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About Me:: Jarad Henry has worked in the criminal justice system for the past ten years and is a currently a policy advisor for Victoria Police. He has a degree in Criminology and is a regular presenter at many conferences, forums and seminars on crime trends.

Head Shot, a murder mystery inspired by Melbourne’s gangland killings, was short listed in the 2006 Ned Kelly Awards for Best First Crime Novel. As a manuscript, it was also short listed in the 2004 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards.

Blood Sunset, published by Allen & Unwin in 2008, is his second book and was short listed in the 2006 Australian Vogel Awards and in the same year won the Fellowship of Australian Writers Jim Hamilton Award.

Books And Authors I Like:: Michael Connolly - the Harry Bosch series
Peter Temple - The Broken Shore
Vikki Petratis - true crime guru
Leigh Redhead - the Simone Kirsch series

At 5:32pm on March 10, 2009, Mike Domigan said…: Hi Jarad,
Just purchased and read Blood Sunset and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have not been able to get a hold of your first book, Head Shot. Do you know of anywhere that has it in stock? I look foreward to the release of your latest work. Best regards, Mike.

At 4:45pm on June 20, 2008, L.J. Sellers said…: Hi Jared
Congratulations on your writing successes and awards. I look forward to checking out your work.

At 3:56pm on June 20, 2008, Jackie Tritt said…: Hi Jarad

Glad my writers' group managed to book you through the VWC, for October 25th. Looking forward to meeting you then.

Jackie

At 9:00am on March 17, 2008, Vikki Petraitis said…: Hi Jarad, I just joined last week so I'm new at this too. It's a great page. Lindy Cameron told me about it. I'm on holiday after this week so I will have time to puruse it better.

At 2:48pm on February 19, 2008, Jackie Tritt said…: Hi Jarad

Good to see you here. I've suggested my writers' group (Lazy River Writers, based in Belgrave) invite you as our guest speaker later on this year. The Writers' Centre supports us financially each year with an all day workshop and I think it's time crime had a go.

Cheers

Jackie

At 8:39am on February 18, 2008, Jarad Henry said…: Hiya Leigh
Nice to hear from ya! Yes indeed, both A&U babies now.... been a long time coming but worth it. Are you going to Byron Bay? If so, I'll catch you there! If not, you're on for St Kilda... it rocks, even in winter!
Take care and catch you in June.

Jarad :)

At 8:11pm on February 17, 2008, Leigh Redhead said…: Hey Jarad, great to hear the new book is out. I'll have to get it when I'm back in Australia in June. We are publishing house buddies now! Am still desperately trying to finish number four, but every computer I touch goes into meltdown. I swear I am cursed. Lets have a drink in St Kilda when I'm back. Cheers, Leigh xxx And PS Jarad's workshop is great, I did it in Adelaide!

At 1:41pm on February 15, 2008, Jarad Henry said…: Cops and Robbers - Writing the Perfect Crime Scene!

Workshop: Ever wanted to write a crime novel or short story? How do you get the procedure right? What about dialogue? And the crime scene? Who strings up the plastic tape, who calls in Homicide and the Coroner? In this workshop, you learn the ins and outs of real-life police drama and how to apply this to characters, giving your stories the essential ingredient of every great crime writer - verisimilitude.

When: Saturday 23 February, 10am - 4pm
Where: Victorian Writers Centre
Cost: $135, Members $95/$85 Rating: 1+2

www.writers-centre.org for more info

At 12:01pm on February 15, 2008, Karen from AustCrime said…: Hi Jarad - Nice to see you here - you've reminded me to catch up with Blood Sunset soon

At 9:12am on February 15, 2008, Jarad Henry said…: Check out the Blood Sunset trailer on You Tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lC-JiGqNEA