Celebration: 24th Davitt Awards for the best crime books by Australian women
Proudly supported by Swinburne University of Technology. Frock up (or suit up) and join us for an à la carte dinner as we present Sisters in Crime’s 24th Davitt Awards, 6.00 for 6.30 pm, Saturday 31 August. This year, our guest presenter is award-winning author, Sulari Gentill. Read more
Sisters in Crime announces a long(ish) shortlist for its 24th Davitt Awards
Sisters in Crime Australia has announced a shortlist of 19 books for its 24th Davitt Awards – seven adult novels, four non-fiction books, two YA adult novels, four children’s novels. A reminder for members to vote for the Davitt (Readers’ Choice) will be sent out on 30 July, with the vote closing on 31 July.
24th Davitt Awards – a reading marathon
Thirty books have made it to Sisters in Crime Australia’s longlist for its 24th Davitt Awards for the best crime and mystery books published by women in 2023. A 153 crime books, including a formidable 120 adult novels are in contention.
Murder Monday: Sherryl Clark
For the July Murder Monday, Sisters in Crime’s Jacq Ellem spoke to Sherryl Clark, the prolific author who has published more than 70 children’s and YA books, including novels, chapter books, picture books and award-winning verse novels. And now lots of crime. Sherryl has recently moved from Australia to New Zealand (Aotearoa). Sherryl will be talking to Sisters in Crime in Melbourne on Friday 26 July.
31st Scarlet Stiletto Awards now open – a record $13,400 in prize money
The Scarlet Stiletto Awards for best short crime and mystery stories turn 31 this year and are offering a record $13,400 in prizes. The first prize winner takes home $2000, donated by Swinburne University of Technology, plus the coveted trophy. Cate Kennedy is offering a new award for the Best Story Inspired by a Forensic Clue ($500). Closes 31 August 2024 – so start writing now, if you haven’t already.
Hayley Scrivenor, Girl Falling
On offer for the July Crime Stack are 20 copies of Girl Falling kindly donated by Pan Macmillan Publishing Australia. Award-winning Wollongong writer, Hayley Scrivenor displays again her razor-sharp skills for character, landscape and narrative. Join now and be in the running for a complimentary paperback copy of Girl Falling.
Celebrating 30 Years of Mystery, Murder and Malice
To mark the Scarlet Stiletto Awards big anniversary, Sisters in Crime published The Scarlet Stiletto: 30 Years of Mystery, Murder and Malice, edited by Vice-President Lindy Cameron, courtesy of Clan Destine Press. Sue Turnbull says that this precious volume contains all 30 of the winning stories that are so different in their approach that it is evident that there is no ‘right’ way to write a winning Scarlet Stiletto story. Indeed, what the unpredictability of these stories suggest is that the more unconventional and original your take on the genre might be, the more likely you are to succeed.
New Reviews
Every month Sisters in Crime brings you new reviews from women who write criminally good books.