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 »
University of Arizona Campus • March 14-15, 2020 9:30am to 5:30pm As in years past, MWA Southern California is delighted to be hosting a booth at the Tucson Festival of Books. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th, and all MWA members, regardless of chapter affiliation, are invited […] Find out more »
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Join us for… AUDIOBOOK PRODUCTION BY THE PROS Audiobooks have become an increasingly popular format in the past few years, with readers clamoring to get more from their favorite authors. What goes into arranging for audiobook publication? How are narrators chosen and how are the books produced? A special panel of narrators, producers, and directors […] Find out more »
Join SoCal Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime Los Angeles for an exciting special event presented by the LAPD’s leading instructor on interview and interrogation techniques. Learn what authors get right, get wrong, and how to elevate your work no matter what your genre. Detective Ninette Toosbuy retired from the LAPD with more […] 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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