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LP Mennock is a crime writer and founder of Moffat Writers. She has edited a crime short story anthology titled 'Wish You Weren't Here' and enjoys mentoring new writers. Along the way she's been a senior IT consultant, a foster carer, a pharmaceutical representative and a dog rescuer. She's also a campervanner, and a Scotch malt whisky enthusiast.
Ann Bloxwich is a lifelong fan of crime fiction and started writing after attending her first ever crime writing festival in Harrogate. She was inspired to write drawing on her experience of bringing up a disabled child and after working as a promoter for a group of male strippers: all which has provided a backdrop for her character DI Alex Peachey. Ann’s novels include What Goes Around and Goodnight, God Bless.
Sarah Burchett Cook is originally from Kent but after 28 years living in Devon in the South-West of England, she now lives in Scotland. She writes fantasy and literary fiction blended with a touch of history, myth and legend. She is author of The Rosa Chronicles.
Iain Alexander writes dark psychological thrillers laced with gothic horror. At the 2025 Scottish Association of Writers’ awards, he took first place for his novel Dark Necessities from which he is reading today. He enjoys scaring his audience (in a good way) and has an idea for a children’s book – PLEASE someone, stop him.