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...
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...
Short story guide
Short story guide We accept short story submissions for the CRA website, to provide you with a platform to win over new readers and expand your fan base. It might also be useful to showcase your writing skills if you’re looking for a new agent or ...
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...
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, we’ll be inviting you to send in themed videos again soon. Keep an eye on Red Herrings and members' email upd...
Dagger in the Library
Dagger in the Library The Dagger in the Library 2024 is closed. Thank you for voting! The Dagger in the Library is a prize for a body of work by an established writer of crime fiction or non-fiction who has long been popular with borrowers from...
Breakfast Byte – Facebook Ads: How Do You Promote To Generate Sales?
Breakfast Byte Facebook Ads workshop at the Groucho Club on Wednesday 30 January. Title: Facebook Ads: How Do You Promote To Generate Sales? Refreshments: A light breakfast is included in the ticket price. Speaker: This Byte the Book workshop will be...
Author Winnie M Li at The Library
Join Winnie M Li at The Library for a very special book launch and author talk celebrating her debut novel, Dark Chapter. The event will include a short reading, Q and A session and book signing. Although the is free, please register your interest ...
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