The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers is thrilled and honored to present the 2021 Faust Award for lifetime achievement to the wonderfully talented and incredibly prolific Max Allan Collins. Mr. Collins’ has developed a dozen Mike Hammer novels from Mickey Spillane’s…
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Welcome to the Turning the Tied Blog Tour!
We’re on tour! And spreading the word far and wide about our fantastic new tome for charity, the World Literacy Foundation. The wonderful contributors to Turning the Tied are sharing their experiences and inspirations regarding their anthology stories. Makes the…
A Blast from the Past – the Origins of the IAMTW
(This essay is from our new IATMW charity anthology, Turning the Tied.) SEE THE MOVIE! WATCH THE SHOW! READ THE BOOKS! Max Allan Collins Novels based on TV and movies – and novels on which TV and movies were based…
A Spectacular Anthology of Fantastical Tales
Turning the Tied . . . . . . as in, tied-in fiction This dazzling collection of uplifting and curious tales will take you through the centuries and from the depths of the ocean to the stars. You’ll discover well-known,…
Turning the Tied
Like so many others, we at the IAMTW watched—horrified, heartbroken, and furious—as the tumultuous events transpired in the Spring and Summer of 2020 in the U.S.. The IAMTW added its voice of support to those fighting for better conditions, for…
IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
With Yahoo Groups shutting down, the IAMTW is transitioning to Groups.io for our member communications. If you haven’t already, PLEASE switch over to the new group. Also please help spread the word to all the fellow members you know. Thanks.
2020 Faust Award Winner: Jean Rabe, Grandmaster
The IAMTW is thrilled to present the 2020 Faust Award to USA Today bestselling author Jean Rabe. A novelist and short story writer extraordinaire, the long-time editor also previously produced IAMTW’s newsletter. She’s written novels for Dragonlance, Dungeons and Dragons, and Forgotten Realms,…
Pride Month
With all that’s been going on in the world and in the country –coronavirus, economic downturn, riots, protests—other things can get lost in the shuffle and social media trending. However yesterday’s landmark Supreme Court Decision protecting the rights of LGBQT…
2020 Scribe Award Nominees and WINNERS
UPDATED 7/15/20: Congratulations to the Winners! We’re delighted to announce the nominees for the SCRIBE AWARDS, presented every year by the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers. Winners will be announced on July 15! Congratulations to all nominees! It was a very…
IAMTW Statement
The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers stands against discrimination and intolerance. In this time of upheaval, we proudly support those protesting and working to fight inequity and injustice. We add our voices to the calls to increase inclusivity, promote…