The Crime Writers’ Association

A Mind to Murder – book launch in New York

For those in New York, CWA member Daniella Bernett will be doing a reading and signing copies of A Mind To Murder, the latest book in her Emmeline Kirby-Gregory Longdon mystery series about a journalist and a jewel thief. To find out more and to book...


Murder, Mystery and Mayhem with Pauline Rowson

Join bestselling author Pauline Rowson for a lively morning of crime! Tickets are £6, and you can buy yours here....


The Margery Allingham Society Presents…

On Saturday, 16 November, the Margery Allingham Society presents lunch, plus a screening of The Case of the Late Pig. The event will take place at the Concert Artistes' Association, 20 Bedford Street, London WC2E 9HP. The bar will open at noon, lunch...


NOIRELAND – A new crime fiction festival with a distinctly Irish accent

NOIRELAND is a celebration of Ireland’s love of crime fiction. We have the best in local talent, guest appearances by international crime-writing stars, and in-depth conversations with some of the greatest screenwriters to put crime dramas on the s...


Crime Time at Clapham Book Festival

CWA Diamond Dagger winner Simon Brett, OBE and author, barrister and Crown Court Judge Nicola Williams open the eight-day Clapham Book Festival with Crime Time, a discussion of Williams's fiction and her new book, Until Proven Innocent. Thriller wr...


Ian Rankin’s Top Six

Bestselling author Ian Rankin joins the Luke Deckard Show to discuss his all-time favourite books and albums and how they have influenced him over the years. Don't miss this free virtual event with CWA member Luke Deckard on 8 March 2023 at 7.30pm...


Dagger Awards Live – online and free

This year, due to coronavirus restrictions, we can’t hold a posh dinner in London where we enjoy a convivial atmosphere, networking with the publishing industry and watching as each Dagger is announced. However, we can still entertain, and – we ...


Harriet Tyce in Conversation With Fiona Cummins and Karin Smirnoff

Waterstones Presents author Harriet Tyce in conversation with authors Fiona Cummins and Karin Smirnoff. Come early for a welcome drink, and stay later for a book signing. Tickets are £10 general admission and £7 for students. Book your place here....


North Norfolk U3A – True Crime: One Day Conference

The North Norfolk U3A One Day Conference includes the following presentation: Norfolk Murder - From Stanfield Hall to the last person to hang in the county – Neil Storey The Secret Poisoner - A history of poison murder in the 19th Century - Linda ...


Blending Fact & Fiction – panel discussion on historical crime fiction

CWA LONDON IS THRILLED TO HOST: BLENDING FACT & FICTION with Dr Emma Darwin, Alex Reeve, Luke Deckard, James Benmore and Bonnie MacBird. (NB this online event is hosted by the CWA London Chapter but open to all CWA members and members of the pub...


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