Tag Archives: MWPA

Writing Alone and Celebrating Community

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Brenda Buchanan

I retreated to a lake in York County at the end of August, taking along my computer, comfy clothes and some food. My only job for a couple of days was to write, write some more, and talk about writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged community, MWPA, retreat, writing | 8 Comments

The New Year Is Off To A Great Start

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

It’s only January 17 in the year 2019 and I’m feeling that this year will have a lot in store for we writers. First: I was invited to be a participant in Guys and Goals, a forum for gifted fifth … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vaughn's Posts | Tagged 2019, book marketing, Maine, MWPA | 1 Comment

Crime Wave Therapy or Self-help for the Mystery Minded

Posted on March 31, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Our guest blogger today is writer Karla Whitney, sharing some of her writer’s journey and the value of conferences and community to a writer. Back in April 2011, I attended Maine Crime Wave at University of Southern Maine. This was … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blog, Uncategorized | Tagged Barbara Ross, Best New England Crime Stories 2015: Rogue Wave, Brenda Buchanan, Cornelia Reed, Fuse Literary, Gayle Lynds, Gerry Boyle, Kate Flora, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Lea Wait, Level Best Books, Maine Crime Wave, Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, MWPA, Mystery Writers of America New England, New England Crime Bake, Paul Dorion, Sarah Graves, Short Fuse Guides, Sisters in Crime, Toby Ball, University of Southern Maine | 9 Comments

Sunday Update: August 11, 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by kaitlynkathy

Scheduled to blog this week at Maine Crime Writers are Vicki Doudera (Monday), Lea Wait (Tuesday), Jim Hayman (Wednesday), Jayne Hitchcock (Thursday), Julia Spencer-Fleming (Friday) and on Saturday we’ll have an interview with Dorothy Cannell, who will be contributing the occasional … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Barb Ross, Bob Thomas, clammed up, Dorothy Cannell, Jayne Hitchcock, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Flora, Lea Wait, Lincoln County Historical Association, MWPA, Stable Gallery, Vicki Doudera, Winslow Homer | 1 Comment

MWPA and “Thrillers From A to Z”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

James Hayman: This winter I’ll be leading a six part workshop titled “Thrillers From A to Z” that’s designed to guide six to ten beginning and intermediate writers through the difficult and sometimes excruciating process of writing and hopefully publishing … Continue reading →

Posted in Jim's Posts | Tagged crime stories, crime writing, crime writing workshops, Jack McMorrow Mysteries, James Hayman, Kate Flora, Lea Wait, Maine Crime Writers, maine mysteries, MWPA, mystery writing, suspense writing workshops, The Chill of Night, The Cutting, thriller writing workshops, Thrillers From A to Z, workshop, writing | 2 Comments

Maine Literary Awards To Include Awards for Crime and Sci Fi.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Jim Hayman: Last week Josh Bodwell, the talented and energetic young Executive Director of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, sent out a press release announcing that nominations for MWPA’s 2012 Maine Literary Awards were open and that submissions will … Continue reading →