Events

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Ongoing Event: MWA NorCal Saturday Write-In

Every Saturday from 10:45 AM-Noon
Join us on Saturday mornings for 10 minutes of chatty camaraderie followed by some dedicated writing time. 
Members, email MWANorCalEvents@gmail.com and request the Google Meet link to join.


Upcoming Events:

Saturday, April 20
2 PM
Dr. Jen Prosser: Pick Your Poison
Want to learn more about poisons used in murder? Dr. Jen Prosser, creator and host of the Pick Your Poison Podcast, gives a Primer on Poisons, discussing poisons and toxins from cases taken from headline news. She’ll discuss popular historical poisons like arsenic and cyanide as well as modern toxins like the cage convulsant, tetramine. Join her for a fun discussion packed with fascinating facts and surprising cases and inventive criminals. 

Register in advance for this meeting.
Passcode: 521402

 

Saturday, April 27
6 PM
MWA NorCal will be participating in the 3rd Annual Hayward Lit Hop.
Books on B – 1014 B Street (Main & Foothill)
Our members will read from their recent mysteries and thrillers.
Michelle Chouinard, Host
Glenda Carroll, Robin Somers, and T.E. MacArthur

 

Saturday, May 4
2 PM
Karen Phillips: What Makes a “Killer” Book Cover?
Join us for a presentation from Karen Phillips of Phillips Covers. Karen is a graphic designer passionate about book covers with a degree in Applied Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She has worked freelance for many indie authors and small publishers including Poisoned Pen Press, Blue River Press, and Entangled. She enjoys creating covers for all genres—especially cozy, mystery, and crime fiction.

Register in advance for this meeting.
Passcode: 394157

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.