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Only FIVE days left to submit published work for the 2026 Awards of Excellence.
Celebrating the best in Canadian crime, mystery, and suspense writing.
More information at crimewriterscanada.com
#awardsofexcellence #crimenovel #CWCCrime #WritingCommunity #CanadianWriters
Celebrating the best in Canadian crime, mystery, and suspense writing.
More information at crimewriterscanada.com
#awardsofexcellence #crimenovel #CWCCrime #WritingCommunity #CanadianWriters
December 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Only FIVE days left to submit published work for the 2026 Awards of Excellence.
Celebrating the best in Canadian crime, mystery, and suspense writing.
More information at crimewriterscanada.com
#awardsofexcellence #crimenovel #CWCCrime #WritingCommunity #CanadianWriters
Celebrating the best in Canadian crime, mystery, and suspense writing.
More information at crimewriterscanada.com
#awardsofexcellence #crimenovel #CWCCrime #WritingCommunity #CanadianWriters
Our last webinar of 2025: How to Commit Murder Accurately with Plants and Animals by Lee-Ann Hancock.
All CWC members should have received an email invitation to tomorrow's webinar.
All CWC members should have received an email invitation to tomorrow's webinar.
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Our last webinar of 2025: How to Commit Murder Accurately with Plants and Animals by Lee-Ann Hancock.
All CWC members should have received an email invitation to tomorrow's webinar.
All CWC members should have received an email invitation to tomorrow's webinar.
Only 2 weeks left to submit to the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by ECW Press, with a $500 prize.
More information at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
More information at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Only 2 weeks left to submit to the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by ECW Press, with a $500 prize.
More information at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
More information at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
In this episode, we have the editors of A CAPITAL MYSTERY ANTHOLOGY, the mostly retired public relations professional, writer and editor Bernadette Cox, and the award-winning and bestselling author of the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series, Mike Martin.
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crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
October 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
In this episode, we have the editors of A CAPITAL MYSTERY ANTHOLOGY, the mostly retired public relations professional, writer and editor Bernadette Cox, and the award-winning and bestselling author of the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series, Mike Martin.
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Only 2 weeks left to submit to the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by ECW Press, with a $500 prize.
More information at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
More information at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
October 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Only 2 weeks left to submit to the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by ECW Press, with a $500 prize.
More information at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
More information at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Only 2 weeks left to submit to the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by ECW Press, with a $500 prize.
more info at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
more info at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Only 2 weeks left to submit to the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by ECW Press, with a $500 prize.
more info at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
more info at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Catch our latest episode of THE CRIME WRITERS OF CANADA PODCAST with Peter Thomas Pontsa.
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Catch our latest episode of THE CRIME WRITERS OF CANADA PODCAST with Peter Thomas Pontsa.
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Crime Writers of Canada is open for submissions for the 2026 CWC Awards of Excellence. Celebrating the best in Canadian crime, mystery, and suspense writing, the awards offer authors a chance to share in $4,750 worth of prizes and gain significant national recognition and promotion.
October 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Crime Writers of Canada is open for submissions for the 2026 CWC Awards of Excellence. Celebrating the best in Canadian crime, mystery, and suspense writing, the awards offer authors a chance to share in $4,750 worth of prizes and gain significant national recognition and promotion.
Crime Writers Canada Podcast: Season 3, episode 46: Shane Peacock, A Place Of Secrets.
In this podcast, we will discuss its sequel, “A Place of Secrets,” published by Cormorant Books.
Listen to it here: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
In this podcast, we will discuss its sequel, “A Place of Secrets,” published by Cormorant Books.
Listen to it here: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
October 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Crime Writers Canada Podcast: Season 3, episode 46: Shane Peacock, A Place Of Secrets.
In this podcast, we will discuss its sequel, “A Place of Secrets,” published by Cormorant Books.
Listen to it here: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
In this podcast, we will discuss its sequel, “A Place of Secrets,” published by Cormorant Books.
