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 »
Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Adam Sikes is the author of the international espionage thriller, Landslide, and is the co-author of the non-fiction book, Open Skies: My Life as Afghanistan’s First Female Pilot. Prior to taking up the pen, Adam spent twenty-five years serving in national security both in the US Marines and […] Find out more »
Join SoCalMWA on August 31 at 6:30 p.m. (PT) for a virtual celebration of some of crime fiction’s current best writers, moderated by Ona Russell. Featuring Rachel Howzell Hall, Alex Segura, Tracy Clark, and Leslie Budewitz. After the readings, you’ll be able to ask the authors questions about their work, careers, or anything else. REGISTER […] 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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