Video submission guide
Video submission guide We are not currently running a video series. But following the success of our YouTube member videos in 2020-21, weβll be inviting you to send in themed videos again soon. Keep an eye on Red Herrings and members' email upd...
Paddington Book Festival
Three CWA authors will be speaking as part of the Paddington Book Festival. The meetings will take place at the Paddington Library, Porchester Road, London W2 5DU (nearest Underground: Royal Oak). Elizabeth Flynn will be talking on September 6th, 6....
Crime and the City Talk
Duncan Campbell β Crime and the City - City of London Police Museum, Guildhall Library December 8th, 6pm, Drinks reception 7pm From Thief-taker General to the Krays, from the worldβs first crime reporter to the trial of the News of the World pho...
Margery Allingham Short Mystery Prize Winner to Be Announced 17 June
The world-famed Crime Writersβ Association (CWA) has announced the shortlist for its Margery Allingham Short Mystery competition, with the winner to be announced online on 17 June at midday. The competition celebrates the classic mystery story, ...
Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition – Rules
Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition - The rules Please read all terms carefully before submitting your entry. Please pay attention to the Margery Allinghamβs definition of a mystery and the chronology it outlines. Submission of an entry...
Membership FAQ
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Debut Dagger Tips: Kristina Stanley
Prepare to be deeply jealous when you find out the circumstances in which Kristina Stanley penned her Debut Dagger shortlisted novel, Blaze. However, despite a deeply glamourous writing story, the Canadian newcomer faced the same struggle as a...
North Norfolk U3A – True Crime: One Day Conference
The North Norfolk U3A One Day Conference includes the following presentation: Norfolk Murder - From Stanfield Hall to the last person to hang in the county β Neil Storey The Secret Poisoner - A history of poison murder in the 19th Century - Linda ...
How are Independent Publishers Shaking Up the Book Industry?
Byte the Book's last event of the year, sponsored by the Publishers Association, looks at the rise of independent publishers. Discussion: Independent publishers have been transforming the publishing industry in recent times, by winning prizes and se...
Shetland Noir 2023
ShetlandΒ Arts is delighted to announce the return ofΒ ShetlandΒ NoirΒ from 15-18th June 2023. The festival will run from the evening of Thursday to Sunday evening, atΒ Shetlandβs arts venue in Lerwick, Mareel, and will include a variety of fun ...
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