Many many thanks to Buzz magazine who gave @gwylcrimefest.bsky.social a cracking shout out this month. Check them out and see what else is coming up in Wales! www.buzzmag.co.uk/magazine/

Psychopaths. Everyone has an image of them, but what are they and what makes them? Join Graham Bartlett and G J Williams for a genuinely unique workshop at @gwylcrimefest.bsky.social !

Just to say - we still need volunteers! It should be a lot of fun and so, if you’re up for it, drop a line to the address below.

Troseddu yn y Gymraeg! Mae tri awdur trosedd poblogaidd o Gymru yn trafod sut maen nhw’n defnyddio eu diwylliant a’u hiaith i greu nofel drosedd drawiadol wedi’i hymdreiddio â diwylliant Cymraeg.

Aberystwyth has a population of about 15,000. There are upwards of 6 million books in the National Library of Wales. Which means there are probably more books per head of population there than anywhere else. Take a look at some of the treasures held there with a guided tour!

Legal Thrillers? We’ve got those covered as well, with more than a little help from Hugh James!

Ah, it’s time for that photo again!

Interested in self-publishing your work? Come along and meet a group of writers who really made it work for them!

What’s new in Welsh writing? Come along to Noir at the Bar to find out, meet old friends and make new ones.

Crime Writing and Crime Publishing in Wales. Join Phil Rowlands, Jacqueline Harrett, @thornemoore.bsky.social and @gbwilliams.bsky.social as they tell us about publishing and writing with Diamond Crime. If you’re a Welsh-based writer, be sure to check this one out!

Jacky Collins in conversation with Mari Hannah and Clare Mackintosh! How about that for a line-up?

Zoe Sharp on writing fight scenes in the context of a self-defence workshop. Zoe owns six chainsaws. Just thought I’d mention that…

Alis Hawkins and Fflur David bring Gwyl Crime Cymru 2025 too a close. Don’t miss this one!

@radiomukhers.bsky.social in conversation with Paul Burke? I’m there for that!

5 weeks and counting!

Remember - Gwyl Crime Cymru 2025 has a strict dress code!

…and just to add, the winner will be drawn on March 28th…

Well now, here’s a cracking offer! Just like and comment for the chance to win two brilliant historical thrillers from GJ Williams!

Remember folks, @radiomukhers.bsky.social is appearing at @gwylcrimefest.bsky.social not once but TWICE in just 7 weeks time…so come along and buy him a celebratory drink!

Not long now!

A few thoughts from Phil the Chair, who is entirely relaxed about bribing people with drinks as long as they come along… philipgwynnejones.com/2025/03/02/g...

It’s Dydd Gŵyl Dewi, but that’s not the only reason to celebrate as this year’s Gŵyl Crime Cymru Festival programme is now live! We have an amazing lineup of writers, and look forward to seeing you in Aberystwyth! gwylcrimecymrufestival.co.uk

Heads up everyone, here's a reminder that the programme for Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2025 goes LIVE tomorrow, St David's Day, at 9.00. We can't wait for you to see just what's coming up!!

As a pre-festival giveaway, here’s your chance to win a free copy of “The Chair”, by GB Williams, a dark thriller set in the shadow of Cadair Idris! Just give us a like and a follow for a chance to win. The winner will be drawn, of course, on March 1st 2025. (Sorry, but UK entries only)

Welcome to Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2025! Only ten weeks then we'll be back in Aberystwyth with lots of lovely book loving readers and writers. Tickets go on sale on March 1, 2025, because it's St David's Day and we are proud of being Welsh. Do drop in if you can.