Reviews & Book News
I was invited to attend the official programme announcement event in London this year, but unfortunately couldn’t make it. However, I did squeal with excitement when the newsletter dropped in my inbox not too long ago! The line-up in incredible, Continue reading The countdown is on! #TheakstonsCrime @HarrogateFest #PressRelease (unofficial 😂)
Crimewave Heads to Bristol A crimewave is headed to Bristol as CrimeFest sees more than 150 authors take part in the crime fiction convention this May. CrimeFest, which is sponsored by Specsavers, has revealed its full line up for the Continue reading CrimeFest Announces 2023 Programme! #PressRelease @CrimeFest #CrimeFest2023
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to reading, I love a sweet treat and coffee to hand. I was approached by Chummy’s Bakery to see if I’d be interested in collaborating and when I saw their treats, Continue reading Books, brownies and coffee — Recent and current reads… @chummysbakery
An exciting time for some debut authors — Congrats all! Read all about it in the press release below: THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2022 NEW BLOOD PANEL Harrogate International Festivals has shared this year’s New Blood panel, Continue reading NEW BLOOD PANEL 2022 #PressRelease #TheakstonCrimeWritingFestival @nholten40 @HarrogateFest
Eeeek! To say I’m excited would be a complete understatement. I’m abso-friggin-lutely over-the-moon! Why you ask? Well thanks to Naomi at Tandem Collective, it seems I’ve been invited to attend a very special and exclusive party… A murder mystery party Continue reading A Brew to a Kill… #TheLastParty #TheLastPartyEvent #TheItGirl #TheParisApartment #promo @nholten40 @claremackwrites @lucyfoleyauthor @ruthwarewriter @likely_suspects
June has been a fantastic month for crime fiction readers and writers! I’m delighted to be sharing the news about the winners of the CWA Dagger awards as well as an update on the success of the National Crime Reading Continue reading Fantastic news from the #CWA #DaggerAwards #NationalCrimeReadingMonth #pressrelease @nholten40 @the_cwa
An absolutely incredible day for authors as bloody Scotland reveals the shortlist for the debut prize. The shortlisted titles are: Tariq Ashkanani, Welcome to Cooper (Thomas & Mercer, Amazon) Frankie Boyle, Meantime (John Murray). Amanda Mitchison, The Wolf Hunters (Fledgling Continue reading SHORTLIST REVEALED FOR THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE 2022! #PressRelease #BloodyScotland @nholten40 @BloodyScotland
Today Bloody Scotland revealed their programme for the upcoming festival in September and to say it is incredible would be an understatement! Here’s all the information you’ll need from the official press release. I’m already counting down the days and Continue reading You can’t miss this! #BloodyScotland #2022Programme REVEALED! @nholten40 @BloodyScotland
I’m so excited to be making my first ever trip to Liverpool on Saturday Nov 13th to attend and be a part of the PERFECT CRIME UK book festival! Have you seen who will be there?! As an avid crime Continue reading What #PerfectCrime Will Be Happening in Liverpool? #PerfectCrimeUK @nholten40 @PerfectCrimeUK
In answer to my headline question… there are quite a few ways according to the experts at the: Crime Writing: Making it Real Crime Scene Forensics Workshop I have to say that attending this course from the perspective of a Continue reading How do you dispose of a body so you’ll never get caught? Crime Writing: Making it Real Crime Scene Forensics Workshop #review @nholten40 @gbpoliceadvisor @Profwriting @KateBendelow @crimewritersci
Some super exciting news to share from Bloody Scotland! BLOODY SCOTLAND HYBRID FESTIVAL EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS AND EXTENDS RUN FOR 2022 Bloody Scotland hybrid festival which ran from 17-19 September 2021 and closed its virtual doors on 30 September outperformed targets Continue reading Bloody Scotland Exceeds Expectations! #PressRelease @nholten40 @Brownlee_Donald @BloodyScotland
You may have missed this if you’re not subscribed to my newsletter so I thought I’d post it here. In case you’re not subscribed to my newsletter… WHY NOT? (Kidding!! If you do want to subscribe, I don’t spam your Continue reading A Dead Good Giveaway & Cover Reveal News ?? #deadmercy? #giveaway #upcomingevents @nholten40 @0neMoreChapter_
Crime fiction fans! I’m excited to share the news that something criminal is coming to Whitley Bay in 2022! There’s no need to lock your doors though – the amazing duo that is Vic Watson and Simon Bewick | the Continue reading It would be a crime to miss this… #BayTalesLive #PressRelease @bay_tales @vpeanuts @SimonBewick
In case you missed the announcement, I’m super excited to share the short-list for the Bloody Scotland #McIlvanneyPrize 2021 – and what a list it is! Press Release: Five years ago the Scottish Crime Book of the Year Award was Continue reading FIVE FINALISTS FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE 2021 REVEALED! #pressrelease @nholten40 @BloodyScotland
The answer to the headline question is: You learn from the experts, of course! And that is exactly what I will be doing next month! On Saturday Oct 9th I will be attending Crime Writing: Making it Real Crime Scene Continue reading HOW DO YOU CREATE REALISTIC, GRIPPING CRIME FICTION? #promo @nholten40 @gbpoliceadvisor @Profwriting @KateBendelow @crimewritersci