The Crime Writers’ Association

cRYmE Day

Saturday 14th September 2019 10.30am – 4.30pm Rye Methodist Church TN31 7HE Performers: Simon Brett, Martin Edwards, William Shaw & Lynne Truss Rye’s first Cryme Day is a fabulous opportunity to meet, listen to and eat with four brilliant ...


Cryme Day

Rye’s first Cryme Day is a fabulous opportunity to meet, listen to and eat with four brilliant crime writers. Chaired by Guy Fraser-Sampson, the day will also include a murder-themed four-course lunch at The Mermaid Inn. Find out what makes crime ...


Murder at The Word – Writers’ Day

We will be joined by the amazing Murder Squad, a collective of six crime writers from the North of England, for a jam-packed weekend of workshops, author talks & insider tips on writing and information about the world of publishing The Murder Sq...


Murder at The Word – Readers’ Day

A rare chance to meet all of Murder Squad (Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Kate Ellis, Margaret Murphy, Chris Simms and Cath Staincliffe) at one event as well as forensics specialist Helen Pepper. Panel discussions and author talks for all crime reade...


Murder One, Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival

Brought to you online for the past two years, Murder One, Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival is back with a bang from 4-9 October with a host of in person and online events at a new venue, Dun Laoghaire’s stunning dlr LexIcon Library ...


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 ...


Lindsey Davis talks online about latest Flavia Albia novel A Comedy of Terrors

Online through Online Teams at Hertfordshire Libraries on Tuesday 9 November at 7pm. Bestselling 'mistress of Roman Crime', Lindsey Davis talks about A Comedy of Terrors, set in Ancient Rome. The next book in the thrilling, immersive Flavia Albia s...


Traditionally Published membership

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Emerging author membership

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Self-published membership – Application form

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