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Upcoming Events:

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First SoCalMWA event of the New Year:

 
Luncheon with
LAPD Homicide Detectives
Patrick Barron and Heather Gahry
Saturday, February 11

 

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List of Classes Taught by SoCal MWA Members

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Mystery Writers of America, Inc. (MWA) was established in 1945 by a dozen or so like-minded mystery writers for the purpose of promoting and protecting the interests and welfare of mystery writers and to increase the esteem and literary recognition given to the genre. For information on services and how to join, please visit the MWA website or send them e-mail or call them at 212-888-8171. You can also print out a membership application.

The Southern California (SoCal) Chapter of MWA covers members in California and Nevada below the 36th parallel, as well as all of Arizona and Hawaii.

Chapter services include:

dingMonthly meetings at which members can network and enjoy the company of other writers.

dingThe March of Crime, a monthly newsletter full of publishing industry and market info, member updates, and chapter news. E-mail us to submit material or to get the fax number or postal address for doing so.

dingAn online mailing list through which any MWA member with Internet access can ask questions and trade information with others on a daily basis. Past messages are archived, and the service also includes a calendar, shared files, and a list of Internet bookmarks.
Click here to join the list.

dingA speaker's bureau, where members can volunteer to participate in speaking engagements and other opportunities to be in front of the public. It's run by Gary Phillips; e-mail him to submit your name.

dingA library of members' works, housed at California State University, Long Beach. Any member may donate submit or produced work in for inclusion.

Our mailing address is:

Mystery Writers of America
Southern California Chapter
P.O. Box 55215
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413

Members of the chapter board of directors include Gary Phillips (president), Deborah Atkinson, James Scott Bell, Gay Toltl Kinman, Richard Brewer, Christa Faust, Darrell James, Tyler Dilts, Pamela Samuels Young, Paul Levine, Jeri Westerson, with past president Naomi Hirahara as an ex officio member.

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