Theasa Touhy, and Samantha Hartford: it was great to see you all, and we hope to see
It’s that time of year again. Mystery Writers of America-New York will host our holiday party and you’re invited! Join us for camaraderie, networking, and some good old-fashioned festive fun. You’ll meet other members at one of New York’s most popular venues in the Times Square area. And we'll be announcing this year's Leon Burstein Awards Winners! When: Monday, December
