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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 21h

We're now open for Dagger in the Library nominations! 📚 ⚔️ This Dagger is for a body of work by a crime writer who has long been popular with borrowers, and regularly supports libraries through taking part in events. buff.ly/FPwUGgw

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 22h

We're now open for Diamond Dagger nominations from CWA members! 💎⚔️ The Diamond Dagger recognises authors whose crime writing careers have been marked by sustained excellence, and who have made a significant contribution to the genre. buff.ly/X9x8FNV

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Penny Hancock with ‘The Ingenious Miss Sly’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 #CrimeBooks #NewBooks #CrimeFiction

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Susan Brownrigg with ‘The Secret of Abney Hall’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/aYFdquQ #CrimeBooks #NewBooks #CrimeFiction

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Susan Parry with ‘Remote Force’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 #CrimeBooks #NewBooks #CrimeFiction

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Bryan J Mason (@bryanjmason.bsky.social) with ‘There Are No Happy Endings’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 #CrimeBooks #NewBooks #CrimeFiction

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Gianetta Murray (@gianettamurray.bsky.social) with ‘Shipped to Slaughter’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 #CrimeBooks #NewBooks #CrimeFiction

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The CWA Read of the Month for October is 'The Haunted Tapstry' by Sarah Rayne! Read more here: buff.ly/sppY0WK #TheCWA #ReadoftheMonth #SarahRayne #TheHauntedTapestry

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The CWA's Featured Author for October is JL Campbell! JL Campbell is the author of more than 50 books, as well as a certified editor and book coach. Read more at: buff.ly/AYTVByY

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Does speaking about your books in podcast and radio interviews, on author panels and at book events fill you with nerves? Join Stella Oni on Wednesday 7 October, 7pm, for a practical author masterclass on public speaking and build your confidence (Zoom). buff.ly/wmQ14ao

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Did you know the work of authors shortlisted for the Emerging Author Dagger are sent to publishers & agents? Many shortlisted authors have gone on to secure an agent/publishing deal, inc. MW Craven, Victoria Selman, Amer Anwar & Sherryl Clark. On the fence about submitting? Take this as your sign!

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Saskia van der Zee with ‘Bones of Caer Caradoc’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 #CrimeBooks #NewBooks #CrimeFiction

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Nadija Mujagic with ‘Gone: A Psychological Thriller’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

What’s the hardest part of public speaking on author panels, appearing on podcasts or radio, or taking part in book events: nerves, knowing what to say, answering questions on the spot, imposter syndrome, actually remembering to promote your book, or something else? #WritingCommunity

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Ben Bruce @therealbenbruce.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The CWA - @thecwa.bsky.social are doing some incredible courses this autumn for members and non-members alike. There's a load of really useful stuff, genuinely could have enrolled on them all. shop.thecwa.co.uk/product-cate...

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our Autumn Writers’ Clinics are free for CWA members (£10 non-members). Members can also access catch-up recordings of these author masterclasses, and you don’t need to be a crime author to attend. 📅 7 October – 24 November ⏰ 7pm 📍 Zoom 🎟️ Book now: buff.ly/wmQ14ao

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

One month to go until Only Murders in the Library at #Hampshire Libraries! We're excited to see so many CWA members on these panels: Vaseem Khan, Louise Candlish, TM Logan, Katy Watson, Hannah Dennison, Tom Hindle, Cara Hunter and Tim Sullivan. buff.ly/NgpguzF

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Sarah Rayne with ‘The Haunted Tapestry’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Ruth Dugdall with ‘Mother Missing’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/eq9t4be

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Sheila Bugler (@sheilabuglerauthor) with ‘The Stepmother’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/IwiwXJS

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

All CWA members receive Red Herrings, a monthly magazine packed with articles, interviews, news and events. It isn’t just for crime writers – it’s written by crime writers and all members are encouraged to submit articles. Members - we love reading your submissions, so drop us a DM to get involved!

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📚 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to CJ Carver with ‘Secrets of the Missing’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We hope everyone who went to @bloodyscotland.bsky.social had a brilliant time! What was your highlight?

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Six practical online author masterclasses. Seven expert speakers. One complete programme to help writers build confidence, understand the business and reach more readers. 📅 7 October – 24 November ⏰ 7pm 💰 Free for CWA members, £10 for non-members 🎟️ Booking links to follow

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

True Crime Fans, don't miss True Crime Forum, 10 October in Newcastle Upon Tyne. More information at: buff.ly/FTNja7s

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Coastal crime is giving one lucky crime-fiction fan the chance to win a free ticket to Coastal Crime 2027. Enter at buff.ly/ruzHsEE. Good luck!

