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.
women crime writers
A sister at your back is worth a hundred men: Shannon Kelly-White
Author of ‘Billie King,’ Shannon Kelly-White on women in the background of Australian history and why a sister at your back is worth a hundred men.
Hitting the ground running: Patricia Wolf
Berlin-based author, Patricia Wolf, is on a roll, having produced five outstanding crime novels since 2023. Berlin is a long way from Mt Isa where she grew up, but communicating with her fans via Instagram helps, she tells Robyn Walton.
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.
Half truths and perhaps lies: Dinuka McKenzie
For this month’s Author Spotlight, Robyn Walton spoke to best-selling Sydney author, Dinuka McKenzie, about her new novel, She Lied First, just out with HarperCollins Publishers Australia.
Funeral Writes: Chloe Wilson
Author Chloe Wilson reflects on the secret world of funeral homes and how they came to form the backdrop of her new book, The Thornbacks.
For Better, For Verse: Sharon Kernot
Author Sharon Kernot reflects on writing in free verse and the influence of Dorothy Porter on her latest work.
Anna Woods and moments of light in the darkness
Robyn Walton speaks to Anna Woods about her new novel and psychological thriller, LIT.