The comfort of cosy crime
Sick of gore? Feel like the world has gone to hell in a handbasket? Cosy crime offers much needed comfort.
women’s crime writing
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.
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.
The enduring power of the missing person trope: Mali Cornish
Author Mali Cornish on the enduring tropes of crime fiction and a sub-genre in its own right, the ‘missing person’ story.