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Crime at the Coast

calendar9th Nov 2025, 10:00 am

9th November 2025, 10am - 5.15pm

£20 per person (light snack lunch included)

Torquay Museum is once again set to host its much-anticipated literary event, Crime at the Coast, bringing together readers, aspiring writers, and seasoned authors for a thrilling day of crime fiction exploration.

Crime at the Coast celebrates the rich tradition of crime writing in the South West highlighting contemporary voices in the genre. This year’s event promises to be the most engaging yet, with four dynamic sessions designed to inspire, inform, and entertain.


Highlights include:

  • Panel Discussions with acclaimed crime authors delving into the perils and pitfalls of research, the mindset for murder and how to deal with modern trends in publishing, from digital publishing to podcasts.
  • A Unique Session Featuring Real-Life Forensic Practitioners who will share how their professional experiences have shaped their writing, offering rare insights into the intersection of fact and fiction.
  • Opportunities for Book Signings, Q&A, and Networking, perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the genre or take their first steps into crime writing.

Whether you're a devoted reader of whodunits or an aspiring novelist plotting your debut, Crime at the Coast offers a full day of inspiration and discovery in the heart of the English Riviera.

Programme

Time Action Content Panellists
10am  Doors Open Meet & Greet    
10.30am  Session 1: Mindset for Murder - do murderers or detectives have to be 'different'? Do good detectives need an aspect of autism to perfect their skills? What makes a compelling psychological thriller? Does there have to be a murder in a crime novel?  
11.30am Break    
12pm Session 2: The Perils and Pitfalls of Research - historical and modern Can writers be flexible with history? When does it become unacceptable to sue real historical figures as an integral part of a plot?

Moderator - Jolyon Tuck

Stephanie Austin

Richard Handy

Mike Jecks

Morden Witzel

1pm Lunch & Book Sales/Signings    
2.30pm Session 3: Crime at the Sharp End - real-life forensic practitioners talk about their work as writers Discussing forensics from the points of view of a civilian crime scene officer and a scientist and expert witness.

Interviewer - Stephanie Austin

Tina Orr Munro

Richard Handy

3.30pm  Session 4: Modern Trends in Fiction and how to Deal with Them - digital publishing, social media, podcasts - what's good for you? Do writers need to adapt their storytelling to cater for the reducing attention span of readers? The impact of AI on publishing. Digital first publishing - what is it and how does it work?

Moderator - Jolyon Tuck

Helena Dixon

Orlando Murrin

Caroline Serpell

Miranda Ramphul McCormick

5pm Closing Break & Book Sales/Signings    
5.15pm End    

 

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