On Friday, June 7th to Sunday, June 9th, 2024, the Toronto International Festival of Authors is hosting MOTIVE, an annual literacy festival focused on crime and mystery. Click the link below to learn more, and find out about various opportunities available for members who wish to participate.
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is pleased to announce the Shortlists for the 2025 Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing.
The CWC Annual General Meeting is scheduled for June 19th. During this meeting, Professional Author Members (PAMs) will elect the Board of Directors for the upcoming year. We encourage interested members to volunteer and contribute to the future direction of the organization.
Crime Writers of Canada extends its sincerest gratitude to our esteemed and generous sponsors. Their invaluable support has been instrumental in enabling us to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Canadian crime and mystery writers.
We are asking for your support for our ambitious plans to do more of what we already do well—expanding our programs to promote and support Canadian crime writing. To do more, we need additional financing, staff, and volunteers over the next year. You can help! As you probably know, we’re…
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March 2025 interview
This month's "Author Interviews with Bob Harris" features a chat with Vancouver's award-winning author and CWC Associate Member Craig H. Bowlsby. Bob Harris is a Vancouver-based writer, book promoter, publicist, event producer, and...
May 26, 2025
David A. Poulsen novel, The Dark Won't Wait, (published by Red Deer Press) is nominated for Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book sponsored by Superior Shores Press with a $250 prize. David A. Poulsen has been a broadcaster, teacher, football...
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We recognize the contributions of all Indigenous peoples to the land, we commit to respecting the lands on which we live, and we recognize the contributions and historic importance of Indigenous peoples. We also share in the collective commitment to continued dialogue in pursuit of Truth and Reconciliation in our communities.