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 »
Upcoming Meetings:
- TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS — Sign Up Now!
Join SoCal MWA at the Tucson Festival of Books, March 14-15. - Book Publicity Reality Check: What Authors Need to Know
Join us on Crowdcast on March 22 for this panel, featuring publicists Megan Beatie of Megan Beatie Communications; Kathleen Carter of Kathleen Carter Communications; and Kim Dower of Kim-from-L.A. - SoCal MWA at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Join SoCal MWA at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, April 18-19 on the USC campus in Los Angeles. - Crime Scene: L.A.
A Zoom conversation on April 25 with Los Angeles Times crime writer Christopher Goffard. - Los Angeles Lost and Found: Researching the City of Angels
Join crime fiction writers Naomi Hirahara (Crown City), Duane Swierczynski (California Bear) and Gary Phillips (Ash Dark as Night) on May 17 at the Book Jewel in L.A.