As a crime writer and a huge crime reader, I love nothing more than discovering new authors and hearing about how my favourite writers put a book together – where do they get their ideas from?! Seemingly very respectable people have very dark imaginations!
Getting to the heart of crime writing and showcasing the amazing talent we have in Ireland is one of the reasons that I founded Murder One – although perhaps that’s two. Bringing authors to audiences that they might not otherwise get an opportunity to see, is another.
I’m delighted that Murder One, Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival, will be back to the fabulous DLR Lexicon the library’s its 10th celebration year. With such a fantastic range of crime writing talent and stars attending, we anticipate more sell out events this year as book lovers join us from all over the country. Whether discovering new authors or meeting your literary heroes, Murder One brings you real live authors who write real books. In this age of AI fakery, supporting authors has never been more important and Murder One gives you a chance to meet them, and get your books signed!
Supported by the Arts Council, DLR Libraries and Dubray, the festival features international crime writing talent, including global sensation Chris Whitaker, as well as Ruth Ware, whose best-selling book ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ will be screening on Netflix on October 10th . We are also delighted to welcome Steve Cavanagh, Gillian McAllister, Jane Casey, Andrea Mara, A.J. West, Amanda Cassidy, Carmel Harrington and Catherine Ryan Howard to name but a few! We’ve also got FREE readings and a fascinating masterclass programme.
I’d love you to join me 17-19 October, whether you are an avid crime reader, a budding writer, or a book club looking for your next read, Murder One has something for everyone.
Tickets for all the events are on sale now at www.murderone.ie
