News & Events
Capital Crime 2025
C is for Creating Communities in Crime Fiction
So chuffed to be panel at this year's Capital Crime with legends the Rev Richard Coles, Suk Pannu, and Tim Sullivan. We had a great time talking about creating communities in crime fiction ... and dogs. Hard not to talk about dogs with 3 other dog lovers (sorry, Tim!)!
Goodwoof 2025
Having had a brilliant time last year, the Dude and I (and a few friends) headed down to Goodwoof again this year. Missed the dachshund parade (due to my poor scheduling), but had a brilliant time. If you haven't gone before, we highly recommend it!
Dating as a Dog Mum - Good Housekeeping
Delighted to have an article in Good Housekeeping Magazine - check it out online now!
The Pack are back! Bone of Contention launches 24 April 2025
The Pack are back for another adventure!
The 2nd Dog Park Detectives book, Bone of Contention, launched 24 April. Prepare yourself for more pooches, parks, and peril!
Dachshund Days at the Fox & Hound Country Hotel
Feb 2025: Imagine a weekend that's all about Dachshunds in an award-winning Devon hotel? Sign us up! This year the Fox and Hounds Country Hotel launched a Dachshund Days event with 15 speakers and exhibitors, >50 wiener dogs (+ pawrents), in an utterly epic weekend! Already looking forward to next year!
Check out my blog or the Fox and Hounds' official review!
The Dog Park Detectives are unleashed 6 June 2024!
6 June 2024: 35 people and 13 dogs had a pawfully good time celebrating the launch of The Dog Park Detectives series on the iconic floating book barge, The Word on the Water.
UK Crime Book Club interviews Blake Mara
CrimeFest 2024
10 May 2024:
Blake was delighted to join authors Michael Stanley, B.P. Walter, Nicola Williams and participating moderator Megan at the penultimate Crimefest, discussing how they keep readers guessing by subverting expectations.