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Upcoming Crime Writing Events
Crime Scene Investigation at Curry College | April 4, 2026

Join Professor James Jabbour as he walks through his mobile crime lab.

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Doom & Bloom: All Things Dark Fiction | April 10, 2026 | Kanu in Old Town, ME

Hosted by Katie York with a line-up to die for that includes crime, horror, and dark fiction writers! Time TBA.


Murder in Mud Season | April 15, 2026 | Rockport Public Library, Rockport, ME

Event kicks off at 6:00 pm. Hosted by Robert Kelley, featuring: Tess Gerritson, Bruce Robert Coffin, Jon Lewis, Maureen Anne Jennings, Ryan Lowell, Allison Keeton, Margot Anne Kelley, Matt Cost, Jule Selbo, and more!


Upcoming Conferences
Maine Crime Wave | May 30, 2026 | Mechanic's Hall, Portland, ME

The theme of the 2026 Maine Crime Wave is Sharpening the Blade: Craft. Community. Career. Through moderated roundtables, structured interactions, and an in-depth conversation with our Crime Master, the goal is to take our work to the next level.

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The New England Crime Bake | Nov 6–8 | Dedham, MA

Crime Bake celebrates 25 years with guests of honor Joe Finder and Lisa Gardner. This conference brings together 250–300 crime writers across New England.

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Crime Writing Anthologies & Awards Open for Submissions
Rock and Hard Place Press (Crime / Noir Short Fiction)
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Crime Spell Books: Death Camas – Best New England Crime Writing of 2026
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Al Blanchard Award

Includes a cash prize and publication in the Crime Spell anthology.

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