The Crime Writers’ Association

Jacquie Rogers – Roman historical crime


Jo Nesbo in Conversation With CJ Tudor

Waterstone's is delighted to host internationally bestselling author Jo Nesbo at Hoxton Hall to celebrate the release of The Night House, an expertly crafted coming-of-age horror novel reminiscent of genre classics, perfect for fans of Stephen King a...


Byte the Book: How Can We Sell More Books Through Non-Traditional Retail Channels?

Date: Monday 14th November 2016 Time: 18:30 to 21:00 Location: The Groucho Club, London Not specifically aimed at crime writers, but interetsing for writers in general. Byte the Book asks: as sales channels for books become increasingly polarised,...


WRITING WORKSHOP IN BRONTE COUNTRY WITH FRANCES BRODY

Join writer Frances Brody to explore the different approaches to writing a crime novel, with practical advice on creating characters, shaping plots and finding the right setting. There will be writing exercises to stretch your imagination and sharpen...


Granite Noir – Aberdeen Crime Writing Festival

Celebrate crime writing in the Granite City of Aberdeen! Explore topics such as "Gunpowder, Tattoos and Transportation: Aberdeen’s Inked Convicts," and even enjoy a conversation with David Suchet of Poirot fame. View the events schedule and b...


First Monday Crime Writing Special in London Feb 6

First Monday is a monthly crime fiction/thriller social night held in Central London. A mix between a social evening and a literary festival panel, First Mondays offer the crime fiction community – readers, writers and industry professionals – a ...


Book Launch: Flames of Anarchy


Morecambe & Vice Crime Writing Festival

Authors Peter Robinson, Frances Brody, Elly Griffiths, Sarah Hilary, Mari Hannah and many more participate in a fabulous selection of events at Morecambe’s iconic Winter Gardens over the last weekend of September. Beginning with a Murder Mystery at...


Glenda Young Author Event

Join bestselling author Glenda Young at Newcastle Noir! Book your tickets here....


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


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