The Crime Writers’ Association

CWA Dagger Awards Longlists Announced

The 2021 longlists for the prestigious CWA Dagger awards, which honour the very best in the crime writing genre, have been announced. The world-famous Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Daggers are the oldest awards in the genre, and have been synony...


Kate Ellis talks about her latest books at Arnold & Newark Libraries, Notts

On 7 March author Kate Ellis will be speaking at Arnold Library, Nottingham at 10.30pm and at Newark Library at 4pm. Popular author, and CWA Dagger in the Library shortlister for 2017, Kate will be talking about her work in general and reading from ...


Kate Ellis-Bullock will be speaking at Ilfracombe Library

On 29 May 2018 at 6pm, Kate will be speaking at Ilfracombe Library EX34 9DS Kate will be talking about her writing and her books, particularly her new trilogy set in the aftermath of the Great War and her latest Wesley Peterson novel, The Mechanical...


Kate Ellis will be speaking at South Molton Library

On 6 September 2018 at 6.30pm, Kate will be speaking at South Molton Library, Devon EX36 3BU. Kate will be talking about her writing and her books, particularly her new trilogy set in the aftermath of the Great War and her latest Wesley Peterson nov...


Kate Ellis presents a Murder Mystery Afternoon at Mansfield Library

On 9 October 2018 at 2pm, Kate will be will be presenting a Murder Mystery Afternoon at Mansfield Library, Notts NG18 1NH. Kate will be talking about her writing and her books, particularly her new trilogy set in the aftermath of the Great War and h...


Kate Ellis Murder Evening at Worksop Library

On 9 October 2018 at 7.30pm, Kate will be speaking at Worksop Library, Notts S80 2BP. Kate will be talking about her writing and her books, particularly her new trilogy set in the aftermath of the Great War and her latest Wesley Peterson novel, The ...


Suffolk Bookfest with Crime Writers

The full programme and details can be found at www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/bookfest but these events might be of most interest: Monday 24 October - How to write a thriller with Erin Kelly at Stradbroke Library Wednesday 26 October - James Runcie...


Dagger in the Library

The Dagger in the Library is one of six highly prized CWA Dagger Awards, which have been awarded to crime writers since 1955. It is a unique literary award in that it offers a chance for readers to nominate their favourite British crime fiction autho...


Crime Scene at Cardiff Central Library Hub

Join Elly Griffiths, GB Williams, Sarah Ward, Jacqueline Harrett, David Penny, Abi Barden, GH Williams, Marie Anne Cope, Paul Burke, Alis Hawkins, and more for a day of workshops to hone your craft! Learn more here, and book individual events here!...


Kate Ellis headlines at Crediton Literary Festival with a crime focus

A one-day Literary Festival on Saturday 5 June presented online via Zoom. Sixteen authors are speaking on a range of genres throughout the day, with a 10pm crime panel, Victoria Dowd at 1.30pm and Kate Ellis headlining in the afternoon. Tickets are f...


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