Martin Edwards’ Murder Mystery in Newcastle
21 November, 2011
Saturday 26th November 5.15pm THE LIT & PHIL At this year’s Newcastle Literary Festival, Martin Edwards presents the premiere of his enthralling and brain-teasing new interactive murder mystery event, Who Killed Sir Randolph? which is set in the 1920s. Members of the audience will have the chance to work out the solution to the mystery […]
Martin Edwards at The Newcastle Winter Book Festival
21 November, 2011
Saturday 26th November 1.00pm THE LIT & PHIL Join the popular and successful crime-writer Martin Edwards, author of the Lake Distrct mystery series, at the Newcastle Winter Book Festival for a talk about the Queen of Crime and other fascinating detective novelists who flourished between the two world wars. His talk will let us into […]
Tania Crosse book signing in Plymouth
14 November, 2011
Come and meet author Tania Crosse who will be signing copies of her books, including her latest paperback Hope at Holly Cottage at Waterstone’s in Plymouth on Saturday 26th November, 11.00am – 2.00pm.
Let other keyboards dwell on poor Austen imitations
10 November, 2011
You don’t know how hard I’m restraining my fingers from tapping out a line on autopilot that the world, his wife and her indolent Pug dog know all to well. So putting aside any truths, universally acknowledged or not, I’m determined to quietly welcome an addition to the Austen continuation shelf from no less an […]
THE LAND GIRLS RETURN TO THE BBC
8 November, 2011
The third series of Land Girls, returns to BBC1 for another five episodes – broadcast every day this week at 2.10pm (but you can catch it on iplayer up to ten days after). If you still hanker for more once the series finishes, delve into Julia Stoneham’s Land Girl trilogy: Muddy Boots & Silk Stockings, The Girl at the Farmouse Gate and Alice’s Girls.
Another Mo-nday in Movember…
7 November, 2011
It’s the second week in November, which means the moustaches of men throughout the UK must be coming along nicely. Let me explain, in case you haven’t heard of the fundraising fad that is ‘Movember’. During the eleventh month of each year, men register at www.movember.com and commence their attempts to grow the finest moustache. […]
TEA WITH JACQUELINE WINSPEAR
1 November, 2011
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the hugely acclaimed Jacqueline Winspear, author of the New York Times bestselling Maisie Dobbs mystery series, as she visits the UK all the way from California.
Can you write a novel in 30 days?
1 November, 2011
I recently discovered that November is National Novel Writing Month, the idea being to write an entire novel in 30 days. The internet project (at NaNoWriMo.org) allows fellow writers to sign up to the challenge, mark their progress, track how many words others have written and, if they’re competitive, try to churn out more words […]
Meet & Greet with Cassandra Clark in Bracknell
27 October, 2011
Saturday 12th November, 11.00am – 3.00 pm WATERSTONE’S, BRACKNELL Don’t miss this chance to chat to author Cassandra Clark! She will be mingling with customers and signing copies of her medieval mystery series featuring Abbess Hildegard of Meaux, including her latest book The Law of Angels at Waterstone’s, 17 Stanley Walk, Bracknell RG12 1HA. For […]
‘It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…’
24 October, 2011
Here in the UK it seems it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas. We used to wait till after Halloween, but not anymore. As soon as the last heatwave subsides, we need something festive to look forward to so we can get through the winter months. The lights are up on Oxford Street, […]
CANCELLED – Cassandra Clark at Kirklees Libray
21 October, 2011
Tuesday 15th November, 7.30pm – 9.00pm KIRKLEES LIBRARY PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Come and meet Cassandra Clark, author The Law of Angels, the latest in the medieval mystery series featuring Abbess Hildegard of Meaux. She will be speaking on a historical crime panel and signing copies of her books at […]
My Top 5 American Novels
20 October, 2011
Chiara’s recent trip to the U.S. has inspired me to write this week’s blog on my top American novels. And no, unlike all other ‘Great American Novels’ lists I’ve come across, To Kill a Mockingbird and Huckleberry Finn will not be making an appearance… 1. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck: One of my […]
Time to indulge in some poetry
10 October, 2011
It’s all about Carol Ann Duffy right now. The release of her newest collection of poetry, The Bees, has been accompanied by a flurry of magazine articles and poetry readings – including one at the Southbank centre which I’m disappointed I couldn’t attend. Having studied her poems at A level, I’m a big Carol Ann […]
Top 5 Autumn Reads
3 October, 2011
As promised, this week I give you my top autumn reads – books to curl up on the sofa with as the sky darkens and the weather grows ever more gloomy. Just as the ideal summer reads get you in the mood for blue skies and foreign climes, these five mysterious books are sure to […]
What to look forward to this autumn…
30 September, 2011
It’s the end of September, which means one thing – summer is officially drawing to a close. We seem to have hit an incredible heat-wave in London, but inevitably the wind and rain will come. I know a lot of people get very upset as the nights draw in and the sunshine wanes, but in […]
Martin Edwards book signing in Grasmere
23 September, 2011
Saturday 22nd October, 4.00pm SAM READ, GRASEMERE Crime writer Martin Edwards, author of the acclaimed Lake District series, will be signing copies of his book, including his new hardback The Hanging Wood, at Sam Read, Broadgate House, Grasmere, LA22 9SY. For more information contact the bookshop on 015394 35374.
Martin Edwards book signing in Ambleside
23 September, 2011
Saturday 22nd October, 3.00pm FRED HOLDSWORTH, AMBLESIDE Crime writer Martin Edwards, author of the acclaimed Lake District series, will be signing copies of his book, including his new hardback The Hanging Wood, at Fred Holdsworth, Central Buildings, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BS. For more information contact the bookshop on 01539 433388.
Martin Edwards book signing in Kendal
23 September, 2011
Saturday 22nd October, 1.00pm WATERSTONE’S, KENDAL Crime writer Martin Edwards, author of the acclaimed Lake District series, will be signing copies of his book, including his new hardback The Hanging Wood, at Waterstone’s, 7 Westmoreland Centre Kendal LA9 4LR. For more information contact the bookshop on 0843 290 8417.
Martin Edwards book signing in Lancaster
23 September, 2011
Saturday 22nd October, 11.00am WATERSTONE’S, LANCASTER Crime writer Martin Edwards, author of the acclaimed Lake District series, will be signing copies of his book, including his new hardback The Hanging Wood, at Waterstone’s, 4-6, Cornmarket, Marketgate, Lancaster LA1 1AL. For more information contact the bookshop on 01524 842561.
Tania Crosse book signing in Reading
22 September, 2011
Saturday 5th November 10.30am – 1.00pm WATERSTONE’S, READING Come and meet author Tania Crosse who will be signing copies of her books, including her latest paperback Hope at Holly Cottage at Waterstone’s, 89a Broad Street, Reading RG1 2AP. For more information call the bookshop on 0843 290 8563.
Tania Crosse book signing in Basingstoke
22 September, 2011
Saturday 22nd October 10.30am – 1.00pm WATERSTONE’S, BASINGSTOKE Come and meet author Tania Crosse who will be signing copies of her books, including her latest paperback Hope at Holly Cottage at 35 Wesley Walk, Basingstoke RG21 7BE. For more information call the bookshop on 0843 290 8137.
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