The Crime Writers' Association
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The CWA welcomes writers of crime fiction and nonfiction. Check us out at www.thecwa.co.uk.
On 13 January, join author Daniella Bernett at the Mysterious Bookshop in New York City! Details here:
Daniella Bernett - Secrets Lie in Wait - Preorder Signed | The Mysterious Bookshop
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January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
On 13 January, join author Daniella Bernett at the Mysterious Bookshop in New York City! Details here:
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Kelli Stanley buff.ly/xwoka5M with ‘The Reckoning’!
January 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Kelli Stanley buff.ly/xwoka5M with ‘The Reckoning’!
On 12 January, David Tuch discusses his nonfiction espionage thriller, 'The Wireless Operator' (Massachusetts, USA). Book your tickets at: buff.ly/MdRW7wG
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
On 12 January, David Tuch discusses his nonfiction espionage thriller, 'The Wireless Operator' (Massachusetts, USA). Book your tickets at: buff.ly/MdRW7wG
The CWA Read of the Month for January is 'The Reckoning' by Kelli Stanley! Read all about it here: buff.ly/as2r3XB
January 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The CWA Read of the Month for January is 'The Reckoning' by Kelli Stanley! Read all about it here: buff.ly/as2r3XB
Congratulations to Susan Parry, the CWA's Featured Author for January! Susan is a professor of Chemistry, and writes two police procedural series utilising her forensic expertise. Read more at: buff.ly/Vygc1MW
January 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Congratulations to Susan Parry, the CWA's Featured Author for January! Susan is a professor of Chemistry, and writes two police procedural series utilising her forensic expertise. Read more at: buff.ly/Vygc1MW
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paul Elgood buff.ly/Lkp7Qk7 with ‘The Puzzling Cases of Sherlock Holmes’!
January 2, 2026 at 8:44 AM
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paul Elgood buff.ly/Lkp7Qk7 with ‘The Puzzling Cases of Sherlock Holmes’!
Is your New Year's Resolution to finish that book? Join the CWA Criminal Contenders, and receive newsletters, tips, competitions notices, and all sorts of useful things. Plus, it's free! Join here: buff.ly/GyfeTur
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Is your New Year's Resolution to finish that book? Join the CWA Criminal Contenders, and receive newsletters, tips, competitions notices, and all sorts of useful things. Plus, it's free! Join here: buff.ly/GyfeTur
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Cathy Ace buff.ly/rriLfeC with ‘The Case of the Devious Daughter’!
December 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Cathy Ace buff.ly/rriLfeC with ‘The Case of the Devious Daughter’!
'Down in the Attic' is a gripping psychological thriller from debut novelist Daryl Nilbett, taking readers on a tale filled with chilling twists, dark secrets and unforgettable characters as DI Krystal Roark investigates a disturbing case of abduction and buried evil. Buy here: buff.ly/WWwTiVx?
December 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
'Down in the Attic' is a gripping psychological thriller from debut novelist Daryl Nilbett, taking readers on a tale filled with chilling twists, dark secrets and unforgettable characters as DI Krystal Roark investigates a disturbing case of abduction and buried evil. Buy here: buff.ly/WWwTiVx?
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Cathy Pickens buff.ly/pzAZ5JI with ‘True Crime Stories of the South’!
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Cathy Pickens buff.ly/pzAZ5JI with ‘True Crime Stories of the South’!
Aspiring authors, join the Criminal Contenders, the CWA's group just for you. Receive writing tips, competitions notices, and all sorts of helpful information. Plus, it's free! Join here: buff.ly/GyfeTur
December 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Aspiring authors, join the Criminal Contenders, the CWA's group just for you. Receive writing tips, competitions notices, and all sorts of helpful information. Plus, it's free! Join here: buff.ly/GyfeTur
The Diamond Dagger has a new sponsor. Thank you very much to Karen Baugh Menuhin for sponsoring our prestigious lifetime achievement award. You can read more about the Diamond Dagger and its new sponsor here: buff.ly/dR4jPvK
December 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The Diamond Dagger has a new sponsor. Thank you very much to Karen Baugh Menuhin for sponsoring our prestigious lifetime achievement award. You can read more about the Diamond Dagger and its new sponsor here: buff.ly/dR4jPvK
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Nadija Mujagic buff.ly/P1Ys2fv with ‘The Final Stream’!
