Former Sussex detective turned crime fiction adviser will give behind-the-scenes insights at Worthing charity afternoon tea
A former Sussex detective turned police adviser to authors and TV writers will be revealing behind-the-scenes insights into how real-world investigation experience shapes compelling crime fiction.
Graham Bartlett, whose police career spanned 30 years, will be giving a talk at an engaging true crime event organised by Worthing charity Sight Support Worthing (SSW).
Cream Tea & Crime: Cake and Corruption, combines a fascinating author talk with a delicious afternoon tea at The Charmandean Centre, in Forest Road, Worthing, on Monday, March 30, from 2pm to 5pm. Tickets are £32.50, book at www.tickettailor.com/events/sightsupportworthing/1972699
Graham is an award-winning crime author and former senior police officer, including working as a senior detective and as Brighton & Hove’s chief superintendent.
He is also known nationally for advising crime writers and TV writers on police procedure and authenticity. He aims to help writers create 'stunningly authentic plots, police officers and scenes' to bring stories to life.
He has also worked closely with best-selling author Peter James, including co-writing Death Comes Knocking: Policing Roy Grace’s Brighton in 2015.
Since then, Graham has had three solo crime novels published, Bad for Good, Force of Hate and City on Fire. He is a crime writing mentor with Jericho Writers, runs live and online crime writing courses, is a regular speaker at crime writing festivals and appears in many true crime TV documentaries.
Guests will enjoy a delicious afternoon tea alongside his behind-the-scenes insights into policing and how real-world investigation experience shapes compelling crime fiction.
Proceeds will go towards supporting Sight Support Worthing’s work championing inclusion, independence and wellbeing for people living with visual impairments across the local community.