“We've never not given out the awards, no matter what is going on in the world. The tradition continues, just in another format. I won’t say it’s almost like being there because nothing beats the excitement of being in the room where the Edgar Awards happen, of cheering on those who take home the statue, or hearing leaders of the genre discuss mysteries and being able to answer questions during the symposium.īut this is a terrific way to honor those works and authors, following the trend that countless other organizations are doing not only across the country but worldwide.

EDT on the MWA Twitter page.Īt the same Twitter address, MWA has been sharing videos of authors reading their nominated works. The 2020 Edgar Awards will be announced on April 30, 2020, beginning at 11 a.m. It was to have been the week of Edgar Awards festivities to celebrate that anniversary with parties around New York City at bookstores, restaurants and apartments, a terrific symposium to discuss genre trends and culminating with the banquet to honor the books, short stories and films nominated for the Edgar.īut as we all know, the pandemic has forced the cancellation of many high-profile events, forcing traditions to be put aside-or revised-as we concentrate on staying healthy and sheltering in place.īut what hasn’t been canceled is that MWA’s 75th anniversary will still be celebrated.Īnd what hasn’t been canceled is that MWA will still honor the Edgar Awards nominees-just in a different format.

This was to have been the week to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Mystery Writers of America (MWA).

Tom doherty associates publishing