The Crime Writers’ Association

Crime Publishers & Writers at Event in Chorley, Lancashire

Publishers Sapere Books and Gritstone Publishing Co-operative as well as crime writers Simon Michael, D J Harrison and Ruth Sutton will be highlighting the different ways of getting published. Writers, whether beginners or more experienced, are wel...


Liverpool Noir with Kate Ellis and Barry Forshaw

Join us for an evening discussing Liverpool-Noir in the company of some of Liverpool's finest crime writers. Hosting the evening is author, broadcaster and journalist Barry Forshaw who we are thrilled to welcome back to his home city. Barry will be j...


Introduction to Health for Authors: A Holistic Approach

Join fellow authors and educational writers for a wellbeing focused morning. Author and Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant Ignaty Dyakov will look at strategies to help you manage health issues and improve energy levels. Drawing on his recommendations ...


Cath Staincliffe: Author of The Girl in the Green Dress

Cath Staincliffe talk looking at reading, writing, libraries and her new book The Girl in the Green Dress. For more information and to book, please click here. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-talk-cath-staincliffe-tickets-37193122631 ...


Meeting and networking

Meeting and networking The CWA’s members are professional authors, agents, editors, reviewers, bloggers and booksellers working in the crime genre. Bringing them together, whether for business or pleasure, is a key benefit of membership. Ninety pe...


CWA to announce Dagger Shortlists at London reception on 26 July

The Crime Writers’ Association will announce shortlists for the 2017 Dagger awards at a drinks reception to be held at Waterstones, Piccadilly (Lower Ground Floor) from 6.30pm on Wednesday July 26. Shortlists will be announced for the following CWA...


Dagger in the Library 2017 Winner Announced

The winner of the CWA 2017 Dagger in the Library has been revealed: Mari Hannah. Mari said: ‘Membership of the Crime Writers’ Association links me to those who write and read crime fiction, essential for any author working in the genre. To re...


Reading Party with Greg Buchanan: Sixteen Horses

Reading Party with Greg Buchanan: Sixteen Horses Every now and again a book comes along with such buzz about it. Sixteen Horses is one of those and we’re proud to invite you to a Reading Party about this stunning debut. Near the dying English seas...


Crime Cymru online festival is back!

Gŵyl CRIME CYMRU Festival 2022 will be online, free to viewers, and include well-known national and international crime writers as well as featuring Welsh authors to cater to a range of tastes. At the festival, we will be showcasing stars of the ...


Crime at Catstrand

As part of National Crime Reading Month, crime novelist John Dean is to give a talk at Catstrand Arts Centre in New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, followed by a screening of classic crime film Brighton Rock. John, whose books regularly feature in ...


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