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).
April Meeting Cancelled
The April meeting has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus. Please check back for updates.
February Meeting
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 main federal laws regulating the legal and illegal possession and use of firearms
- the different classes of firearms (non-restricted, restricted and prohibited) and how the laws differ for each class
- examples of prohibited weapons and devices other than firearms (e.g. replica firearms, Mace, tasers, some martial arts weapons, hollow point bullets, etc.)
- conditions for being allowed to carry firearms for employment purposes or protection of life.
Festive Dinner
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.
November Meeting
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.
Book Launch
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.
October Meeting
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
September Meeting
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
2019 Contest Results
WINNERS OF THE 2019 AUDREY JESSUP AWARD
1st Place: WYNN QUON – Art in Pieces
2nd Place: ADRIENNE STEVENSON – Nocebo
3rd Place: JENNIFER JORGENSEN – Amber’s Tea BeLeaf Readings
HONOURABLE MENTION
THERESA WALLACE – Follow the Money
NICK ASHTON – Hollow-point Handshake
CCW AUDREY JESSUP SHORT STORY CONTEST: SHORTLIST
The shortlist for the CCW AUDREY JESSUP SHORT STORY CONTEST was announced on May 11, 2019. In alphabetical order:
Amber’s Tea Beleaf, by Jennifer Jorgensen
Art in Pieces, by Wynn Quon
Follow the Money, by Theresa Wallace
Hollow-Point Handshake, by Nick Ashton
Nocebo, by Adrienne Stevenson
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the FOOLISH CHICKEN, 79 Holland Avenue, second floor, Ottawa The event begins at 6:30. Come for dinner & hear great writing.
Those on the shortlist will be asked to read a 5 minute selection from their story. Others wishing to read from a work in progress are invited to bring their work (3 – 5 minute limit).
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, PLEASE EMAIL: m.murphy345@hotmail.com before Sunday June 9, 2019 at 5 p.m.