Congratulations to long time CCW member, and author, Wynn Quon. His short story “Art in Pieces” (First place winner of the Audrey Jessup Award in 2019), is published in the May/June 2020 issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine.
The Magazine also asked him to write a blog for them. Please check it out here.
Such exiting news!
Congratulations to the Finalists on this year’s Capital Crime Writers short story contest, Audrey Jessup Award.
The top five finalists, in no particular order are:
Normally the winners would be announced at our end of year dinner in June. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and the need to maintain physical distancing, the final results will be emailed to all entrants, as well as posted on this website and the Capital Crime Writers’ Facebook page on June 10.
A reminder that the deadline for the Short Story Contest is April 1. If you need more information please contact Madona Skaff (madonaskaff@gmail.com).
The April meeting has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus. Please check back for updates.
NOTE THE CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION
Capital Crime Writers presents “Firearms and Other Weapons”. The guest speaker is Glenda Stewart, onetime Communications Officer at the Canadian Firearms Centre. The meeting will be held on Wednesday February 12 at 7 pm at the Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe Street, Room B125 (basement level).
Glenda Stewart will discuss:
The festive dinner takes place on Wednesday December 11, 2019, beginning at 6:15 at Tony Capones (2369 Carling Avenue, Ottawa).
Our after dinner speakers are CCW authors Barbara Fradkin and Brenda Chapman.
Mysteries in the Hood: where the bodies are buried. Barbara Fradkin joins friend and fellow Kitchissippi crime writer Brenda Chapman for an entertaining conversation about the joys of writing local.
Copies of their books will be available for sale & signing.
Please email m.murphy345@hotmail.com if you plan on attending. Please include the number of persons in your party. The deadline for registration is Saturday December 7, 2019 at 5 p.m.
Capital Crime Writers presents “Observations of a Former Homicide Detective”. The guest speaker is Dr. Gregory Brown, research fellow and retired police officer. The meeting will be held on Wednesday November 13 at 7:00 pm at the Ottawa City Hall in the Honeywell Room on the second floor. Please note that evening parking is currently free at City Hall.
Dr. Greg Brown (currently a research fellow at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University) worked on many of the most significant homicide investigations across the Ottawa region as a Detective-Sergeant in the Major Crime Squad between 2002 and 2010 – including the kidnapping and murder of Barrhaven teenager Jennifer Teague (his experiences throughout this investigation were the subject of the 2018 season premier episode of CBC’s true-crime drama The Detectives), the organized crime assassination of cocaine kingpin Hussein El-Hajj Hassan, and the triple murder of retired Chief Justice Alban Garon, his wife, and the Garon’s next-door neighbour. Dr. Brown will share some of the most interesting aspects of these homicide investigations throughout this interactive presentation.
Join CCW member Madona Skaff on Saturday October 19, 2019 at 3 p.m for the launch of her murder mystery short story Backbone, in the anthology Nothing Without Us, a multi-genre anthology featuring disabled protagonists. We are the heroes, not the sidekicks. The event takes place at The Three Brewers Pub, 240 Sparks St.
There will be readings, book signings and door prizes.
CAPITAL CRIME WRITERS’ October meeting is on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019. We meet at Ottawa City Hall, in the Honeywell Room (2nd floor), starting at 7 pm.
Our speaker is Michael Murphy, who spent his career working in public libraries. His talk will discuss some favourite TV series which you may have missed watching. Amid the flood of offerings one can easily miss series which will hold your interest. He will also discuss some favourite crime fiction websites, and series of reissued crime novels which may help you in choosing your next book.
Time to renew your membership or join Capital Crime Writers for the same low price of $40. You can pay at the meeting, by cheque or cash.
Or you can pay by electronic transfer, using the email; Treasurer@capitalcrimewriters.com
If you have any questions, please email Treasurer@capitalcrimewriters.com
CAPITAL CRIME WRITERS’ first meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019. We meet at Ottawa City Hall, in the Honeywell Room (2nd floor), starting at 7:00 pm.
Our speaker will be Robert Barclay, author of Jacob the Trumpeter. Set in 17th century Germany during the 30 Years’ War, the book provides some insight into the privileged life of the military trumpeter. Robert is not only a talented writer, but also an accomplished maker of historic horns and trumpets. I’m sure he’d be happy to talk a bit about the art of making musical instruments.
Time to renew your membership or join Capital Crime Writers for the same low price of $40. You can pay at the meeting, by cheque or cash.
Or you can pay by electronic transfer, using the email; Treasurer@capitalcrimewriters.com
If you have any questions, please email Treasurer@capitalcrimewriters.com