The Craft of Good Writing: A Masterclass With SJ Watson and Lisa Jewell

The Craft of Good Writing: A Masterclass With SJ Watson and Lisa Jewell

If I were a book author, I would attend The Craft of Good Writing masterclass held at The Guardian premises in the UK early next year without a second thought. Especially since one of my favorite mystery authors, S.J. Watson is giving the interview, along with Lisa Jewell, a popular chick lit fiction author. S.J. Watson…

Murder In The Court – The 2015 Ngaio Marsh Award Winner Revealed
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Murder In The Court – The 2015 Ngaio Marsh Award Winner Revealed

On October 4 this year the whodunit and who-won-it will be revealed at an entertaining event at The Court Theatre organized by Ngaio Marsh Award, WORD Christchurch and The Press. This year’s event which will begin at 5 pm will include the following interesting activities: an improvised murder mystery on the spot by The Court Jesters,…

CWA Dagger in the Library Award For 2015 Longlisted Authors
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CWA Dagger in the Library Award For 2015 Longlisted Authors

This month 11 authors have been longlisted for the CWA Dagger In The Library Award, which recognizes authors overall contributions to the genre, rather than specific titles of said authors. The shortlist will be decided and revealed on Monday June 8 by Sharon Bolton (previous finalist), Lucy Santos (CWA director) and a group of UK librarians. The winner…

CrimeFest 2015 – I Wish I Could Attend
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CrimeFest 2015 – I Wish I Could Attend

This year’s CrimeFest convention is held between 14-17th of May in Bristol, UK. The convention is attended by people who love reading mystery books either as a leisure hobby, or who are die-hard fanatics. In includes interviews with guest authors and several panels (apparently more than 40) with over 150 authors that will take be present,…

The 2015 Petrona Award Nominees Shortlist Announced
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The 2015 Petrona Award Nominees Shortlist Announced

Just a few days ago the latest Petrona Award Shortlist was announced for 2015 with some great authors and titles nominated. The Petrona Award is relatively new, having been established recently after the death of Maxine Clarke in 2012, the popular blogger focusing mostly on Scandinavian crime fiction. The award celebration has been started to…

2015 Ngaio Marsh Award Longlist For Best Crime Novel

2015 Ngaio Marsh Award Longlist For Best Crime Novel

Started by Craig Sisterson in 2010 The Ngaio Marsh Award has been presented every year since then to crime and mystery authors in New Zealand. The award is usually held during the Christchurch Winter Festival. I enjoy following this awards event as it exposes me to new crime, mystery and thriller authors which I might not…

The Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2014 Winners Announced
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The Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards 2014 Winners Announced

This year The Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards were given out at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on the 24th of October, yesterday. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the event drew in lots of great mystery and thriller authors, actors, actresses, producers and directors in a very glamorous setting. The ceremony enters its 7th successive year, in collaboration…