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Shout out to David Goodman in @Daily_Express this morning courtesy of myself and @joncoates73. If you haven;t had a chance to read his #McDermid Debut winning book, A Reluctant Spy, do pick it up; you won't regret it, via #TheakstonsCrime @HarrogateFest express.co.uk/entertainment/…

What a night! After years of trying Agatha Quiz Team finally won the quiz @HarrogateFest. Congratulations team mates @mredwards @LucaVeste @MasonCrossBooks Craig Robertson and Claire McGowan

Paddy O’Connell: who needs Oasis when the Child brothers are in town? @on_magazine @HarrogateFest #TheakstonsCrime

“Right, drop an’ gimme three chapters … or wave bye-bye tae the crème brûlée!”

Lee Child: a Polish thrash metal band asked if they could write an album based on the first 12 Reacher books. I said yes, but unfortunately I couldn’t understand the lyrics because they were all in Polish @on_magazine @HarrogateFest #TheakstonsCrime

Looking truly Old and Peculier

Here's @radiomukhers in @Daily_Express today talking about his brilliant #TheakstonsCrime @HarrogateFest novel of the year, #Hunted, and the inspirations behind it... via me and @joncoates73 Huge thanks to HIF team and everyone involved! #buyabook express.co.uk/entertainment/…

A little glimpse into editing between interviews. #TheakstonsCrime

Our Murder at the Hotel Orient mystery is live! Come and see us at our desk in the hotel lobby👀🕵️‍♀️ #TheakstonsCrime

A few pics from Friday at #TheakstonsCrime! Always so brilliant to be back and lovely to see @RAPriceAuthor @LyndaCheckley @ruthywriter @amandalees @MichaelHWood #sarahclarke amongst others📚 ❤️ @HarrogateFest @aforauthors

Mr Osman you are a class act as always! The wedding is awesome. Thanks for the drink 🍸🙌🎉🤩

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Life goals achieved - front row for Fiona Cummings, Chris Hammer, Abir Mukherjee, Stuart Neville and Val McDermid @on_magazine @HarrogateFest #TheakstonsCrime

Whatever happened to the likely lads and lasses? 🤔 Let’s find out… ☺️ Time for a panel chaired by Val McDermid, featuring some incredible authors who previously made the New Blood list at festivals past… 📚 @HarrogateFest #TheakstonCrime #CrimeWriters #BookTwitter

We were thrilled to announce the winners of the #theakstonsawards tonight! Congratulations @radiomukhers David Goodman and @ellygriffiths on your well deserved awards! 🍻 Find out more here: harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/.../topical.../ @Theakston1827 @Waterstones

Congrats @radiomukhers for bagging #TheakstonsCrime novel of the year @HarrogateFest; David Goodman for his McDermid Debut Award & @ellygriffiths for her Outstanding Contribution... plus all other shortlistees @cbrookmyre @MWCravenUK Marie Tierney, Elly Griffiths & @WhittyAuthor

⏰ Last chance to vote! The shortlist vote closes tonight, Thursday 10 July at 23.59. Hurry and vote for you favourite to win the coveted Theakston's cask 👉 bit.ly/VOTETOP25 @Theakston1827 @ellygriffiths @cbrookmyre @MWCravenUK @radiomukhers @WhittyAuthor @Waterstones

We were delighted to present the incredibly talented Connaught Brass with the Dorothy Parkinson Memorial Award following their captivating performance under Gaia last night. Congratulations Connaught Brass! Read more about the Award 👉 bit.ly/HIFDPMA

We're thrilled to announce that @ellygriffiths has been awarded the Theakston Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution award in recognition of her exceptional contribution to crime fiction. Congratulations Elly! Find out more 👉 bit.ly/EllyGriffithsO… @Theakston1827

Have you voted for Crime Novel of the Year at this year’s Theakstons Crime Festival yet? If not, you can do so here: harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com/vote