to mwasw.org, the online home of the Mystery Writers of America, Southwest Chapter. Our chapter offers programs, information, and networking for published and aspiring mystery/suspense writers living in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. We hope you'll find information here that's helpful to you.

are offered regularly in Dallas and Houston. Some meetings feature speakers; others are for networking. We hope you'll enjoy, learn, and return. For more information, please visit the Meetings page.

We regret that, due to the economy and the flu scare, the Southwest Chapter's June Conference has been cancelled for 2009. Anyone who has sent in checks will receive a refund check. Those who paid by PayPal will be refunded by PayPal. We hope to have news of a one day chapter workshop later this year.

include bestselling authors, award winners, and authors just getting started in the field.