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Having been a steadfast fan of this author, I always grab the chance to review her books on my blog. In fact, I even mentioned her when I started my blog back in 2019. You can read my comments by f…

With only a few days to go until Capital Crime in St Paul’s, London, one of the UK’s biggest crime and thriller festivals, I thought it might be nice to write a kind of ‘Beginner’s Guide’ to the festi...

The synopsis is a tricky beast, but it's an essential tool in pitching to agents. Read Anna's tips on how to write a really good synopsis for your novel...

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How do you build a character from scratch? CBC founder and MD Anna Davis shares her top tips and practical advice for building an authentic and believable character.

Join Freya and Aunt Carole for more sleuthing in the highly anticipated second instalment in your new favourite crime series, The Antique Hunters. The Antique Hunter’s: Death on the Red Sea is a cosy ...

I have read several books now by Mike Gayle and have enjoyed them all. So I was delighted to have my request to read this latest one, Hope Street, approved by publishers on Netgalley. Thanks Hodder…

Best-selling author Emma Healey tells us about her new book Sweat and its three influences

This seminar series looks at the ways in which neurodivergence intersects with creative writing, providing an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, and teachers to explore linkages, disconnects ...

I cannot believe how few of the wonderful books by Sarah Morgan I’ve actually read. Consequently, I’m thrilled that my latest online review for My Weekly magazine is Sarah’s lates…

Press release Announcement from the CrimeFest hosts It is with sadness – but great pride – that we announce that our sixteenth CrimeFest, which takes place from 15th-18th May 2025, will be the final o...