Applications are now open (including early-bird spots and partial and full scholarship places) for a brand NEW year-long course on writing a crime novel that I am presenting along with Mandy Beaumont for Allen & Unwin’s Faber Writing Academy. It will run on Tuesday nights from 6.30 to 8.30pm, and has been designed not toContinue reading “Want to write a novel with me? New Faber ‘Writing a Crime Novel’ (online) course”
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Girl Falling shortlisted in the Lambda Literary Awards, USA.
I am thrilled to say that Girl Falling has been shortlisted for a 2026 Lammy for LGBTQ+ Mystery! It is one of five finalists for the award in this category. The Lambda Literary Awards were created in 1989 to celebrate LGBTQ books. There are now more than 25 categories. I was so proud to beContinue reading “Girl Falling shortlisted in the Lambda Literary Awards, USA.”
Vote for Girl Falling in the People’s Choice Category at the Danger Awards
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”
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”
Friday 24 May, author panel in Shellharbour, NSW
Can’t wait for this event with Shellharbour City Library, an event of the Sydney Writers’ Festival Live & Local program! Event description: Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating the literary talent within our community! Hosted by Shellharbour Libraries, this event promises an enriching experience for book lovers and supporters of local SouthContinue reading “Friday 24 May, author panel in Shellharbour, NSW”
Wednesday 6 March, In-conversation with Emma Darragh
Thanks for Having Me by Emma Darragh is a novel of interwoven stories about three generations of women in one family as they navigate girlhood, motherhood and selfhood. It’s set locally in Wollongong and is the very first fiction title from JOAN, a new imprint of Allen & Unwin curated by writer, actor and directorContinue reading “Wednesday 6 March, In-conversation with Emma Darragh”
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”
Dirt Town makes the 2023 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award longlist
Dirt Town has been nominated for one of Australia’s oldest and most esteemed literary awards. As per the award website: “15 books have been longlisted for the 2023 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award, including an art book and an encyclopaedic dictionary… It is worth emphasising that the Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award is theContinue reading “Dirt Town makes the 2023 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award longlist”
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”
Hayley Scrivenor 