The Crime Writers’ Association

Brian Price Books Signing

Join author Brian Price as he signs his new book, Fatal Image, on 27 November at 8.00pm, at the Black Cat Micropub in Somerset. This event is free....


On behalf of the late Seán Haldane – Book Launch with Music


Unconventional Detectives

Join Nicola Smith and Bristol writers Bryan J. Mason, Jean, Burnett, and Heather Jo Reed at Sea Mills Library for a discussion about quirky detectives. This event is free....


Walking Tour: Agatha Christie’s London

Explore London locations with connections to Agatha Christie, including homes and luxury hotels. This event is free, but booking is essential. You can do that here.  ...


“Killing People for Fun and Profit” a guest lecture by Val McDermid

The Literary Leicester Festival welcomes bestselling author Val McDermid cto Leicester discuss her writing, her inspirations and the fatal attraction of crime fiction. CWA Diamond Dagger recipient, Val McDermid, has sold over 15 million books to d...


Author Event: Daniella Barnett (USA)

Join author Daniella Barnett at The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City! This event is free, but if you'd like to pre-order a signed copy of Daniella's latest book, Secrets Lie in Wait to pick up at the event, you can do so here....


Dagger in the Library

Dagger in the Library  The Dagger in the Library 2025 will be open shortly for libraries and borrowers to put forward names for libraries to vote on in the New Year. The Dagger in the Library is a prize for a body of work by an established write...


Diamond Crime @ Narbeth Museum

Diamond Crime at Chapter One Saturday 15th October 2022 Authors from the new indie Welsh crime publisher, Diamond Crime, will be visiting Chapter One the Bookshop, Narberth Museum. 11am to 12pm Creating Characters a workshop with Jacqueline Ha...


Crime Readers

Crime readers The Crime Writers’ Association supports, promotes and celebrates crime writing from across the globe. We’re proud to be a thriving, growing community with a membership encompassing authors of all ages and at all stages of their car...


Private: CWA announces new Treasurer

Belatedly (but no less importantly) we are delighted to announce Andrew Subramaniam as the CWA Honorary Treasurer. Andrew Subramaniam is a partner in HW Fisher & Company’s media group. As well as advising numerous authors and journalists, he ha...


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