Crime Readers’ Association well worth a look

I can heartily recommend the Crime Readers’ Association (CRA) to any fan of crime fiction, Emerging from the UK Crime Writers’ Association, of which I am a member, the CRA was set up to give readers news and information from their favourite authors along with tips for beginners working in the genre.

The Crime Readers’ Association offers a unique perspective on the largest community of crime writers in the world. Subscribers to the CRA receive a bi-monthly edition of an online magazine, Case Files, along with all kinds of interesting features and articles from CWA members, the authors who bring you crime fiction.

In addition, they send out a monthly newsletter containing updates of special events, crime reading (and writing) opportunities, book launches, author insider news, competitions and giveaways. Become part of the CRA today and enjoy crime writing insights you won’t find anywhere else

You can find out more at https://thecra.co.uk/

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