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 »

Meetings

Watch one of our previous meetings on SoCal MWA’s Crowdcast Channel, like April’s Writing for Television and September’s Writing Private Eyes.

• SoCalMWA Presents; The Greatest Mystery of All: How to promote your book! Three public relations professionals share what authors need to know about book publicity.
  Sunday, February 16, 202511AM PT SoCalMWA Presents; The Greatest Mystery of All: How to promote your book! Three public relations professionals share what authors need to know about book publicity. Whether you have a book publishing in the next year or two or your novel is still a work in progress, it’s never too soon … Read more