Writers Resources and Links

Mystery Writers of America

The website for the Mystery Writers of America contains information that will be helpful to every mystery writer, published or aspiring. Included in the site is a list of membership requirements, approved publishers, and links to the official websites of many of your favorite mystery authors.

Mystery Writers Resource

Author coach Jerry Hooten has put his knowledge of crime, police procedures and writing into a useful site for mystery writers. Check out his monthly E-zine and sign up to receive it free!

Preditors & Editors

Before getting involved with an untested agent or publisher, check them out at this site, Preditors & Editors. There are many publishing scams out there, so before you sign anything, check it out!

Web Bulletin Boards & Blogs

There are many great web boards and blogs for writers and mystery writers. Here are a few that you can check out:

• Writers BBS
• Absolute Write
• Mystery Writers Forum

Authors:

• Julie Hyzy
• Mark Bouton
• Michael A. Black
• Carl Brookins
• Dennis Collins
• Pamela Beaty
• Kali VanBaale

Mystery Conferences

• Love is Murder
• The Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave
• Mayhem in the Midlands
• Magna Cum Murder
• Bouchercon

Some Miscellaneous Resources

• Here is a listing of all public libraries
• Find Law is a great site for legal research
• Hoaxbusters
• Pet Finder
• First Class Credit Union
• Independent Book Stores
• Mystery Book Stores
• Mike's new blog
• Mike's MySpace page
• Mike's Facebook page