Private: Two Vice Chairs for the CWA
In a move away from tradition, the Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) has appointed not one but two Vice Chairs for the year 2017-2018. This follows Martin Edwards’ assumption of the role of Chair after serving as Vice Chair since 2015. The two new...
Book Launch: Dead on by Bryan Mason
On 20 November at 6:45pm, join author Bryan Mason for the launch of his new novel, Dead On! The event will take place at Holy Trinity, Bristol, BS8 4ST. This event is free....
Private: CWA Dagger featured on BBC Look North
The CWA Daggers were recently featured on BBC Look North, focused on CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger winner Trevor Wood and his work at The People’s Kitchen in Newcastle, inspiration for his debut novel The Man on the Street. ...
12 Criminally Good Hints for Crime Writing by Laraine Stephens
by Laraine Stephens Start with reading in the crime genre. You'll pick up how different authors approach their craft. You’ll learn to recognise good writing and bad writing. Also, there’s great advice in books and blogs about how to ...
Author profile guide
Updating your Author Profile on the CWA website Your CWA author profile is a powerful way to reach readers, if you complete it properly. It will feature prominently in Google search results, and we always link to your profile when promoting you as a...
Writers in Residence – at home with Rachel Sargeant
The CRA: Please tell us a little about yourself and the books you write. I’m a full-time author, living in Gloucestershire. Brought up in Lincolnshire, I have also lived in London, Shropshire, Germany and Wales and like to feature places I know i...
Book Launch: Retribution Song by Harry Navinski
Join Harry Navinski for the first event of his tour for his new book, Retribution Song. This event will take place on 12 November at 2.00pm at Cockermouth Library....
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 ...
Private: Kemptown Bookshop
Cathy Hayward of Kemptown Bookshop talks to Elly Griffiths Cathy Hayward is only the third owner of Kemptown Bookshop, Brighton’s oldest independent bookstore. She was a long-time fan of the shop, which has been on St George’s Road since 1976,...
Glenis Wilson – Dead Heat (A Harry Radcliffe Mystery)
Join Glenis from 12th July through to 19th July at North Shore Hotel to discuss his latest Horse Racing Mystery in the Harry Radcliffe Series: No.4, entitled - 'DEAD HEAT' published by Severn House Publishers. North Shore Hotel is a very special pl...
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