2004 Bouchercon: St. Martin's editor, Kelly Ragland, agent Meg Ruley and Rhys Bowen, with Rhys's "tombstone" Anthony awards, one for best historical, one for best short story.
American Crime Writers League The ACWL was formed in the late 1980s by a group of writers who wanted a private forum for exchanging ideas, complaining about almost everything, and trying to understand this decidedly wacky business.
Bogie's Mystery Tours The original mystery events company and creators of Mystery Dinner Theater.
Crime Lab Project Please go to this site. Read about the crisis facing crime labs in this country, and see what you can do to help.
Crime Writers Association The Crime Writers' Association of the United Kingdom, originator of the Dagger Awards.
Crime Writers of Canada Be sure to check out Mystery Sources for authors and mystery related sites galore
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine One of the best mystery magazines around. One of the best short story magazines. (not just because they've bought short stories from me!)
Gerrit Kuilder's Page Based in Amsterdam. Some good mystery stuff and a link to the American Book Center
International Association of Crime Writers An organization of professional writers who have formed national branches in order to encourage communication among writers of all nationalities and to promote crime writing as an influential and significant art form.
Murder in the Magic City Murder in the Magic City is an annual conference held in Birmingham Alabama. I was a guest of honor there along with Lee Child in February 2003, and I have to tell you this is one terrific conference, run by some talented and enthusiastic organizers.
Mysteries in Print An on-going listing of new and upcoming mystery books and books on tape.
Sleuthfest One of my favorite conferences. This one's for writers as well as readers. Some good workshops for beginning and intermediate writers. Forensic stuff for established mystery writers. Plus Florida in March is great!
The Murder Squad crime writers from the North of England--John Baker, Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Chaz Brenchley, Margaret Murphy, Cath Staincliffe, and Stuart Pawson