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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 4d

Only 2 weeks left to submit to the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by ECW Press, with a $500 prize.

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 4d

In this episode, we have the editors of A CAPITAL MYSTERY ANTHOLOGY, the mostly retired public relations professional, writer and editor Bernadette Cox, and the award-winning and bestselling author of the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series, Mike Martin.

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 10d

Only 2 weeks left to submit to the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by ECW Press, with a $500 prize.

More information at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 17d

Only 2 weeks left to submit to the Best Unpublished Crime Novel Manuscript written by an unpublished author, sponsored by ECW Press, with a $500 prize.

more info at crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...

crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 17d

Catch our latest episode of THE CRIME WRITERS OF CANADA PODCAST with Peter Thomas Pontsa.

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 25d

crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 27d

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 · Oct 1

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 · Oct 1

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 · Oct 1

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 · Sep 24

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

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Nate Hendley @natehendley.bsky.social · Sep 24

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

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judypenzsheluk @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social · Sep 24

Advice for #writers, with thanks to author Lynn Slaughter
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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 · Sep 25

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 . . .

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · Sep 18

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 · Sep 10

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.
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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.