Interactive e-books!
19 April, 2010
Interactive e-books here we come! Released just a week ago, the Alice app for iPad by Atomic Antelope has caused quite a stir. See this sneak preview on YouTube: Using the old artwork from Lewis Carroll’s original, it’s a very attractive looking application. Shaking the screen allows you to interact with the illustrations; my personal […]
Rebecca Tope book signing in Cirencester
16 April, 2010
The bestselling author of the Cotswold mystery series will be signing copies of her books (including her latest release ‘Slaughter in the Cotswolds’) at Waterstone’s in Cirencester at 11.00am on Saturday 17th April.
Summer sales begin…
12 April, 2010
If your living room needs a new sofa, or you can not live through another summer without an ice-crusher, I have good news for you. There is no need to fight through the crowds and chaos at Ikea, because right now there’s a sale on at Habitat. My favourite find is this lovely glass jug. […]
Henry VIII lives on…
8 April, 2010
I’ve recently watched The Other Boleyn Girl which I absolutely loved. I suspect my enthusiasm may have stemmed from the rather delicious Eric Bana playing the part of Henry VIII. How someone this good looking could possibly have been cast as the king who in actual fact was rather less pleasing to the eye, is […]
RICHARD JAY PARKER SHORTLISTED FOR AUTHOR BLOG AWARDS
7 April, 2010
Debut thriller writer Richard Jay Parker has proved to be a force to be reckoned with on Twitter, after making the shortlist for the Author Blog Awards – brushing shoulders with big-name authors such as Paulho Coelho and Neil Gaiman.
The Jedward craze continues
29 March, 2010
It’s coming up to Easter – a time to celebrate new life. Spring time means saying goodbye to the old and embracing the new. This would be easier if some things weren’t so persistent. It seems Jedward, the tune-challenged twins from the X Factor, are not only here to stay but they’re branching out into […]
Turn your spring cleaning into cash!
25 March, 2010
It’s that time of the year when the daffs are out, the mornings are brighter and the sunshine streaming through the windows convinces you it’s truly spring – and also highlights the need to clean the windows… Yes, it’s Spring Cleaning Time. Now, I’m a complete hoarder and it takes a lot to convince me […]
KIDNAPPING RONNIE LOOKS SET TO BE A MAJOR FILM
25 March, 2010
Optimum Releasing, the distributors for the Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker, have taken a second option on the film rights for Kidnapping Ronnie, by Patrick King & Tudor Gates.
Talk on the Tradition of British Thriller Writing
18 March, 2010
Friday 19th March, 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Thriller writers Richard Jay Parker, Zoë Sharp and Matt Lynn will be discussing the return of the great British thriller at Allestree Library.
Actress Susan Wooldridge at St John’s Wood Library, London
18 March, 2010
Wednesday 16th June, 7.00pm – 8.00pm St JOHN’S WOOD LIBRARY, LONDON NW8 British actress Susan Wooldridge will be discussing her debut novel at The Hidden Dance, at St John’s Wood Library, 20 Circus Road, London, NW8 6PD. For more information contact the libarary on 020 76411300
Actress Susan Wooldridge at East Sheen Library, London
18 March, 2010
Friday 14th May, 3.00pm – 4.30pm EAST SHEEN LIBRARY, LONDON SW14 British actress Susan Wooldridge will be talking about her debut novel, The Hidden Dance, at East Sheen Library, Sheen Lane Centre, London SW14 8LP. Tickets £1 including refreshments. Booking essential via any Richmond Library or call 020 8876 8801.
Mike Ripley at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing
18 March, 2010
Saturday 18 September, 4pm READING TOWN HALL Mike Ripley, author of the popular Angel crime series, will be speaking on a Comedy Panel at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing (16 – 19th Sept) in the Victoria Hall, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH. For more information contact Madeleine Bentley on 0118 9015946.
The Curzon Group trio at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing
18 March, 2010
Sunday 19 September, 3pm READING TOWN HALL Thriller writers Richard Jay Parker, Elizabeth Corley, and Zoë Sharp (all members of The Curzon Group) will be speaking at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing (16 – 19th Sept) in the Waterhouse Room, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH. For more information contact Madeleine Bentley […]
Rebecca Tope at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing
18 March, 2010
Friday 17 September, 3.15pm READING TOWN HALL Rebecca Tope, author of the bestselling Cotswold mystery series, will be speaking with Ann Granger at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing (16 – 19th Sept) in the Waterhouse Room, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH. For more information contact festival organiser Madeleine Bentley on 0118 […]
Crimefest event: Criminal Mastermind Quiz
18 March, 2010
Sunday 23rd May, 12.30pm – 1.30pm BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL Criminal Mastermind Quiz! Test your knowledge of crime by joining authors Martin Edwards, Cara Black, Ali Karim and other crime writers for Crimefest’s popular quiz, led by quizmaster Maxim Jakubowski. For more information visit www.crimefest.com
Crimefest Event: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Writing Crime
18 March, 2010
Sunday 23rd May, 10.00am-10.50am BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL (Room 2) Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll: The Business of Telling Lies – the Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Writing Crime. Panel includes: Martin Edwards (author of the Lake District series), Joan Brady, Peter Guttridge and Yrsa Sigudardottir. Moderator: Anne Zouroudi. For more […]
Crimefest Event: Page to Screen
18 March, 2010
Sunday 23rd May, 10.00am – 10.50am BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL (Room 1) Transmission: Page to Screen – Authors With Experience of Both. Panel includes: Cath Stincliffe (author of the Blue Murder series which was featured on ITV), Mike Hodges, Bill James and Girogio Faletti. Moderator: Simon Brett. For more information visit www.crimefest.com
Crimefest Event: Debut Authors
18 March, 2010
Saturday 22nd May, 10.00am – 10.50am BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL (Room 1) All the Young Punks: Debut Authors. Panel includes: Richard Jay Parker (author of the debut Stop Me), Mike Hodges, Diane Janes, and Tim Weaver. Moderator: Marcel Berlins. For more information visit www.crimefest.com
Crimefest & Bristol Festival’s Special Screening of Get Carter
18 March, 2010
Friday 21st May, 7.30pm ARNOLFINI CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTRE, BRISTOL The Bristol Festival of Ideas & Crimefest will present a special screening of Get Carter, with screen-writer Mike Hodges in conversation. It will take place at the Arnolfini Contemporary Arts Centre, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA. For more information visit www.crimefest.com
Crimefest Event: Grimly Fiendish
18 March, 2010
Friday 21st May, 11.20am – 12.10am BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL (Room 1) Grimly Fiendish: whatever that means! Panel includes: Zoë Sharp (author of the popular Charlie Fox series), Chris Ewan, Helen Fitzgerald, Steve Mosby. Moderator: Donna Moore. For more information visit www.crimefest.com
Crimefest Event: Authors Who Write Crime Fact & Fiction
18 March, 2010
Friday 21st of May, 9.00am – 9.50am BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL (Room 2) I Fought the Law: Authors Who Write Both Crime Fact & Fiction. Panel includes: Frances Brody, Alison Bruce, Diane Janes, Dan Waddell. Moderator: Martin Edwards (practising solicitor and author of the Lake District mysteries). For more information visit www.crimefest.com
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