An annual convention ‘Where the Pen is Bloodier Than the Sword’ returns next month

An annual convention ‘Where the Pen is Bloodier Than the Sword’ returns next month

Posted on: 15 Apr 2024

CrimeFest, The International Crime Fiction Convention, is an intriguing event perfect for those who like to read the occasional crime novel as well as die-hard fanatics.

 

This year’s CrimeFest will take over the Mercure Grand Hotel in Bristol between Thursday 9 and Sunday 12 May 2024.

 

Drawing some of the top crime novelists, experts, readers, editors and publishers from all over the world, CrimeFest gives its delegates the opportunity to celebrate this intriguing genre of literature in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere at one of Bristol’s most elegant venues.

 

Crime fiction fans can register for tickets now from the CrimeFest website.

 

 

There’s plenty planned for this busy weekend of mystery-related fun with a wonderful programme of authors, delegates, award recipients, panel discussions, and events scheduled over four days.

 

This year’s event will see CrimeFest award the 2024 Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger Award to two legends of the genre. The veteran New York Times best-seller and multi-award-winning author of the Dave Robicheaux series, James Lee Burke will be beamed into the convention.

 

Also receiving the Award will be one of British TV’s most sought-after writers of crime fiction, Lynda La Plante CBE. Best known for writing the legendary Helen Mirren starring Prime Suspect TV series, she has also won the Crime Writers’ Association of Britain’s Diamond Dagger for her contribution to the crime and mystery genre.

 

Elsewhere, there will be appearances from bestselling, award-winning journalist and author of the Tess Monaghan series, Laura Lippman, alongside Denise Mina, writer of both the DI Alex Morrow and Paddy Meehan books (now the BBC TV series, The Field of Blood) - both of which are based in Glasgow.

 

This year’s convention will also honour the late great P.D. James, who penned 14 books featuring the iconic police commander and poet, Adam Dagliesh. The 2024 Leader of Toasts is award-winning crime writer, Cathy Ace. These authors are just a drop in the ocean of what CrimeFest have to offer, browse the full programme here.

 

 

CrimeFest will take over the Mercure Grand Hotel in Bristol between Thursday 9 and Sunday 12 May 2024 – register for tickets, HERE.

Read more:

 

Article by:

Stanley Gray

Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.