Stephen asked about the IACW (known in the countries where
English is not the first language by its Spanish acronym,
AIEP). Basically, we're an organization of 1,000 writers in
22 countries. IACW was founded in the mid-80's to fight
censorship and repression of writers in "dictator" countries,
whether of the left or the right. Now that many, though not
all, of those goals have been addressed, we are now
emphasizing the
"internationalization" of crime writing via annual meetings
(both our own separate ones in Prague, Vienna, Barcelona,
etc. and "tie-ins" to Bouchercon, Bloody Words, etc.),
newsletters, and attempts by members in one country to help
members from other countries get published in different
languages.
If you are interested in joining, and live in North America,
please ask for membership information through:
IACW/NA
PO
Box 8674
New
York, NY 10116-8674
If you live elsewhere, email me off-list, and I'll give you
the contact person in your country.
Best from Boston,
Jerry
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