SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY NEWS

I mentioned this when I first saw it in September, but the fun British mystery show Shakespeare & Hathaway has begun (maybe finished?) filming a new season. It's been three years since Season 4. Now it's back--and I'm pretty sure by popular demand! 

Jo Joyner and Mark Benton reprise their roles for series 5 of Shakespeare & Hathaway, alongside Patrick Walshe McBride (my favorite!), who plays aspiring actor and understudy Sebastian Brudenell. Filming is underway in the streets of Stratford-Upon-Avon. 

Shakespeare & Hathaway started 7 years ago, and there have been 4 seasons and 40 episodes. The show features ex-Detective Inspector Frank Hathaway turned private investigator who meets ex-hairdresser Luella Shakespeare when she employs him to investigate the fiancé she met online. Together they form a private detective agency. 

Series 5 of Shakespeare & Hathaway will premiere on UKTV’s specialist crime drama channel, Alibi, shortly with a later launch on the BBC and iPlayer. U.S. airing? No news, but the first four seasons are available on BritBox, so possibly Shakespeare & Hathaway, Season 5,  will air on Britbox later this year. Stay tuned!!

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AUTHORS FOR LA

From Daniel Palmer: 

Ok, Authors...the time has come. It has been quite an undertaking to put together a live charity auction in such a short period, but with the help of many, we've got all the pieces in place. The American Red Cross has signed on as our charity because they LOVE authors, and together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who have lost so much. Here's how to start helping. 

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2. Please share the donation form link with ANY author you think will want to help, and like and share the Authors4LA FB page. Tag authors...HELP US SPREAD THE WORD. 

We will host a live simulcast with our celebrity authors and other special guests on Wednesday, January 22, from 6PM-10PM EST. Stay tuned for the schedule of appearances. 

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MWA 2025 Grand Masters, Raven, & Ellery Queen Award Recipients

Mystery Writers of America (MWA) announced the recipients of its special awards. 

2025 Grand Masters: Laura Lippman and John Sandford 

2025 Raven Award: Face in a Book Bookstore & Gifts

2025 Ellery Queen Award: Peter Wolverton of St. Martin’s Publishing Group 

They will accept their awards at the 79th Annual Edgar Awards Ceremony, which will be held May 1, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City.

MWA’s Grand Master Award represents the pinnacle of achievement in mystery writing and was established to acknowledge important contributions to this genre, as well as for a body of work that is both significant and of consistent high quality. 

The Raven Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the mystery field outside the realm of creative writing. 

The Ellery Queen Award was established in 1983 to honor “outstanding writing teams and outstanding people in the mystery-publishing industry.” 

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