Listen to it here: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Crime Writers of Canada Opens Submissions for Prestigious 2026 Awards of Excellence with $4,750 in Prizes
The competition welcomes entries from Canadian citizens and permanent residents for works published in 2025.
Visit crimewriterscanada.com for more info.
#awardsofexcellence #canlit #mystery
The competition welcomes entries from Canadian citizens and permanent residents for works published in 2025.
Visit crimewriterscanada.com for more info.
#awardsofexcellence #canlit #mystery
October 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Crime Writers of Canada Opens Submissions for Prestigious 2026 Awards of Excellence with $4,750 in Prizes
The competition welcomes entries from Canadian citizens and permanent residents for works published in 2025.
Visit crimewriterscanada.com for more info.
#awardsofexcellence #canlit #mystery
The competition welcomes entries from Canadian citizens and permanent residents for works published in 2025.
Visit crimewriterscanada.com for more info.
#awardsofexcellence #canlit #mystery
Listen to Joanne Kormylo's interview with Erik D'Souza @erikdsouza.bsky.social at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
September 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Listen to Joanne Kormylo's interview with Erik D'Souza @erikdsouza.bsky.social at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Listen to Rosemary McCracken's interview with Erik D'Souza on the Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
September 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Listen to Rosemary McCracken's interview with Erik D'Souza on the Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Congrats to Joseph Paul D'Aquisto. his newest novel, Unleash The Fury: A Storm of Vengeance on Eastern Sands.
August 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Congrats to Joseph Paul D'Aquisto. his newest novel, Unleash The Fury: A Storm of Vengeance on Eastern Sands.
Congrats to Neil Turner on your newest novel, THE USUAL SUSPECT, the 9th book in the Tony Valenti Thrillers.
August 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Congrats to Neil Turner on your newest novel, THE USUAL SUSPECT, the 9th book in the Tony Valenti Thrillers.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the incredible jurors of the 2025 Awards of Excellence!
Your hard work, dedication, and expertise were essential to the success of this year's awards. We are so grateful for your time and thoughtful consideration in selecting the winners.
Your hard work, dedication, and expertise were essential to the success of this year's awards. We are so grateful for your time and thoughtful consideration in selecting the winners.
August 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the incredible jurors of the 2025 Awards of Excellence!
Your hard work, dedication, and expertise were essential to the success of this year's awards. We are so grateful for your time and thoughtful consideration in selecting the winners.
Your hard work, dedication, and expertise were essential to the success of this year's awards. We are so grateful for your time and thoughtful consideration in selecting the winners.
Crime Writers of Canada take over the Vancouver Public Library - Tuesday, August 19, at Vancouver Public Library's Montalbano Family Theatre, 6.30pm - 8.00pm.
Readings and signings by Ardelle Holden, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, WInona Kent, Joanna Vander Vlugt. and special guest Iona Whishaw.
Readings and signings by Ardelle Holden, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, WInona Kent, Joanna Vander Vlugt. and special guest Iona Whishaw.
July 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Crime Writers of Canada take over the Vancouver Public Library - Tuesday, August 19, at Vancouver Public Library's Montalbano Family Theatre, 6.30pm - 8.00pm.
Readings and signings by Ardelle Holden, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, WInona Kent, Joanna Vander Vlugt. and special guest Iona Whishaw.
Readings and signings by Ardelle Holden, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, WInona Kent, Joanna Vander Vlugt. and special guest Iona Whishaw.
Thanks to the guests who appeared on the Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast in February. Thanks to Amber Cowie, Laura Churchill Duke, and Robert Rotenberg. You can find their interviews at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en....
#readthenorth #podcastlife #canadianauthor
#readthenorth #podcastlife #canadianauthor
July 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thanks to the guests who appeared on the Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast in February. Thanks to Amber Cowie, Laura Churchill Duke, and Robert Rotenberg. You can find their interviews at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en....
#readthenorth #podcastlife #canadianauthor
#readthenorth #podcastlife #canadianauthor
Congratulations to David Poulsen. His novel, The Dark Won't Wait, (published by Red Deer Press) is nominated for Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book sponsored by Superior Shores Press with a $250 prize.
