Upcoming News & Events

The Pack are back with another tail of intrigue from the back side of crime! 

The 3rd Dog Park Detectives book, Paw and Order, will launch 23 April. Canine chaos will reign - prepare yourself for more pooches, parks, and peril!

Pre-order now!

Keep an eye out for this one! I'll be on a panel with 2 other dog-loving crime writers (including the amazing Louisa Scarr) at Bark! Fest this September. There'll be readings. There'll be talks about dogs. And as it'll be online, there'll probably be canine carnage in the background as the Dude (also?) has opinions on most things...

I'm delighted to have an article in My Weekly's 2 May issue. I'll add more info on it closer to its publication, but what I can say is that although it's fiction, the story means a lot to me. (I cried while writing it). I hope you'll enjoy it.

I'll post a link to it here, once it's out.

Yep, we'll be back at Goodwoof again this year. If you see us, please do come over. We don't bite, and we WILL have Dog Park Detective stickers and cheat-sheet bookmarks (which I'm incredibly proud of)!

I have a special place in my heart for this event. In 2019 my publisher showcased an early copy of my debut (City of Spies) there, and every time I've been back, it's been magical. I'm leaving my furry familiar behind (gutted!) but looking forward to rubbing shoulders and clinking glasses with old friends, and making new ones.  See you there?

C is for Creating Communities in Crime Fiction

I'm was so chuffed to be on a 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!)!

Having had a brilliant time last year, the Dude and I (and a few friends) headed down to Goodwoof again this year. We missed the dachshund parade (due to my poor scheduling), but had a brilliant time. If you haven't gone before, we highly recommend it!

I'm delighted to have an article in Good Housekeeping Magazine - check it out online now!

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!

Available in book shops and online now!

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!

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.

4 June 2024: Caz Maston from the UK Crime Book Club chats with Blake Mara about dogs, and the writing of The Dog Park Detectives.

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.