The Southern California Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America (SoCalMWA) supports and promotes the careers of published and aspiring mystery and thriller authors in California and Nevada below the 36th parallel, as well as all of Arizona and Hawaii. Learn more about us »
We have more than 300 members. Our members directory shows a (work-in-progress) list, with book covers and links to author websites. View member directory »
APRIL 25, 2021 – SUNDAY, 1-2:30 PM PST VIRTUAL VIA CROWDCAST Join SoCalMWA to hear about Chris’ journey beginning as a rookie crime reporter to a novelist and podcaster. Chris will also talk about how he uses his real-life journalistic experiences to craft his fiction.Introduction by MWA board member Nancy Cole Silverman. CLICK HERE TO […] Find out more »
It’s Virtual, It’s Free, It’s Coming June 12 & 13, 2021. The California Crime Writer’s Conference (CCWC) will feature Guest of Honor Cara Black, and bestselling authors Victoria Thompson, Deborah Crombie, Anne Perry, Jeffery Deaver, and Rachel Howzell Hall. Sunday will be devoted to manuscript critiques by experienced agents and editors. To learn more and to register go to ccwconference.org Find out more »
Like in 2020, the 2021 LA Times Festival of Books has been postponed due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Find out more »
Like in 2020, this year’s Tucson Festival of Books has been cancelled due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Find out more »
The 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.
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