Writers in Residence – at home with Rachel Sargeant
The CRA: Please tell us a little about yourself and the books you write. I’m a full-time author, living in Gloucestershire. Brought up in Lincolnshire, I have also lived in London, Shropshire, Germany and Wales and like to feature places I know i...
Murder in the Library! Author Talk with Tammy Cohen, Mark Hill and Susi Holliday
Join us for our second *Murder in the Library *authors talk series. Usually the season of goodwill to all, our authors have chosen the festive season for their latest novels. So if preparations for Christmas are getting you down, then enjoy an evenin...
CWA Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition
The Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) is on the hunt to find the best unpublished short mystery story. Entries are being invited for the 2021 CWA Margery Allingham Short Story competition, with just weeks before deadline closes on 26 February for th...
Short Story Dagger
Short Story Dagger This award is for any crime short story first published in the UK in English during the Judging Period, whether on its own or within an anthology or collection. Upon publication it must have been for sale to the public, either in ...
In Conversation with Diane Jeffrey
Join USA Today bestselling author Diane Jeffrey in conversation with author Tina Orr Munro at Waterstones, Barnstaple, as they celebrate the release of Diane’s latest psychological thriller, The Other Couple. Wine and nibbles will be served. This...
Crime Writers in Residence – at home with Maggie Hamand
The CRA: Please tell us a little about yourself and the books you write. I am a former journalist, a novelist and creative writing lecturer at the University of Hull. I studied biochemistry as a first degree and have a Masters in theology so science...
First Monday
The next First Monday event is being held at the City University on 4th December from 6.30pm. The event this month is a real holiday treat! Not only do we have a cracking panel- Louise Jensen, Chris Whitaker, Susi Holliday, Mel McGrath, moderated by...
CWA York Conference – gala dinner now FULL!
Although a month before registration deadline, our annual members get together - this year in York - has proved hugely popular. As a result, places for our Saturday night gala dinner are now full. However, there are still a few places available for t...
National Crime Reading Month
June, and the CWA’s initiative sees plenty of crime-writing events taking place in many locations throughout the country. To find events in your area, do visit the National Crime Reading Month website where the events are listed by region. Any fest...
Chiltern Kills Crime Writing Festival
Chiltern Kills is a brand-new crime writing festival taking place in Gerrards Cross, south Bucks. There will be some big names in attendance, including Vaseem Khan, Sarah Pinborough, and Mark Billingham. This is a one-day event, so no need to book a ...
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