There was one thing that made this year’s CrimeFest a little different — a thoughtful gesture that felt like a love letter to long-time attendees. Included in every welcome bag was a limited-edition anthology,...
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Read MorePost 2 of 4: Star Encounters, Sibling Revelations, and a Bookish Surprise There’s a certain unwritten rule when it comes to literary festivals: the bigger the name, the more carefully orchestrated the appearance. The star author...
Read MorePost 1 of 4: First Impressions, Unexpected Encounters, and Finding My Place in Bristol I only discovered CrimeFest in 2024 – a little too late to make it. But then came the email: CrimeFest 2025 would be the last...
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