Speaking About the Unspoken: Denise Fletcher
For this month’s Author Spotlight, Robyn Walton spoke to Denise Fletcher (writing as D. A. Fletcher) about her debut novel, Unspoken (Ventura Press, 2026) which draws on her time as a political staffer.
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A Scarecrow of the Law: Lauren Williams
Author Lauren Williams reflects on the curious nature of the law and justice and how it influenced her latest work “Neighbourhood Watch”.
Davitt Awards 2027
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.
Scarlet Stiletto Awards 2026
The shortlist is decided and the event is planned! Check out the details and book your tickets.
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!
Sisters in Crime, South Australia. Christmas Lunch
Sisters in Crime and Brothers in Law are invited to a ‘Christmas’ lunch on Sunday 22 November, 12.30pm at the Brickmakers’ Arms in Brompton. This will be a fun, casual gathering where we can discuss our writing and reading highs and lows of 2026, and what we’re looking forward to in 2027. Let’s also raise …
Angels, Bunkers and Cannibalism – In the Eye of the Cyclone: Jane R. Miles
Olivia De Lesantis, cosy crime writer and Sisters in Crime Communications team member, caught up with Jane R. Miles shortly after the release of Stay Buried.
‘The Wreck’. is Bass Strait the Bermuda Triangle of the South?: Riley James
Author Riley James, gives a rundown of her latest book ‘The Wreck’.
Win a copy of Unspoken
For the Crime Stack in November, Ventura Press is generously donating twenty copies of Unspoken, the debut novel by D A (Denise) Fletcher.
Queensland Chapter: Small Towns, Big Secrets – An Online Panel with three extraordinary authors
Free online panel hosted by Harrie Blake and Sisters in Crime Queensland with acclaimed authors Angie Faye Martin, Nikki Mottram, and Samantha Ross.
Sisters in Crime QLD 2026 Crime Writing Showcase
Join us for afternoon tea, author ‘meet and greet’, book signings, and a spine-tingling crime author panel. Queensland’s most talented writers will share tips on the dark art of crafting murder and mystery in mudflats and on pristine beaches, in swanky apartments, lush hinterland, close-knit country towns, and secretive suburbia.