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Mystery Writers' Resources
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Blood at the Source: Research Tips for Mystery Writers 
 "This selective guide is more about how to get the most out of libraries and the Web than about specific sources." Includes information about using libraries, Internet research, and "getting the most out of reference librarians." From librarian and mystery author Barbara Fister. http://www.barbarafister.com/BloodattheSource.html Topics: Communications, English Language, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Writing Last updated Jun 21, 2003 Mystery One Bookstore: Author Interviews
Chatty interviews with close to a hundred contemporary mystery and suspense writers who have come to Milwaukee, Wis., to promote and sign their books at Mystery One Bookstore. Includes interviews with such stars of the genre as Peter Robinson, Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini, Tess Gerritsen, and Stuart Kaminsky. The final question in each interview is about the contents of the author's refrigerator. http://www.mysteryone.com/interviews.htm Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Writing Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Mystery Readers International (MRI)
MRI claims to be "the largest mystery fan/reader organization in the world, open to all readers, fans, critics, editors, publishers, and writers." The Web site has directories of mystery reading groups, periodicals, and bookstores. There are also archived selections from their quarterly print publication, Mystery Readers Journal, a few author interviews, and a list of the winners (from 1987 onward) of MRI's Macavity Award for mystery short stories, novels, and nonfiction. http://www.mysteryreaders.org/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Writing Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Mystery Writers of America (MWA)
"MWA watches developments in legislation and tax law, sponsors symposia and mystery conferences, presents the Edgar Awards, and provides information for mystery writers." There is a section of nominees and winners of various awards in the mystery writing field. A "For Writers" page links to sites about the business of writing, publishers, mystery bookstores, and more. http://www.mysterywriters.org/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Writing Last updated Jun 21, 2003 |
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