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📚 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Mary-Jane Riley with ‘Beattie Cavendish and the Highland Hideaway’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/9O8uD3d

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Roland Moore @rolandmooretv.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Pleased to have one of my crime stories in the Guilty Secrets anthology. Thanks @thecwa.bsky.social

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to DB Carew with ‘The Unhinged’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/d2uHNWN

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

CWA members are regularly invited to submit short stories for consideration in our anthologies. With a mix of experienced and emerging authors, these showcase *serious* talent. Want to see your work considered? Make sure you get involved next time! buff.ly/slfsV4q

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Stephen Cox (@stephencoxauthor.bsky.social) with ‘The Crooked Medium's Guide to Terror’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Daniel Sellers with ‘The Isle of Mull Murders’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/2QGeqMv

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Glenda Young (@glendayoung-author.bsky.social) with ‘Music to Die For at the Seaview Hotel’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 uk.bookshop.org/a/17196/9781...

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Victoria Dowd (@victoriadowd@bsky.social) with 'Threefold Death’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/qh5Ws7l

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Here are a few things our members can save £££ on... ⚫ Daggers subs & Daggers’ Dinner tickets ⚫ Bloody Barnes & Bloody Scotland tickets ⚫ Other memberships such as Society of Authors ⚫ Writing courses & editing services ⚫ Free Crime Writers’ Clinics & certain events Head to thecwa.co.uk for info!

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Liz Fielding (@lizfielding.bsky.social) with ‘Murder in the Vineyard’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉

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Bloody Scotland @bloodyscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We are delighted to reveal the finalists for this year's McIlvanney Prize. The winner will be announced in The Church of the Holy Rude on Friday 18th September - well done all!

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Damiano Polcaro with ‘One Last Throw'! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Did you know you can submit your own work to the Daggers? It doesn’t have to be submitted by your publisher! All members can submit (trad & indie). Not a member? You may only submit trad published work. Subs are open & we’d love to see your work! buff.ly/WNLqVj5

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Jill Ball aka GeniAus @geniaus.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Finished last night. Gave it 4/5 - I rarely give five stars because there's always room for improvement. @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social You've created another engrossing tale that kept me reading until the early hours. Highly recommended for all who enjoy a WhoDunnit. #reading #books #BookSky

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our 2025 CWA Diamond Dagger winner and bestselling author Mick Herron has even more Slough House on the way. Watch the Quiet Snow, a collection of Slough House novellas, will be published by Baskerville on 22 October. Will you be diving in? Grab your copy here: buff.ly/b4x2qrU

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Rae Starling (@drrachelsargeant.bsky.social) with ‘An Ordinary House’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/0QDXVJj

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Penny Batchelor with 'The Secrets She Keeps’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/eJkz5AA

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Every eligible CWA Daggers entry is read in full, at least twice. Each submission is judged on the strength of its writing & receives careful consideration from our judging panels. Plus, no extra fees for long/shortlisting! 2027 entries are open: buff.ly/WNLqVj5

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Friday Turner with ‘The Country House Murders’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉 Book lovers, grab your copy here 👉 buff.ly/t4eTr6t

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

'The Crooked Medium's Guide to Murder' has a sequel. 'The Crooked Medium's Guide to Terror' is out 14th Sept. Warm, witty, spooky, and immersive. “A devilish dance through Victorian fakery…great fun to read.” buff.ly/Hmp6r53 #TheCrookedMedium #Victorian #spooky #womensleuths #sapphic

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition is officially open for submissions! This international short story competition for published and unpublished authors invites original crime stories, and is open until 29 Jan. The winner receives £500 and one year’s CWA membership. buff.ly/xLJJSpt

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📚 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Alex Shaw with Codename: 61! buff.ly/Kw6TQvw #BookLaunch #BookRelease #CrimeReads #AlexShaw #Codename61

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We’re delighted to share exciting news from Mick Herron, bestselling author and winner of the 2025 CWA Diamond Dagger: season 6 of Slow Horses premieres at Toronto International Film Festival on 10/09 before returning to AppleTV on 16/09. buff.ly/jPzyrUf

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The Crime Writers' Association @thecwa.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

📚 Happy publication day to Nathan Dylan Goodwin (@nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social) with 'The Dover Trunk Murder’! Congratulations on your book launch - we hope this new book flies off the shelves 🎉

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