The Crime Writers’ Association

CRIME FICTION: EXTREME PLEASURES

Crime fiction is now the most popular genre of novel, with whole sections given over to it in bookshops. Crime dramas on TV, often based on book series, are a staple of the TV schedules. What makes it so popular? And how do writers bring off a sense ...


No Better Place to Be in May than CrimeFest

CrimeFest. One of the UK's most loved crime-writing festivals. CrimeFest is a convention for people who like to read an occasional crime novel as well as for die-hard fanatics. Drawing top crime novelists, readers, editors, publishers and reviewers ...


Litfest 2023

Lancaster's literature festival explores the best of contemporary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. This year's event will feature bestselling crime writer MW Craven amongst others. And the best thing is, the entire weekend is completely free! Can't m...


Hannah Brennan and Naomi Williams In Conversation

On 6 November at 6:15pm, join authors Hannah Brennan and Naomi Williams at Woolwich Centre Library in London! Both authors will discuss their novels and process. This event is free, but booking is recommended. You can get your tickets here....


LAUNCH OF DEATH AT WOLF’S NICK

Join award winning author Diane Janes at the official launch of her new book 'Death at Wolf's Nick'. The event will take place in The Memorial Hall, Otterburn, Northumberland, scene of the original inquest into the death of Evelyn Foster, whose murde...


Helen Golden: Author Q&A

On 27 June at 1.00pm, join author Helen Golden for a book signing and author Q&A!...


Author Talk: Renita D’Silva

On Thursday 12 June at 10:30AM at Marlow Library, join author Renita D'Silva for an interview, reading, and Q&A! To book your place at this free event, email lib-mar@buckinghamshire.gov.uk....


Historia Live: Wicked Ireland

‘Historia Live – Dublin’, is an exciting new series of literary events in Ireland highlighting historical fiction, in association with the Historical Writers’ Association (HWA) and Dublin UNESCO City of Literature. The f...


From Idea to Publication and Beyond

Come see Linda Stratmann and ask those questions you've always wanted to know the answers too - from being an author to getting your novel published. Linda will also be discussing her new crime novel 'A True and Faithful Brother'. Although the even...


Reporter sleuths & crime fiction

Reporter Sleuths in Crime Fiction: Join crime author Fiona Veitch Smith in conversation with Warwickshire Libraries, Newcastle Libraries and the British Library. Warwickshire Libraries, in partnership with Newcastle Libraries and the British Libra...


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