'Few could fail to be entranced by its acerbic wit, masterful writing, suspense and surprising sweetness … The thrill of discovering the killer and his motivations make the novel almost impossible to put down … If you call yourself a teacher of creative writing, your work better be good. And The Writing Class is: spoof and sentiment, comedy and drama, sass and swagger.'

Jennifer Levasseur (Age)

'Clever page turner ... sharply observed characters and great suspense laced with black humour.'

(Australian Women's Weekly)

'fast-paced and funny.'

(Herald Sun)

'The Writing Class is a readable and entertaining mystery but it's also more than that. It explores ... the underbelly of the writing world — away from the spotlight of festivals and book tours — exposing the quiet desperation of the intrepid would-be who carries on their dream regardless.'

Ruth Wajnryb (Sydney Morning Herald)

'The Writing Class is that rare treat: a literary, comic mystery novel ... Compulsory reading for anyone who has participated in or taught a writing class, or knows someone who has considered doing so – or perhaps just if you are acquainted with rejection or revenge!'

Louise Swinn, Editorial Director of Sleepers Publishing (Readings.com.au)

'The suspense builds at precisely the right pace, enriched by the diversion of laughter, psychological insight, and a steady flow of splendidly sensible writing tips ... highly recommended.'

Ian McFarlane (The Canberra Times)

'a boisterous satire of pseudointellectuals, impotent writers and the adult extension programs of public universities ... The tension is so strong that readers can hardly resist the temptation to peek ahead and see which student is the killer.'

(Publishers Weekly)

'Jincy Willett describes herself as "an ageing, bitter, unpleasant woman who spends her days parsing the sentences of total strangers". This makes her sound very much like her cynical heroine, Amy Gallup. Both have an infectious love of words and a dark wit that will appeal to aspiring writers.'

Courier Mail (Elli Housden)

'Jincy Willet has a kooky and charming style of storytelling. She throws in all kinds of crazy details, which bring the pages to life. In this book, she spins the tale of a writing teacher who presides over a class full of oddballs. When one of her students turns up dead, she sets out to solve the mystery. Anyone who’s ever wanted to write or taken a creative writing course will get a kick out of this book.'

John Searles, Cosmopolitan (msnbc.com)

Jincy Willett has crafted a funny, literary, murder mystery, well worth the reading.

(Cleveland.com)

'The Writing Class is a bloody good novel.'

Kerryn G

'This has a good premise and will intrigue anyone who has ever taken a writing class and tried to dissect a person's private life from what they write in fiction.'

Frank Walker (Sun Herald)

'a witty, clever novel'

(Gleebooks Gleaner)

'For anyone who has ever signed up for a CAE or Adult-Ed class on creative writing, this book is an absolute essential addition to your shelf ... Witty, intelligent and full of twists, The Writing Class is the perfect wet-weekend read.'

(Yen)