December 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Nadija Mujagic buff.ly/P1Ys2fv with ‘The Final Stream’!
Happy Release Day to Paolo Sedazzari with 'Slaughter on Thames!'
December 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Happy Release Day to Paolo Sedazzari with 'Slaughter on Thames!'
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Sarah Yarwood-Lovett buff.ly/s478Nkz with ‘An Ambush of Tigers’!
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Sarah Yarwood-Lovett buff.ly/s478Nkz with ‘An Ambush of Tigers’!
Tonight!!!!!! On 9 December at 7.00pm, join former police detective and popular crime novelist Graham Bartlett for 'Write Your Detectives Right'! This online workshop is free for CWA members and £15 for non-members. Purchase your tickets at: buff.ly/fq3Gasb.
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Tonight!!!!!! On 9 December at 7.00pm, join former police detective and popular crime novelist Graham Bartlett for 'Write Your Detectives Right'! This online workshop is free for CWA members and £15 for non-members. Purchase your tickets at: buff.ly/fq3Gasb.
C T Sullivan’s 'Fractured Web', set in an elite school, explores the themes of revenge, obsession and the lingering impact of childhood trauma. Teacher, Wendy Jacks, navigates life with a twisted sense of justice. Her path of manipulation and deceit leads to devastating consequences. buff.ly/t4whEjc
December 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
C T Sullivan’s 'Fractured Web', set in an elite school, explores the themes of revenge, obsession and the lingering impact of childhood trauma. Teacher, Wendy Jacks, navigates life with a twisted sense of justice. Her path of manipulation and deceit leads to devastating consequences. buff.ly/t4whEjc
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Daniella Bernett buff.ly/cfSEPFs with ‘Secrets Lie In Wait’!
December 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Daniella Bernett buff.ly/cfSEPFs with ‘Secrets Lie In Wait’!
On 5 December at 2.30pm, celebrate the launch of Glenda Young's latest book with cake and cocktails! Tickets are £15, and you can get yours at buff.ly/3LNH6eC
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On 5 December at 2.30pm, celebrate the launch of Glenda Young's latest book with cake and cocktails! Tickets are £15, and you can get yours at buff.ly/3LNH6eC
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to NJ Edmunds buff.ly/NIhVpR8 with ‘Flowers for the Slaughterman’!
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to NJ Edmunds buff.ly/NIhVpR8 with ‘Flowers for the Slaughterman’!
Look what's coming this month from your favourite CWA authors!
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Look what's coming this month from your favourite CWA authors!
Authors! Hodder & Stoughton are holding OPEN SUBMISSIONS from 1-7 December! More information at their site: buff.ly/tqHJp7r Unpublished authors welcome!
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Authors! Hodder & Stoughton are holding OPEN SUBMISSIONS from 1-7 December! More information at their site: buff.ly/tqHJp7r Unpublished authors welcome!
C T Sullivan’s 'Fractured Web', set in an elite school, explores the themes of revenge, obsession and the lingering impact of childhood trauma. Teacher, Wendy Jacks, navigates life with a twisted sense of justice. Her path of manipulation and deceit leads to devastating consequences. buff.ly/t4whEjc
December 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
C T Sullivan’s 'Fractured Web', set in an elite school, explores the themes of revenge, obsession and the lingering impact of childhood trauma. Teacher, Wendy Jacks, navigates life with a twisted sense of justice. Her path of manipulation and deceit leads to devastating consequences. buff.ly/t4whEjc
The CWA’s December 📖 Read of the Month 📖 is ‘The Ghost Hunter's Guide to Solving a Murder’ by FH Petford! Read more about it here: buff.ly/E4bRbpK
December 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The CWA’s December 📖 Read of the Month 📖 is ‘The Ghost Hunter's Guide to Solving a Murder’ by FH Petford! Read more about it here: buff.ly/E4bRbpK
The CWA’s December 📖 ✒️Featured Author 📖✒️ is Autumn Doerr! Autumn writes the Lexi Fagan mysteries set in 1980s San Francisco. Read more about her here: buff.ly/E4bRbpK
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The CWA’s December 📖 ✒️Featured Author 📖✒️ is Autumn Doerr! Autumn writes the Lexi Fagan mysteries set in 1980s San Francisco. Read more about her here: buff.ly/E4bRbpK