British crime writer Mick Herron wins Crime Writers' Association lifetime achievement award
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Mick Herron, acclaimed author of the Slough House series, has received the Crime Writers' Association's (CWA) Diamond Dagger award for his lifetime contributions to crime writing. Expressing gratitude, Herron noted this recognition as a personal and career highlight. He began writing fiction alongside a job as a sub-editor, publishing his first novel in 2003. His Slough House series, featuring disgraced MI5 agents, has received critical acclaim, and adaptations are underway on Apple TV+. Herron has been previously recognized by the CWA for his works, solidifying his reputation in the crime writing genre.
Receiving the CWA Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement is a career highlight for Mick Herron, who aims to live up to the honour bestowed by his peers.
Mick Herron, who has made significant contributions to crime writing with his Slough House series, expressed his excitement and gratitude for receiving the prestigious CWA award.
Herron's works, including the acclaimed Slough House series, have earned accolades, including the prestigious Gold Dagger and Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for two of the books.
As a writer, Mick Herron began crafting his narratives while working as a sub-editor, producing daily pages that would eventually evolve into well-regarded crime fiction.
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