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FINALIST, 2021 Best First Crime Book Award of Excellence by the Crime Writers of Canada & FINALIST, 2021 Kobo Rakuten Emerging Writers Award (Mystery Genre)
Crime Writers of Canada presents: The Western Wing
Episode 1: What makes an Amateur Sleuth an Amateur?
The Western Wing is a panel discussion between four Western Region members and includes a short reading from each of the guests. In our first episode, guests Winona Kent, Judee Fong, and Debra Purdy Kong discuss the amateur detective genre. We look for common factors that make the amateur sleuths a fascinating lead for a mystery novel.
Guest Bios:
Winona Kent
Winona Kent is an award-winning author of a series of books and stories featuring professional jazz musician/amateur sleuth Jason Davey. She's currently the BC/YT/NWT rep for the Crime Writers of Canada and is also an active member of Sisters in Crime – Canada West.
Judee Fong
After taking a mystery writing course from Nicola Furlong and encouraged by Lou Allin, Judee Fong, a Victoria writer, fell into a life of crime—embracing murder and mayhem. She and her sleuth, Newton Figby work best fueled by Belgian dark chocolate.
Debra Purdy Kong
Debra Purdy Kong is the author of the Vancouver-based Casey Holland mystery series. She’s currently working on her first Casey novella called Man in a Gold Satin Thong, and an urban fantasy tentatively titled, When Darkness Draws Nearer.
Host Bio
Erik D’Souza
Erik D’Souza is an author and publisher who lives in the suburbs of Vancouver, BC. His most recent novel, Death in Halfmoon Bay, is a cozy/traditional mystery set on the coast of BC. He’s currently the Webinar Coordinator for Crime Writers of Canada.
Montreal-based author A.J. Fotheringhham talks about her Lamb’s Bay Mysteries, a cozy mystery series based in the fictional town of Lamb’s Bay, a coastal community whose charming atmosphere hides a series of secrets.
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Ann Lambert, Montreal author, discusses the challenges of including social commentary in writing her novels, The Birds that Stay and Dogs of Winter, with Del Chatterson, CWC Rep for the Quebec & Atlantic Region.
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Winona Kent, accomplished Canadian crime writer, and CWC Regional Representative for B.C., Yukon, and Northwest Territories is interviewed by Del Chatterson, author of the Dale Hunter Series and CWC Rep. for Quebec and Atlantic.
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www.crimewriterscanada.com
www.winonakent.com
www.delvinchatterson.com
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing.
The annual Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence recognizes the best in mystery, crime, and suspense fiction, and crime nonfiction by Canadian authors.
Formerly known as the Arthur Ellis Awards, the Awards started in 1984 and have grown from one category, Best Novel, to nine categories including one for best unpublished manuscript.
On behalf of CWC, Judy Penz Sheluk, Board Chair, wishes to congratulate all the winners.
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Media Release: crimewriterscanada.com/eventsnews/media-releases
Website: crimewriterscanada.com
Narrated by: Frank Kearney, www.francisgkearney.com/
Video Produced By: Stone Court Studios, www.stonecourtstudios.com
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is pleased to announce the Shortlists for the 2021 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing. Formerly known as the Arthur Ellis Awards, the Awards started in 1984. The annual Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence recognizes the best in mystery, crime, and suspense fiction, and crime nonfiction by Canadian authors.
On behalf of CWC, Judy Penz Sheluk, Board Chair, wishes to congratulate all the finalists. Winners will be announced Thursday 27 May 2021.
Links:
Media Release: crimewriterscanada.com/eventsnews/media-releases
Website: crimewriterscanada.com
Video Produced By: Stone Court Studios, www.stonecourtstudios.com
Crime Writers of Canada Member and author Peter Kingsmill interviews Saskatoon author J.C. Paulson.
Joanne talks about the transition from truth-teller to novelist, and how her stories are possibly even more real than true.
This is the first installment in a series of interviews featuring Crime Writers of Canada authors from Canada’s Prairie Region and hosted by author & CWC Prairie Regional Representative, Peter Kingsmill.
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peterkingsmill.ca
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Ottawa Crime Writer Brenda Chapman interviews Melissa Yi, author of the Hope Sze medical mysteries. In addition to an eclectic writing career, Melissa is an emergency room physician working near Cornwall, Ontario. This is the tenth installment in a series of interviews featuring Crime Writers of Canada authors from the Ottawa/Eastern Ontario region and hosted by author & CWC Regional Representative of Ottawa Eastern Ontario, Brenda Chapman. Melissayuaninnes.com BrendaChapman.ca Crimewriterscanada.com
CWC Author, Alexis Koetting in conversation with Del Chatterson, fellow writer and CWC Rep for Quebec & Atlantic Canada. Alexis Koetting is an accomplished Canadian actor who has now written three crime novels. Originally from Hamilton, Ont., she now lives and works in St. John's, NFLD. alexiskoetting.com Crimewriterscanada.com