NEWS & EVENTS

October 26-30, 2025

Santa Fe, NM

The Writer Unboxed UnConference – Grace Wynter Session: Fuel Your Story

A great story doesn’t just flicker—it burns hotter with every turn, regardless of genre. The best books and screenplays keep audiences on edge, delivering the kind of moments that change everything. Whether it’s a shocking revelation, a twist that redefines expectations, or a character making an impossible choice, these moments don’t just shock—they fuel the fire, forcing the story forward in ways the audience can’t resist.

April 10, 2025

Grace Wynter Receives Mystery Writers of America 2025 Barbara Neely Grant

“We’re delighted to be able to recognize Ms. Austin and Ms. Wynter ,” said MWA’s Executive Vice President James L’Etoile. “And we’re hoping they can use the grant to help grow their careers. We had a lot of fantastic applicants this year, which made choosing only two scholarship recipients a difficult job for the jury. But what a wonderful problem to have. The spirit of Barbara Neely shines through the work of this year’s participants, many of whom were inspired to write their own stories after reading her books. These are writers we’re sure to hear a lot from in the years ahead, and MWA is honored to support strong, diverse voices in the world of crime fiction.”

April 1, 2025

Tessera Editorial Relaunches as Tessera Creatives

When Tessera Editorial was scheduled to close, Grace Wynter, with the support of a group of Tessera Alumni relaunched the platform as Tessera Creatives, an online directory that connects authors and publishers with skilled, culturally competent freelance creatives who provide services for the publishing industry.