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BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival turns 10 in 2026.

To celebrate, we want to share the love at a series of 10 crime writing events across the city, suburbs and regions.

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AUGUST
BAD Book Club @ SMSA

The First Murderer I Ever Met by Mark Dapin

  • WHEN: 26th August , 12:30pm - 1:30pm
  • WHERE: Tom Keneally Centre
  • COST: $10 per session, bookings essential
  • HOST: Suzanne Leal

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BAD August Event

AUGUST
From Scene Structure to Story Structure: Writing Workshop with Ashley Kalagian Blunt

  • WHEN: Friday, 21 Aug, 9:45am - 1pm
  • WHERE: Outside Shuk Café Elizabeth Bay
  • COST: $150 ($125 for concession)

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BAD Book Club September Insta

SEPTEMBER
BAD Book Club @ SMSA

She Lied First by Dinuka McKenzie

  • WHEN: 23rd September, 12:30 - 1:30pm (arrive from 12:00pm and bring your lunch)
  • WHERE: Tom Keneally Centre
  • COST: $10 per session, bookings essential
  • HOST: Felix Shannon

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BAD Book Club October Insta

OCTOBER
BAD Book Club @ SMSA

Every Time She Wakes by Petronella McGovern

  • WHEN: 28th October, 12:30 - 1:30pm (arrive from 12:00pm and bring your lunch)
  • WHERE: Tom Keneally Centre
  • COST: $10 per session, bookings essential
  • HOST: Sue Turnbull

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SEPTEMBER
BAD Book Launch: ‘Full Circle’ by Chris Hammer

  • WHEN: 28th September, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • WHERE: The Women’s Club
  • COST: $50 | $45 for concession (includes drinks)

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