Girl Falling has been nominated for a 2025 Danger Award in the ‘Crime Fiction’ category! As you can see, I’m in some incredible company: Being nominated in this category very excitingly means I’m also considered in the ‘People’s Choice’ category – if you have a few moments to spare (it honestly takes less than 30Continue reading “Vote for Girl Falling in the People’s Choice Category at the Danger Awards”
Tag Archives: Debut Crime Novel
Wednesday 28 August, In-conversation with Mitch Jennings
A Town Called Treachery by Mitch Jennings is a book I was lucky enough to read an advance copy of, and this is what I had to say about it: Mitch Jennings’ A Town Called Treachery tells a story of small-town murder with a warmth that sets it apart. He brings us into the worldContinue reading “Wednesday 28 August, In-conversation with Mitch Jennings”
Upcoming event – Talking Writing, Writing NSW, Sydney
Wednesday 18 October June, 2023 I’m very pleased to be a panellist for an upcoming event at Writing NSW – can’t wait to hear from this line-up of debut authors! EVENT: Talking Writing: Debut Authors Wednesday 18 October, 6–8:00pm Talking Writing is our regular themed writing event, designed to explore the limits of what writingContinue reading “Upcoming event – Talking Writing, Writing NSW, Sydney”
Dirt Town makes Danger Awards shortlist, and an upcoming event at the 2023 BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival
Dirt Town has been nominated for a Danger Award! As if that wasn’t good enough news, the 2023 BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival Program is now live, and I can reveal an event I am very much looking forward to! Genre BendersSPEAKERS: Dennis Altman, RWR (Rob) McDonald and Hayley ScrivenorFACILITATOR: Michael Burge Date: Friday 3 November, 2023 Time: 12.00 toContinue reading “Dirt Town makes Danger Awards shortlist, and an upcoming event at the 2023 BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival”
Upcoming event – National Young Writers’ Festival, Newcastle.
Saturday 30 September, 2023 Pleased as punched to announce that I’m heading to the 2023 National Young Writers’ Festival in Newcastle! I’m very excited to be appearing on a panel with James McKenzie Watson, whose book Denizen I absolutely loved (and he’s alright too, I guess…) Panel details: “Partners in Crime”‘Neither Hayley Scrivenor nor JamesContinue reading “Upcoming event – National Young Writers’ Festival, Newcastle.”
Dirt Town wins the prestigious ILP John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger
Dirt Town has won the Crime Writers’ Association Dagger for a debut book for 2023, presented on a Thursday evening in London, and I only wish I could have been there for the awards dinner! It’s an honour to have my book selected, and I’m over the moon because I know this award will helpContinue reading “Dirt Town wins the prestigious ILP John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger”
Watch/listen: Barnes & Noble Midday Mystery – DIRT CREEK
I’m delighted to announce that Dirt Creek is the Barnes & Noble Mystery & Thriller pick for the month of June! This is a big deal, and it’s been so lovely to see my book featured at Barnes & Nobles across the USA. To celebrate, I’ll be chatting with Alex Segura, author of Secret Identity:Continue reading “Watch/listen: Barnes & Noble Midday Mystery – DIRT CREEK”
Dirt Town wins General Fiction Book of the Year at the ABIAs
Dirt Town has won the General Fiction Book of the Year award at the 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs)! The ABIAs are highly respected in our industry, and to be acknowledged among so many talented authors is truly humbling. I want to express my gratitude to the ABIA judges for selecting Dirt Town fromContinue reading “Dirt Town wins General Fiction Book of the Year at the ABIAs”
Dirt Town short-listed for two ABIAs
Winners for the Australian Book Industry Awards are determined through a process of selection, first by the ABIA Academy of more than 200 industry professionals, and then a shortlist and winners are chosen by a judging panel. I am absolutely thrilled to announce that my book, Dirt Town, has been nominated for two awards atContinue reading “Dirt Town short-listed for two ABIAs”
Read: Ten questions with Hayley Scrivenor, Vicarious Thrills blog
I was honoured to be asked to contribute to the Vicarious Thrills blog, which aims to inform emerging and aspiring crime and thriller writers about the industry and process of publication. I thoroughly enjoyed answering KC’s thoughtful questions (I particularly loved the one about the first thing I bought with my advance…). Also, check outContinue reading “Read: Ten questions with Hayley Scrivenor, Vicarious Thrills blog”
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