This is the page where I post my monthly crime fiction round-up, as well as my other crime fiction blog posts.
The Curator by MW Craven, published on 4th June
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I first heard Mike Craven read from his work when he appeared in a Bloody Scotland panel in 2019, and was blown away. His background is fascinating, and you can tell from his writing that he really knows his stuff when it comes to investigating serious crime.… Read the rest
Join me and my fellow crime writers Tana Collins, Lesley Kelly and Ian Skewis as we share tips for new writers, and our experiences of writing crime under lockdown.
We might be confined to our homes and our neighbourhoods, but crime writers have been getting together online to chat and share the crime fiction love!… Read the rest
Welcome to the May round-up of crime fiction goodies – download it here:
This month, we feature the incredible lockdown sensation that is our public libraries. We also review top pick of this month’s new releases, Small Mercies by Alex Walters.
You’ll find details of Newcastle Noir virtual events, Noir at the Bar in your home (with some sneaky previews), and some great podcasts you can tune into.… Read the rest
Welcome to the September round-up of criminal activity – and if you thought August was busy, just wait until you see what’s coming up next!
On the cover this month, we feature Seonaid Francis of ThunderPoint Publishing Ltd, as we continue to share the love for small independent publishers.
We’ve got Bloody Scotland and Noir at the Bar Edinburgh to look forward to, as well as the Tidelines book festival, and I have exciting news of my own to add…
On Noir at the Bar Edinburgh, I’m delighted to be announcing the lineup for the evening, and you’re in for a treat.… Read the rest
Poison pen
by Jackie McLean
“Is it true?”
The question took me by surprise. Not just the noise springing suddenly out of the silence but the tone of it, and coming from Mrs Sillars, too.
Now, let me tell you a thing or two about Mrs Sillars. She would come into the library most days, and she had pretty much taken up residence there by that time. … Read the rest
Welcome to the August round up of criminal goings-on, and what a lot there is happening this month!
First of all, I wanted to give a shout out to the book bloggers, who do so much to support crime writers and bring us together with readers. On the front page this month, we say hello to one of crime fiction’s best known bloggers, Kelly Lacey of Love Books Group.… Read the rest
Welcome to the July round up of crime fiction goodies. This month we feature author AA Abbott – you can visit her website and download a free short story here.
I’m also rather excited about publication of Catherine Czerkawska’s book, ‘A Proper Person to Be Detained‘ from Saraband on the 11th.… Read the rest
Welcome to my second newsletter, bringing together more criminal goodies for the month of June. In this issue, we take a look at Glasgow crime writer C.S. Duffy, who has two crime fiction series for you to get stuck into. And we have a peek at some of the great events lined up in the Borders Book Festival, which is running a seriously impressive programme that includes plenty for crime fans.… Read the rest
Well, here’s my first newsletter, bringing together some criminal goodies for the month of May. Each issue will contain brief details of new books, events, and author appearances, and in addition will provide a focus on one or two items.
In this issue, we take a look at Tana Collins‘ latest book, Dark is the Day – and, having had a sneaky peek at it pre-pubication, I can tell you you’re in for a real treat as Tana takes DI Jim Carruthers on another exciting investigation.… Read the rest