Win a copy of Gone Guru
For the Crime Stack in September, Fremantle Press is generously donating twenty copies of Gone Guru, the debut novel by Nadine Browne.
Sisters In Crime News
Davitt Awards 2026
The judges of the 2026 Davitt Awards have selected a shortlist of 16 books from 126 entries that reflect the excellent quality and maturity of stories written by Australian women crime writers. These stories are notable for their originality, depth and high level of the authors’ skills.
WA women plot
Dawn Farnham reports on a June 2026 event, a collaboration between Sisters in Crime WA and the Fellowship of Australian Writers WA.
Win a copy of Helidon
For the Crime Stack in August, UQP is generously donating twenty copies of Helidon, the third rural mystery in the bestselling series by Nikki Mottram.
Davitt Awards 2026 Kerry Greenwood Readers’ Choice
Vote for your favourite book in the 2026 Davitt Awards Readers’ Choice!
Win a copy of Neighbourhood Watch
Affirm Press, now an imprint of Simon & Schuster, is generously donating twenty copies of Neighbourhood Watch by Lauren Williams, for the Crime Stack for July.
It’s time for Australian crime to come in from the wilderness – the best new novel is set in the suburbs, where the secrets are bigger and everyone’s watching. This is a special offer to Sisters’ members – so join now to be in the running.
Davitt Awards: for media
Information, media releases and images for the annual Davitt Awards for excellence in Australian women’s crime writing.
Win a copy of Possible Springs
Penguin Random House is generously donating twenty copies of Possible Springs by Samantha Ross for the Crime Stack for June. Samantha is a refugee from Melbourne and now lives in Port Douglas in FNQ. Her debut novel blends small-town mystery, romance and magical realism. This is a special offer for members of Sisters in Crime. Join now and be in the running for a complimentary paperback copy of Possible Springs.
Scarlet Stiletto Awards 2026
With more than $13,000 in prizes up for grabs, the Scarlet Stilettos are Australia’s premier short story awards for crime fiction written by Australian women. More female criminal talent – of the literary kind – is about to be uncovered!
How I ‘provoked good men’ with one question: Georgia Harper
What would women do if there were no men for a day? Georgia Harper once almost painted the question on her front fence. Then, she had a better idea and decided to write a thriller and had the protagonist, Dove, paint that question on the front wall of her permaculture farm on a tourist route . . .