Small Towns, Big Secrets, Criminal Intentions

The Rising Sun Hotel cnr Raglan Street and Eastern Road, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sue Williams, Aoife Clifford and Kerry McGinnis talk to Hazel Edwards about how crime can stalk dusty country roads as readily as the mean streets of the big cities. Live and Let Fry (Text Publishing) is the third book by Sue Williams to feature Cass Tuplin, proprietor of the Rusty Bore Takeaway (and unlicensed private ...

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$10 – $15

Hemmeligheder – the secret of writing mystery – a talk (in Danish) by Danish author Sissel-Jo Gazan

Denmark House Level 3/428 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, vic, Australia

Sisters in Crime Australia and Denmark House are proud to present Hemmeligheder - the secret of writing mystery - a talk  (in Danish) by Danish author Sissel-Jo Gazan Thursday 2 August 6 pm at Denmark House Enjoy a communal 2 course meal $35 per person, drinks on consumption. Gazan, a biology graduate from the University of ...

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$35

Open invitation – Book launch: After the Lights Go Out

Readings Kids 315 Lygon St, Carlton, Vic

After the Lights Go Out is an utterly gripping new YA novel from Lili Wilkinson – a disaster survival story about a family of Doomsday preppers. What happens when the lights go off after what might truly be an end-of-the-world event? Come along to the novel’s launch and to hear Wilkinson in conversation with fellow author ...

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Free

Frankston Library – Author talk with Danish crime writer, Sissel-Jo Gazan

LocationFrankston Library 60 Playne Street, Frankston, Vic, Australia

Danish crime writer Sissel-Jo Gazan is a biology graduate from the University of Copenhagen and author of seven novels. The Dinosaur Feather, a scientific thriller was her breakthrough crime book and has been published in twelve countries. The Danish Broadcasting Corporation named it the Danish Novel of the Decade and Wall Street Journal listed it as ...

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Free

Meet Scandi-crime author Sissel-Jo Gazan in conversation with P D Martin

Hawthorn Library 584 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, Vic, Australia

Danish crime writer Sissel-Jo Gazan talks to P D Martin about her best-selling books and how Denmark is contributing to the Nordic Noir crime wave. Gazan is the author of seven novels including The Dinosaur Feather, and The Arc of the Swallow. She is currently working on a new novel that investigates the child abuse scandals in relation ...

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Free

August meeting of Sisters in Crime Queensland

Bistro Allure Corner Ann and Roma Streets, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Topic for discussion:    Where to market your work. When: Saturday, 11 August Time: 12:00-12:30pm (for those who want to order food and/or drink and chat. Meeting Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Where: Bistro Allure,  Corner Ann and Roma Streets, Brisbane (the old Crest Hotel across from Brisbane City Hall) http://www.pullmanbrisbanekgs.com.au/en/dining/bistro-allure-restaurant.html It is a short walk from Roma Street and ...

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Free

18th Davitt Awards for the best crime books by Australian women

The George Swinburne Building, 2nd floor 34 Wakefield Street,, Hawthorn, Vic, Australia

Proudly supported by Swinburne University of Technology, Department of Media and Communication and the Danish Arts Foundation Frock up and join us for champagne and canapés as we present Sisters in Crime’s annual Davitt Awards with our international guest, Danish author Sissel Jo-Gazan. Harlequin Australia has kindly donated 100 proof copies  of Anna Snoekstra's new ...

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$48

The Mystery and History Tour with L.J.M. Owen & Lindy Cameron

Prahran Mechanics Institut 9 St Edmonds Rd, Prahran, Vic, Australia

L.J.M. Owen & Lindy Cameron, writers of rollicking archaeological mysteries, will be in conversation at the Prahran Mechanics Institute on Thursday August 16, 6pm. The Intermillennial Sleuth series by L.J.M. Owen series follows Dr Elizabeth Pimms, archaeologist and librarian, as she solves ancient crimes using 21st century techniques. With really cold cases and odern family secrets, ...

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$10 – $17

The Mystery and HIstory Tour@Hastings Library

Hastings Library 7 High St .,, Hastings, VIC, Australia

L.J.M. Owen & Lindy Cameron, writers of rollicking archaeological mysteries, will be in conversation at Hastings Library on  Friday  August 17, 11 am. The Intermillennial Sleuth series by L.J.M. Owen series follows Dr Elizabeth Pimms, archaeologist and librarian, as she solves ancient crimes using 21st century techniques. With really cold cases and odern family secrets, this charming crime series focuses on ...

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Free

Open Invitation: Crime writers in conversation – Sandi Wallace and L.J.M. Owen

Sooki Lounge 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave, VIC, Australia

Open invitation to Sisters in Crime and Brothers-in-law Saturday 18 August at 1.00pm for 1.30pm start Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave, Victoria Please join Sandi Wallace and L.J.M. Owen for a criminally chilled afternoon. They will be in conversation about writing and books—including Sandi’s brand new rural crime thriller Into the Fog and L.J.’s ...

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Free