Laurie R King speaking at Bedminster Library, Bristol
23 June, 2010
Tuesday 27th July, 2.00-4.00pm BEDMINSTER LIBRARY, BRISTOL Bestselling mystery writer Laurie R King will be talking about her acclaimed Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series, and in particular discussing the title Locked Rooms with reading groups at Bedminster Library, 4 St Peter’s Court, Bedminster Parade, Bristol, BS3 4AQ. For more information call the library on […]
Laurie R King booksigning at Waterstone’s Reading Oracle
23 June, 2010
Thursday 22nd July, 11.00am WATERSTONE’S READING ORACLE, READING Bestselling mystery writer Laurie R King will be signing copies of her acclaimed Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series, including her new releases The God of The Hive and The Language of Bees, and pre-publication copies of The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, at Waterstone’s Reading Oracle, 12 Holybrook […]
Laurie R King speaking at Marylebone Library
23 June, 2010
Friday 16th July, 5.30pm MARYLEBONE LIBRARY, LONDON Bestselling mystery writer Laurie R King will be talking about her acclaimed Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series, including her new releases The God of The Hive and The Language of Bees at Marylebone Library, Marylebone Road Marylebone, London NW1 5LT. For more information call the library on […]
Changing Faces
18 June, 2010
How people change… Check this out. Give this familiar-faced darling a guitar and he would have made a respectable frontman for an indie band. Instead, he went into politics. Lara Crisp, Managing Editor
Kick-ass Literary Girl Power
10 June, 2010
In a world dominated by Katie Price and Amy Winehouse, it’s sometimes difficult to find good role models for young women. Fear not though, because the Brontë sisters are back as you’ve never seen them before! (For our own gutsy heroines, check out Louise Nightingale in Elizabeth Corley’s books or Charlie Fox in Zoë Sharp’s […]
Edward Marston – Was ‘nasty’ a word in the 1850s?
10 June, 2010
Q. In your book The Railway Viaduct, you use the word ‘nasty’ (Sorry, I forgot to mark the place and I don’t intend to reread the entire book to find it.) Since the story takes place in 1850, I have to inform you that the word did not exist then. ‘Nasty’ was a term developed […]
Books and Runner Beans
2 June, 2010
Proof that you don’t need a sprawling garden or allotment in order to grow your own veg, Foyles bookshop on Charing Cross Road has started its very own ‘Urban Garden’ window. Boasting peas, radishes, lettuce and tomatoes, it’s an inspiration to city dwellers and shows you don’t need acres of space to grow your own. […]
Die-hard Kubrick fans alert!
28 May, 2010
If you’re at a loss about what to do this bank holiday weekend, here’s an idea. The Electric Cinema Theatre on Portobello Road is holding a Stanley Kubrick all-nighter . Starting at 11pm, the event kicks off with Full Metal Jacket, followed by the cult classic A Clockwork Orange. Then there’ll be a break for […]
Penelope Evans speaking in Chorleywood
25 May, 2010
Tuesday 15th June, 6.00 – 7.00pm CHORLEYWOOD BOOKSHOP Acclaimed author Penelope Evans will be speaking about and signing copies of her books including her latest release The Weight of Water at The Chorleywood Bookshop, 4 New Parade, Chorleywood, WD3 5NJ. Refreshments available. For more information call the bookshop on 01923 283 566
MORGANVILLE VAMPIRE TOUR 2010: 28th May to 24th June
24 May, 2010
Don’t miss your chance to meet Rachel Caine, author of the hit Morganville Vampire series, who will be touring the UK for a whole month, meeting fans and signing copies of her new book Kiss of Death from 28th May to 24th June.
Travel tip from me and Muji
20 May, 2010
The summer travel season is coming up and despite the dramas of recent months (recession, strikes, volcanoes, political unrest) no one is cancelling their breaks. If you’re like me and realise just days before you leave that you’re completely unprepared (for the same holiday you booked months beforehand and really did see coming) then Muji […]
CRIMEFEST 2010 – The Bristol Crime Convention
18 May, 2010
From Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd May, mingle with top-notch crime writers at CRIMEFEST 2010 in Bristol for four days of talks, book signings, workshops and more killer events featuring many of Allison & Busby authors.
Kings & Rogues at Shakespeare’s Globe
18 May, 2010
With a promising summer on the cards, this may be the year to throw caution to the wind and risk seeing an outdoor performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. This year’s focus is on Kings and Rogues, kicking off with my favourite, Macbeth, running now until 27th June, and starring Elliot Cowan (pictured). Click here to view […]
Want to read and relax?
13 May, 2010
Searching for the perfect gift for someone who has everything? What about a ‘Reading Spa’? At independent publisher Mr B’s Emporium you can be treated to just that – a pampering treatment including: Coffee/tea & cake 45 minutes book-chat with Mr B discussing your likes and dislikes, being shown the best of what’s new & special […]
ALFIE PLAYING AT LONDON’S GREENWICH THEATRE
2 May, 2010
From 11 – 15th May, Bill Naughton’s classic comedy drama Alfie, will be revived on stage with a new production at the Greenwich Theatre in London.
A Night with Romantic Writers in Reading
27 April, 2010
Wednesday 2 June, 7pm READING CENTRAL LIBRARY Enjoy an evening with romantic writers Tania Crosse (author of Lily’s Journey), Julie Cohen, Beth Elliott, Janet Gover and Rau-Anne Lutener at Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ. The authors tell you all there is to know about romantic fiction – from Mills & Boon and […]
The Fair, Flowers, and Fanahan…
26 April, 2010
While hardly reeling from the London Book Fair (half my meetings were with overseas agents and publishers who didn’t make it due to ‘volcanic action’), I’m actually quite glad to be in the office again. I have been sorting through the various catalogues, flyers and whatnot I’d picked up at the fair, when I came […]
Anna Dean, Stephen Booth and Anne Chilvers in Stockport
25 April, 2010
Saturday 22nd May, 9.30am-1.30pm STOCKPORT COLLEGE As part of Stockport’s Culture Feast, Stockport Libraries are holding a special readers event with well-known writers Anna Dean (author of the Dido Kent historical crime novels) and Stephen Booth, and debut author Anne Chilvers. They will be talking about their books and writing experience at Peter Barkworth Theatre […]
Richard Jay Parker beats Paulho Coelho and challenges Neil Gaiman for Best Microblog
22 April, 2010
Debut thriller writer Richard Jay Parker beat a string of nominated authors to win 2nd place in the Author Blog Awards’ Best Microblog category for his tweets @bookwalter – second only to Neil Gaiman.
KATE CHARLES JOINS THE DETECTION CLUB
20 April, 2010
Crime writer, Kate Charles has been elected to become a member to the exclusive Detection Club – restricted to the very top crime writers in the UK. She joins the elite list of members which have included Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers.
Zoë Sharp at Brewery Arts Centre
20 April, 2010
Friday 18 June, 7.30pm BREWERY ARTS CENTRE, KENDAL Thriller-writer Zoë Sharp, will be speaking about her writing and new book, Fourth Day, at the Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE – together with Diane James. The event is part of the Brewery’s Crime Week festival – tickets are £5 includes a welcoming glass of […]
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