Robert Goddard to receive CWA Diamond Dagger 2019
The Crime Writers’ Association is delighted to announce that Robert Goddard is to receive the 2019 CWA Diamond Dagger, the highest honour in British crime writing. The Dagger award recognises authors whose crime writing careers have been marked by ...
Cake and Crime Evening with Cath Staincliffe
Wednesday 9th October- 6-7.30pm, Widnes Library Tickets Early bird £5 (book before 1st October) / Full price £7.50 (Cake included in ticket price) Book online via the library website or at any Halton Library Book lovers, thriller readers and an...
Yeovil Literary Festival Event – Jane Corry
Jane Corry is a former magazine journalist who spent three years as writer in residence of a high security prison for men. The often hair-raising experiences helped to inspire her Sunday Times - bestselling psychological thrillers. Her latest book is...
Margate Bookie – Mark Billingham
A body is found on Margate Sands… Join Mark Billingham as he reads from his latest crime blockbuster Their Little Secret. Mark’s first novel, Sleepyhead, was an instant bestseller in the UK. The series of crime novels featuring London-based ...
2022 CWA Dagger Awards Announced
Ray Celestin, MW Craven, Janice Hallett and Mark Billingham awarded 2022 CWA Daggers. The winners of the 2022 CWA Daggers, which honour the very best in the crime writing genre, have been announced. [For photos of the event, see: https://thecw...
Author Talk and Book Signing with Lindsey Davis
Lindsey Davis will talk about her career as a historical novelist, which now covers two series of mysteries set in the imperial Roman period. She will be reading from her latest Flavia Albia novel, A Capitol Death and answering any questions audience...
Slaughter in Southwold Crime Writers Festival Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th June
2017 marks the fifth annual ‘Slaughter in Southwold’ festival featuring talks by a number of top crime writers as well as other crime themed activities. This year’s packed programme features Elly Griffiths, M.J. Arlidge, Isabelle Grey, Harry B...
Alderney Literary Festival
Featuring a line-up of best-selling and award-winning authors, the festival focuses on historical writing and runs from Friday March 17th to Sunday March 19th with talks, panel discussions and fringe events. It opens with a fascinating panel discu...
Flame Tree to publish Crime Writers’ Association anthology
Flame Tree Publishing have agreed a deal with the Crime Writers’ Association to publish the latest anthology of stories by CWA members, to be edited by Martin Edwards. Vintage Crimes will be a CWA anthology with a difference, celebrating members’...
Short story guide
Short story guide We accept short story submissions for the CRA website, to provide you with a platform to win over new readers and expand your fan base. It might also be useful to showcase your writing skills if you’re looking for a new agent or ...
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