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Showcasing the very best of Australian and International crime writing, live and online. Bad Sydney Crime Writers Festival.

29/08/2026

BAD VOLUNTEERS, TIME TO DUST OFF YOUR T-SHIRTS!!!

BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival loves our volunteers, who give their time each year to assist in the smooth running of our events. We're calling for more crime writing fans to step up for BAD's 10th birthday on November 20-21. Volunteers receive a range of complimentary merch, books and free access to festival sessions. Please contact artistic director Catherine via email: [email protected] to register your interest today!

(Pic: thanks to an BAD volunteer who has laundered their T-shirt and hung it out to try at Ballarat's old Police Station)

27/08/2026

Reviews are in for Chris Hammer's new standalone thriller FULL CIRCLE, and it sounds like a cracker! BAD Sydney is hosting a very special event for our BAD All Year 10th anniversary series on Monday September 28 from 5.30pm at The Women's Club in Sydney CBD, with drinks (thanks to Tulloch Wines), Chris in conversation with Michael Burge, book sales and signings. Book now via the BAD Sydney website www.badsydney.com

23/08/2026

Our monthly BAD Sydney Crime Book Club on the third Wednesday at Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts is proving extremely popular. There's just one place left for this week's true-crime session on August 26 with Mark Dapin hosted by Suzanne Leal (discussing Mark's fascinating 'The First Murderer I Ever Met'). Don't miss out on the next session with Dinuka McKenzie and her new novel 'She Lied First' hosted by Felix Shannon on Wednesday September 23. Head to www.badsydney.com to book! Places are just $10 and that garners book purchase discounts!

19/08/2026

THIS WEEK!!! Book now for our writing workshop with bestselling crime/thriller author Ashley Kalagian Blunt. Friday August 21 with morning tea to fuel your inspiration. Tickets via the link: https://www.badsydney.com/program/augustfrom-scene-structure-to-story-structure-writing-workshop-with-ashley-kalagian-blunt/

18/08/2026

BAD is honoured to be launching master crime writer Chris Hammer’s first standalone blockbuster thriller titled ‘Full Circle’ the night before its official release. 📖🚀

Join us on Monday 28 September and listen to Chris himself chat in conversation with Michael Burge about this new epic tale of dynastic rivalries, corporate greed, and revenge.

BAD's exclusive launch begins and ends with drinks included in the price of the ticket.

🗓️When: Monday 28 September
⏰Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
📚Where: The Women’s Club
🏘️Address: 179 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 2000

Bookings essential, link below 🔗

https://events.humanitix.com/bad-book-launch-full-circle-by-chris-hammer

15/08/2026

Love these books? Love Ashley? Love writing crime? Then you want want to miss out on this Thursday’s workshop diving into the ins and outs of scene and story structure. 📝

Over three hours you’ll discover the seven elements every scene needs, how to use victories and defeats in scene and at the macro story level, why decisions are the crux of story and how to use them to shape your scenes.

For tickets and further info, visit the link in bio 🔗

🗓️When: Friday 17 August
⏰Time: 9:45am
📚Where: Ardency Trebartha at Elizabeth Bay
🏘️61-69 Roslyn Gardens, Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011

ashleykalagianblunt

04/08/2026

Have you heard? The annual BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival Danger Awards is open for entries! 👏🧑‍💻

We are calling for the submission of books that, in their exploration of crime and justice, shed light on the diverse setting that is Australia. 📚

CATEGORIES:
📘Best Debut Crime Fiction
📗Best Crime Fiction
📕Best Crime Non-Fiction
📙People's Choice Award

In addition to the Danger Award trophy, each winner will receive $1000 in prize money and will be invited to speak at BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival 2027!

Head to the link below to enter! ✍️

https://www.badsydney.com/danger-award-2026/

30/07/2026

Have you got your draft ready?🤔

Join Ashley Kalagian Blunt alongside BAD on August 21st for an exclusive writing workshop and turn those drafts into the polished work of your dreams.

For tickets and further info, visit the link in bio 🔗

25/07/2026

In partnership with BAD, check out the incredible line-up of crime authors set to appear after dark at this Thursday 30 July. 🕵️‍♀️

Kicking off at 9.00pm, hear from these six celebrated authors as they read from their latest books.

This session is part of Library After Dark, an evening of author readings and poetry presented as part of Open Books. Open Doors. Open Minds.

Details in bio. 🔗

23/07/2026

August’s book club pick is ‘The ‘First Murderer I Ever Met’ by Mark Dapin. 🔎

Join us at the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts for a lunchtime filled with mystery and bookish chat, led by award-winning author Suzanne Leal with a special guest appearance from Mark Dapin himself! 📚

Bookings essential, reading required, link below 🔗

🗓️When: Wednesday 26 August
⏰Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm (arrive from 12:00pm and bring your lunch)
📚Where: Tom Keneally Centre, Level 3, Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street Sydney
🏘️Address: 280 Pitt St, Sydney

https://events.humanitix.com/bad-sydney-crime-book-club-at-smsa-or-august

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