ORLANDO, Fla. - s4story -- The Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) is proud to announce that Rosalie Spielman has been named its 2026 Mike Mullins Memorial Writer of the Year Award winner. The award recognizes Spielman's outstanding body of work and her remarkable contributions to the military writing community through her acclaimed series of cozy murder mysteries, each of which has earned MWSA recognition.

The Writer of the Year award is MWSA's highest honor, presented annually to an author whose work exemplifies the values of excellence, integrity, and service that define the military writing community. Spielman's cozy mystery series has consistently captivated readers while earning the admiration of her peers and judges alike.

"Rosalie Spielman represents everything we celebrate at MWSA," said John Cathcart, President of the Military Writers Society of America. "Her writing is not only consistently entertaining and masterfully crafted, but it has also resonated deeply with our members and our team of volunteer reviewers year after year. We are delighted to honor her with our highest distinction."

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Spielman's award‑winning series has collected multiple MWSA accolades, underscoring the remarkable and lasting quality of her storytelling. In her award‑winning books, she creates a cast of colorful characters whose humor consistently shines through. While many bring lightness and charm to her stories, some must also confront the real‑world challenges of warriors transitioning to civilian life and coping with the physical and emotional scars of conflict and loss.

The Military Writers Society of America will formally present the 2026 Writer of the Year award to Spielman during MWSA's Annual Membership Conference and Awards Banquet, to be held October 22–24, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

About the Military Writers Society of America

The Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) is a nationwide nonprofit association of authors, poets, and artists connected by the common bond of military service and a shared commitment to honoring it. Most of its members are active‑duty personnel, retirees, or veterans, while others are lifelong civilians who choose to pay tribute to the men and women who defend the nation through their writing or art. What unites the organization is a deep respect for service and a personal understanding of sacrifice, dedication, and the cost of freedom.