Directory of Mystery Resources

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Resources for mystery writers.

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• American Crime Writers League

  http://www.acwl.org/
  Formed in the late 1980s by a group of writers who wanted a private forum for exchanging ideas.

• Blood at the Source

  http://www.barbarafister.com/BloodattheSource.html
  Tips for mystery writers on how to get the most out of libraries and the Web. Includes contemporary crime, criminal justice, and general research sources and strategies. By Barbara Fister.

• Boucheron World Mystery Convention

  http://www.bouchercon.com/
  Central information site for the annual event. B'Con.

• Crime Writers’ Association

  http://www.thecwa.co.uk/
  A professional body which represents commercially published authors and people from related industries. Home of the Dagger Awards.

• Giacalone, Joe

  http://joegiacalone.net/
  A retired NYPD detective sergeant and author of the Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators published by Looseleaf Law, Inc.. Blog, interviews and articles.

• Hovey, Joan Hall

  http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/joanhallhovey/index.htm
  Official site of suspense author Joan Hall Hovey with a note to inspire aspiring authors.

• Mystery Writers of America

  http://www.mysterywriters.org/
  MWA helps negotiate contracts, watches developments in legislation and tax law, sponsors symposia and mystery conferences, and publishes books, including the Mystery Writer's Handbook.

• Mystery Writers of America: Florida Chapter

  http://www.mwaflorida.org/
  Offers membership and meeting details.

• Mystery Writers of America: Rocky Mountain Chapter

  http://www.rmmwa.org/
  Mystery writers, mystery books, up and coming authors, chapter news and events.

• Public Safety Writers Association

  http://www.policewriter.com/
  Open to new and experienced, published and not yet published writers. Includes newsletter and writing competition details.

• Scene of the Crime Festival

  http://www.sceneofthecrime.ca/
  Annual gathering of mystery writers and readers celebrates the heritage of Wolfe Island, Ontario, as the birthplace of Grant Allen, Canada's first crime writer.

• Sisters in Crime - Toronto Chapter

  http://www.torontosistersincrime.ca/
  A group for mystery readers, writers, and pre-published writers. Offers interesting speakers, a newsletter, and special field trips for members.

• The Short Mystery Fiction Society

  http://shortmystery.blogspot.ca/
  Seeks to recognize writers and readers who promote and support short mysteries in the press, in other mystery organizations, and through awards.

• Thrill Writing

  http://thrillwriting.blogspot.com/
  Resource site for suspense, crime, thriller, and mystery writers. Includes information for plotting and expert information to get the details correct. Site by Fiona Quinn.

• Yahoo Groups: SEMWA · Mystery Writers of America - Southeast

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/semwa/
  A list for mystery writers who are members of Mystery Writers of America and live in the southeast region, US.

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