An exciting opportunity awaits crime fiction fans this month as three local authors explore the evolution of crime writing in Australia.
Join K M Steele, Troy Henderson and Jack Roney at the North Lakes Library for the free event, Mash it up: The changing face of crime fiction in Australia, hosted by City of Moreton Bay.
Jack said he would talk about how his fiction writing has been informed by personal experiences from his 33-year police career.
“I started out writing as a way to process the impact of my experiences and the people I’d met along the way,” Jack said.
“My first crime book was very much a personal storytelling experience, using my fictional characters as a vehicle to convey my own thoughts about the world. As my writing evolved, I wanted to challenge myself to experiment with different genres such as historical mystery and speculative fiction, relying less on my own personal experiences and learning the craft of writing a great story.”
Exploring the Dark Side: Australian Crime Fiction Unveiled
K M Steele (Kate), author of the Mallory Cash Series, said crime fiction had always been concerned with good versus evil and the power of good to prevail.
“Australian crime is no different and often contains layered social commentary about our past, present and future,” she said.
“Australian crime fiction has a rich history. The first crime novel was published in 1818 and the genre is enjoying renewed popularity now, especially Outback Noir.”
She described her jewel heist novels as “Pulp Fiction mashups” blending crime, romance, adventure and comedy set in Australian locations.
Troy said it was great to see more Australia-based crime fiction in the market.
“While most crime fiction has historically been US or UK-based, readers are hungry for more stories based in our cities and towns and several authors are catering to this appetite,” Troy said.
“I confess that I don’t write traditional crime fiction; I explore genre-bending narratives that blend elements of crime, humour, thrillers, street philosophy and drama. My approach to crime writing is to amalgamate the styles and genres that have inspired me over the decades and make them my own.
“I love doing these library talks with Kate and Jack. Kate’s deep understanding of noir and regional Australian crime makes her work real page-turners, while Jack’s experience as a detective lends an authentic voice and visceral insight to his stories.”
Booking required. Go to Moreton Bay QLD website.
Mash it up: The changing face of crime fiction in Australia
- Saturday, 12 October, 2-3pm
- North Lakes Library
- 10 The Corso, North Lakes
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