The Crime Writers’ Association

The Crime Writers’ Association is the home of professional crime and thriller writers, promoting and supporting our members since 1953. We are also home to the world-famous CWA Dagger awards, which honour the best in crime writing. Find out more: thecwa.co.uk/

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Attention unpublished writers from underrepresented groups! Want a chance at three generous cash prizes (£750-£2500)? Enter the Mo Siewcharran prize, hosted by Bookouture. Contest opens 2 February 2026 and closes on 2 May. More info here: bookouture.com/bookouture-to…

Tonight!!!!t The Ted Lewis Centre is proud to present "Get Carter Theme Revisited," an event that brings together the worlds of film, literature, and music in one unforgettable evening. Book your tickets at: events.bookitbee.com/ted-lew…

Attention unpublished writers from underrepresented groups! Want a chance at three generous cash prizes (£750-£2500)? Enter the Mo Siewcharran prize, hosted by Bookouture. Contest opens 2 February 2026 and closes on 2 May. More info here: bookouture.com/bookouture-to…

📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Susan Parry facebook.com/SusanParryAutho… with ‘Wall of Lies’!

Tonight!!!! Join author Daniella Barnett at the Mysterious Bookshop in New York City! Details here: mysteriousbookshop.com/produ…

📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to KB Jackson instagram.com/kbjacksonautho… with ‘The Sasquatch of Hurricane Ridge’!

Tonight! David Tuch discusses his nonfiction espionage thriller, 'The Wireless Operator'! (Massachusetts, USA). Purchase tickets at: hummingbirdbooks.com/events/…

On 16 January, the Ted Lewis Centre is proud to present "Get Carter Theme Revisited," an event that brings together the worlds of film, literature, and music in one unforgettable evening. Book your tickets at: events.bookitbee.com/ted-lew…

On 13 January, join author Daniella Bernett at the Mysterious Bookshop in New York City! Details here: mysteriousbookshop.com/produ…

📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Kelli Stanley facebook.com/kellistanley with ‘The Reckoning’!

On 12 January, David Tuch discusses his nonfiction espionage thriller, 'The Wireless Operator' (Massachusetts, USA). Book your tickets at: hummingbirdbooks.com/events/…

The CWA Read of the Month for January is 'The Reckoning' by Kelli Stanley! Read all about it here: thecwa.co.uk/read-of-the-mon…

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: thecwa.co.uk/crime-readers/

📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paul Elgood facebook.com/paul.elgood/ 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: thecwa.co.uk/supporting-crim…

📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Cathy Ace facebook.com/AuthorCathyAce 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. Buy your copy here: amazon.co.uk/Down-Attic-Grip…?

📖 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Cathy Pickens facebook.com/cathy.pickens.7… 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: thecwa.co.uk/supporting-crim…