Check out our interview with David at:
youtu.be/YfFp3rqVf10
Check out our interview with David at:
youtu.be/YfFp3rqVf10
May 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Congratulations to David Poulsen. His novel, The Dark Won't Wait, (published by Red Deer Press) is nominated for Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book sponsored by Superior Shores Press with a $250 prize.
Check out our interview with David at:
youtu.be/YfFp3rqVf10
Check out our interview with David at:
youtu.be/YfFp3rqVf10
Congratulations to Johanne Seymour. Her novel Fracture (published by Libre Expression) is nominated for Best French Language Crime Book.
Check out her interview at: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
A French interview is also available at the website.
Check out her interview at: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
A French interview is also available at the website.
May 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Congratulations to Johanne Seymour. Her novel Fracture (published by Libre Expression) is nominated for Best French Language Crime Book.
Check out her interview at: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
A French interview is also available at the website.
Check out her interview at: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
A French interview is also available at the website.
Congratulations to Shane Peacock. His novel, As We Forgive Others (published by Cormorant Books) is nominated for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada, sponsored by Shaftesbury.
Check out our previous interview with Shane on the CWC podcast:
www.buzzsprout.com/2232876/epis...
Check out our previous interview with Shane on the CWC podcast:
www.buzzsprout.com/2232876/epis...
May 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Congratulations to Shane Peacock. His novel, As We Forgive Others (published by Cormorant Books) is nominated for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada, sponsored by Shaftesbury.
Check out our previous interview with Shane on the CWC podcast:
www.buzzsprout.com/2232876/epis...
Check out our previous interview with Shane on the CWC podcast:
www.buzzsprout.com/2232876/epis...
Congrats to @twistphelan.bsky.social. She is nominated for two awards in 2025. Her story Aim (featured in @elleryqueenmm.bsky.social) is on the shortlist for Best Crime Novella sponsored by Carrick Publishing
Check out our interview with Twist at: youtu.be/0MK1QYHeJvQ
Check out our interview with Twist at: youtu.be/0MK1QYHeJvQ
May 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Congrats to @twistphelan.bsky.social. She is nominated for two awards in 2025. Her story Aim (featured in @elleryqueenmm.bsky.social) is on the shortlist for Best Crime Novella sponsored by Carrick Publishing
Check out our interview with Twist at: youtu.be/0MK1QYHeJvQ
Check out our interview with Twist at: youtu.be/0MK1QYHeJvQ
Congratulations to CWC member, Marianne Miller. Her book, , We Were the Bullfighters (published by Dundurn Press), is nominated for the Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell with a prize of $1000.
Check out our interview with Marianne at: youtu.be/tQ0rWb2Y58s
Check out our interview with Marianne at: youtu.be/tQ0rWb2Y58s
May 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Congratulations to CWC member, Marianne Miller. Her book, , We Were the Bullfighters (published by Dundurn Press), is nominated for the Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell with a prize of $1000.
Check out our interview with Marianne at: youtu.be/tQ0rWb2Y58s
Check out our interview with Marianne at: youtu.be/tQ0rWb2Y58s
Congratulations to Therese Greenwood. She is nominated for Best Crime Short Story for her story, Hatcheck Bingo, from The 13th Letter, A Mesdame sand Messieurs of Mayhem Anthology, published by Carrick Publishing.
Check out her interview on the CWC podcast at:
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Check out her interview on the CWC podcast at:
www.facebook.com/share/v/16nJ...
May 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Congratulations to Therese Greenwood. She is nominated for Best Crime Short Story for her story, Hatcheck Bingo, from The 13th Letter, A Mesdame sand Messieurs of Mayhem Anthology, published by Carrick Publishing.
Check out her interview on the CWC podcast at:
www.facebook.com/share/v/16nJ...
Check out her interview on the CWC podcast at:
www.facebook.com/share/v/16nJ...