In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: A debut author from Glasgow made history by becoming the first to win both the debut crime novel prize and the prestigious McIlvanney prize...

Mystery Fanfare: BLOODY SCOTLAND AWARDS 2026

Mystery Fanfare: BLOODY SCOTLAND AWARDS 2026: Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival   announced the winner of two crime fiction prizes Friday night. Yes, I said winner, no...

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: Bloody Scotland revealed the shortlist for the 2026 McIlvanney Prize. The finalist titles will be promoted in bookshops throughout Scotland...

Mystery Fanfare: 2026 Golden Poppy Book Awards Finalists: California Indie Booksellers Alliance

Mystery Fanfare: 2026 Golden Poppy Book Awards Finalists: Californi...: The California Independent Booksellers Alliance (CALIBA) announced the 2026 Golden Poppy Awards in recognition of the most distinguished bo...

The Rap Sheet: Fab Four

 The Rap Sheet: Fab Four

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: The National Bouchercon Board has selected author and Sisters in Crime Executive Director Julie Hennrikus as recipient of the 2026 David Th...

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: The winners of the Shirley Jackson Awards for outstanding literary achievement in psychological suspense, horror, and the dark fantastic wer...

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: I missed this bit of news earlier, but the shortlist for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize was announced. This year's finalists include: ...

Mystery Fanfare: Macavity Award Nominations 2026

Mystery Fanfare: Macavity Award Nominations 2026: Macavity Award Nominations 2026 (for works published in 2025) The Macavity Award is named after Macavity: The Mystery Cat , in ...

The Rap Sheet: Dispensing Daggers

 The Rap Sheet: Dispensing Daggers

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: I missed this bit of award news back in March, but at the annual Krimimessen (Crime Fair) in Denmark, four crime honors were revealed, incl...

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: At the recent Literacy Partners Evening of Readings and Gala Dinner, crime fiction author Patricia Cornwell received the Lifetime Achievemen...

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

 In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: Foreword Reviews announced the winners of its INDIES Book of the Year Awards, celebrating outstanding books published in 2025 by small, ind...

The Rap Sheet: Bullet Points: No AI Content Here Edition

 The Rap Sheet: Bullet Points: No AI Content Here Edition

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: The Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance announced the winners of the annual Maine Literary Awards last week. The 2026 top spot in the Cri...

The Rap Sheet: Particularly Promising Premieres

 The Rap Sheet: Particularly Promising Premieres

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: The Hollywood Creative Alliance, a professional organization composed of critics, journalists, creators, and industry professionals dedicate...

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: The Los Angeles Times announced the winners of the 46th annual Book Prizes in a ceremony at USC’s Bovard Auditorium. The Times ’ Book Priz...

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange

In Reference to Murder: Mystery Melange: The Los Angeles Times announced the winners of the 46th annual Book Prizes in a ceremony at USC’s Bovard Auditorium. The Times ’ Book Priz...