Our country is reckoning with the greatest uprising in support of racial justice. As citizens and as artists, crime writers are uniquely positioned to question the power structures, dangers, and victories of this moment while revealing the darker truths many people may still wish to ignore. Join S.A. Cosby, Rachel Howzell Hall, Steph Cha, Richie Narvaez and John Fram as they discuss the future … Read more

The MWA Mid-Atlantic Chapter is delighted to invite you to join us for an online presentation by Jane Friedman on Self-Publishing Trends and Changes. There will be a question and answer period after the presentation. Date: Monday, July 13, 2020 Time: 12 PM via Zoom Jane has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, … Read more

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America is announcing NEW programs and online meetings for ALL of our members, no matter where you live. Until otherwise noted, our meetings will be presented online so that you can attend using your computer or other device. Our first online meeting will be at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, … Read more

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of MWA has elected to cancel the planned April chapter meeting in order to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.  We’re also putting planned future meetings on hold until the current public health crisis is past.

  (Photo credit: Three Irish Girls)    Do you dream of quitting your day job to write full-time? Are you nearing retirement, or have you been offered a buyout? It’s a big and valiant leap from the structure of a 9-5 job to a full-time creative life, and it helps to make some plans in … Read more

Join us at our February meeting, to hear veteran prosecutor/bestselling novelist Allison Leotta and award-winning author and historian Daniel Stashower talk about how fact becomes fiction, what legal mysteries get wrong and right, and the real-life work that inspired Allison’s books. To sign up (and pay online) for the Tuesday February 18, meeting, visit the Eventbrite link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mwa-mid-atlantic-monthly-meeting-februrary-2020-tickets-92214705667) And mark … Read more

Sisters in Crime Chesapeake Chapter Event Co-Sponsored with MWA-Mid Atlantic Chapter Sunday, February 9th, 2020 WRITING MARATHON 1-5pm Reston Regional Library 11925 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 You’re invited to a writing marathon! Have you made a new year’s resolution to finish your latest novel or short story? Are you looking for a chance … Read more

Long time no see! It’s been a while since the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America got together on our own. That changes on November 12, when we hope you will join us for Networking, Reconnecting and Fun at the National Press Club The NPC will be our new central location for monthly … Read more