The road to publication can be as twisty as any crime novel and is a daunting prospect for any first-time writer, no matter how good the book they have written. To help you find your way, we have assembled an experienced panel of industry experts who will offer advice and answer your questions. It promises to be invaluable for any aspiring author. 

Our experts are: Sian Heap, commissioning editor at Canelo; Jade Kavanagh, literary agent at Darley Anderson; GJ Williams, author and Bloody Scotland spotlighter. 

Gordon J Brown, author and Bloody Scotland director, will chair the panel.