Crime novels, it has been said, show the human psyche under pressure.
Vicki Delany
Ottawa is a hot spot of Canadian crime writing, with perhaps the greatest concentration of active, involved, published crime writers anywhere.
On a personal basis, when I decided to become a writer, about the last reason I did it was because I thought I'd meet interesting people and make new friends. But that has turned out to be the very best part.
The CWC is a professional organization for professional writers. Non-published writers are welcome as associate members.
