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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 1d

Crime Writers of Canada is open for submissions for the 2026 CWC Awards of Excellence. Celebrating the best in Canadian crime, mystery, and suspense writing, the awards offer authors a chance to share in $4,750 worth of prizes and gain significant national recognition and promotion.

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 7d

Crime Writers Canada Podcast: Season 3, episode 46: Shane Peacock, A Place Of Secrets.

In this podcast, we will discuss its sequel, “A Place of Secrets,” published by Cormorant Books.

Listen to it here: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...

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Ivanka Fear @ivankawrites.bsky.social · 8d

A great mystery for your October reading list. Cold Query, A Blue Water Mystery, available where books are sold.

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 7d

Crime Writers of Canada Opens Submissions for Prestigious 2026 Awards of Excellence with $4,750 in Prizes

The competition welcomes entries from Canadian citizens and permanent residents for works published in 2025.

Visit crimewriterscanada.com for more info.

#awardsofexcellence #canlit #mystery

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Nate Hendley @natehendley.bsky.social · 15d

A tragedy about a Canadian hospital ship in WW1, the German sub that sank it, and the court ruling that forever changed war crimes prosecutions.

“Gripping"—Literary Review of Canada

Paperback version on sale at Amazon tinyurl.com/nhse5tae

@dundurnpress.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social

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Nate Hendley @natehendley.bsky.social · 15d

I am giving an afternoon presentation about 1950s Toronto bank robber Edwin Alonzo Boyd at the Wychwood branch of Toronto Public Library on Oct 7.

Event deets tinyurl.com/569r3ya2

My book at: Amazon tinyurl.com/3pmav3j4 and Indigo tinyurl.com/y4bl4gv2

@crimewriterscanada.bsky.social

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judypenzsheluk @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social · 14d

Advice for #writers, with thanks to author Lynn Slaughter
lynnslaughter.com/2025/09/24/j...

Judy Penz Sheluk's Advice for Writers | Lynn Slaughter

I'm so delighted to host bestselling, award-winning author Judy Penz Sheluk on my blog today. Her writing advice is spot on! One Author’s Advice on Writing by Judy Penz Sheluk One of the most common q...

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Sisters in Crime-Canada West @sinc-cw.bsky.social · 14d

Coming soon! Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air with April Claus’s friend, Claire, getting married to Jake Frost—but when a cold-blooded killer strikes, it sends shivers through Santaland . . .

www.kensingtonbooks.com/978149674896...

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 20d

Listen to Joanne Kormylo's interview with Erik D'Souza @erikdsouza.bsky.social at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...

crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 29d

Listen to Rosemary McCracken's interview with Erik D'Souza on the Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast: crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congrats to Joseph Paul D'Aquisto. his newest novel, Unleash The Fury: A Storm of Vengeance on Eastern Sands.

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congrats to Neil Turner on your newest novel, THE USUAL SUSPECT, the 9th book in the Tony Valenti Thrillers.

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Aug 22

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Aug 21

Interested in joining this prestigious group? We are always looking for passionate individuals to help us with future awards. If you'd like to be a juror, please email us at [email protected]

Awards of Excellence Jurors | Crime Writers of Canada

Crime Writers of Canada is grateful to our jurors and alternate jurors who are passionate and willing to support CWC and the Awards of Excellence. Each award season 27 jurors sit on a three panel...

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Aug 21

Want to learn more about the people behind the decisions? Click the link below to view some of our outstanding jurors.
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...

Awards of Excellence Jurors | Crime Writers of Canada

Crime Writers of Canada is grateful to our jurors and alternate jurors who are passionate and willing to support CWC and the Awards of Excellence. Each award season 27 jurors sit on a three panel...

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Aug 21

We would like to extend a huge thank you to the incredible jurors of the 2025 Awards of Excellence!
Your hard work, dedication, and expertise were essential to the success of this year's awards. We are so grateful for your time and thoughtful consideration in selecting the winners.

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Timothy S. Johnston, A Blanket of Steel | Crime Writers of Canada Podcasts on Crime Writing

Timothy S. Johnston is the author of the Science Fiction/Thriller The Rise of Oceania series, which includes The War Beneath, The Savage Deeps, Fatal Depth, The Shadow of War, and most recently, A...

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Writers Showcase - Crime Writers Takeover!

With only a few minutes to grab your attention, a talented line-up of established and emerging local writers showcase their works and bring you into their world. Tonight's showcase will feature the wo...

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Aug 19

writers.ns.ca/events/crime...

Crime Will Tell: A Celebration of Crime Writing

Join us in Paul O'Regan Hall (floor 1) for Crime Will Tell, a celebration of crime writing of all kinds! From cozy mysteries, to true crime, to thrillers, there is something here for every fan of myst...

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Jul 24

Crime Writers of Canada take over the Vancouver Public Library - Tuesday, August 19, at Vancouver Public Library's Montalbano Family Theatre, 6.30pm - 8.00pm.
Readings and signings by Ardelle Holden, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, WInona Kent, Joanna Vander Vlugt. and special guest Iona Whishaw.

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Alice Fitzpatrick @alicefitzp.bsky.social · Jul 9

49th Shelf is giving away copies of the books on their July Reading List, and that includes A Dark Death. If you'd like to enter to win a copy of my book, click below.

shorturl.at/YZmN9

@riverstreetwriting.bsky.social @49thshelf.bsky.social #writers #writingcommunity #booksky #Mystery

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judypenzsheluk @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social · Jul 9

Author Bethany Maines talks about #publishing
www.thestilettogang.com/2025/07/09/t...

The Publishing Game | The Stiletto Gang

Bethany Maines talks about her publishing endeavors this year, what she's writing and the systems she's using to write shorter stories.

www.thestilettogang.com

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judypenzsheluk @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social · Jul 9

For those of you who might be interested, here are links to my recent interview on House of Mystery on NBC, where I talk about Midnight Schemers and the Short Mystery Fiction Society with thanks to @radiocubb.bsky.social
www.audible.com/podcast/Judy...

Judy Penz Sheluk - Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Desire or desperation, revenge or retribution—how far would you go to realize a dream? The twenty-two authors in this collection explore the possibilities, ...

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judypenzsheluk @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social · Jul 9

Is it just me? Even at 50% off (enter BNPSHELUK50 at checkout) I have not sold a single Nook ebook on @barnesandnoble.com since the sale started July 1st. The photo shows titles on sale (plus box sets of Glass Dolphin, Marketville and Publishing series).

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thanks to the guests who appeared on the Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast in February. Thanks to Amber Cowie, Laura Churchill Duke, and Robert Rotenberg. You can find their interviews at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en....

#readthenorth #podcastlife #canadianauthor

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