The following links are for associations, websites, blogs and podcasts with a focus on crime writing and reading.  They are listed in alphabetical order.

Australian Crime Writers Association – promoting crime, thriller and mystery writing in Australia

AustCrime – when you can’t decide which crime fiction novel to read next

Killzone – this is my favourite blog on crime fiction.  The Kill Zone is the home of 11 top suspense writers and publishing professionals.

Murder and Mayhem – a pop-up podcast for crime fans hosted by Valerie Khoo.  This show explores the authors who bring us, well murder and mayhem. The writers  interviewed provide tips to improve crime and thriller writing. You can also get a free companion ebook linked to the series from the Australian Writers Centre website.

Partners in Crime – English podcast for crime fiction fans

Sisters in Crime – membership association established to celebrate women’s crime writing on the page and screen and bring a collective critical eye to the field

The True Crime Sisters Podcast – sisters Harry and Bill explore the touchy and tricky subject of true crime using cases from Australia and New Zealand. The series is supported by a blog.

Writer Types – an American crime and mystery podcast series that interviews authors, industry professionals and provides book reviews

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