Dallas Mystery Writers


All writers welcome
Join when you're ready
Fun mix of beginner to professional
Murder for fun and profit!

Dallas Mystery Writers

A group of friendly writers enjoying a program at every meeting. Sometimes about writing, sometimes about criming (descriptions, not instructions).

LOCATION:
The Dallas Mystery Writers meet the first Saturday of each month (except January) at the Olive Garden, 4240 Belt Line (at Midway), Addison, TX, 75001. Meeting time is 10:15 AM—Noon, followed by lunch.

There is a $10 fee for non-members (cash only) for the program and drinks-only attendees when we meet in person (members get in automatically). No reservations necessary — there’s always room for another writer. Stay after the program and break bread(sticks) with your fellow writers.

Contact James with questions  

    SERVICE DOGS: TRAINING AND USES

    by

    LAUREN VAUGHN

    October 3, 2026, 10:15 AM

    Lauren Vaughan, Director of Development at Patriot PAWS Service Dogs and a native Dallasite, will share with us how service dogs play a crucial role in helping to restore hope and independence to disabled veterans and first responders. Accompanied by Jenny, a Public Access Service Dog, we’ll learn what it takes to train one of these life-saving dogs, what they do for their person, and how Patriot PAWS is growing to meet the needs of future generations of veterans.

    Membership Details

    We are open to writers of all genres, from mystery to romance to speculative fiction and all points in between. If you want to write or write better, you are welcome to attend any of our regular meetings.

    Zoom Access, onsite prepayments, and support for the group’s continuing efforts (dues, kinda, and support) are $50 per year.

    Members attend in-person meetings for free and get the Zoom link for meetings they prefer to attend remotely (although we’ll miss you).

    MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
    •No door fee at meetings
    •Zoom link provided for every meeting.
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