Join us for MWA-U on historical mysteries, Nov 18

Wed., Nov. 18; 8 PM Eastern; on Zoom

Once Upon a Crime: Bringing Historical Mysteries to Life

The past is full of secrets—and excellent motives for murder. Join L.A. Chandlar for a MWAU class on crafting historical mysteries that immerse readers in another era while keeping them turning pages. Explore how to weave research and your own unique flair into a compelling story, create characters shaped by their times, and build clues and investigations that fit a world before modern forensics. From avoiding anachronisms to balancing period detail with pacing, discover how to make history an essential part of the mystery.

Presenter Bio:

L.A. Chandlar is the author of the Lane Sanders Mystery Series. Laurie has been nominated for the Agatha, Lefty, Macavity, and Anthony Awards; winner of Suspense Magazine’s Crimson Scribe and the Guides Association of NY Apple Award. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Laurie has worked in PR at General Motors, toured the nation managing a rock band, and has raised funds and mentored artists at a major non-profit for over 20 years. Laurie is also a motivational speaker and has worked with a wide variety of audiences including the Sisters in Crime Speaker’s Bureau and a women’s group with the United Nations. Her next stand-alone novel releasing Thanksgiving 2026 is “The Lost Stories: Based on true holiday events that changed the course of history.”