Alex Wheatle speaking at the SW11 Literary Festival
12 August, 2009
Monday 21st September, 7.00pm WATERSTONE’S CLAPHAM JUNCTION, LONDON As part of this year’s SW11 Literary Festival, Alex Wheatle (author of the cult classic Brixton Rock and more recent release Island Songs ) will be giving a talk and signing copies of his books at Waterstone’s, 70 St John’s Road, near Clapham Junction, London. For more […]
SOPHIA’S SECRET AMONGST 5 BEST TIME-SLIP NOVELS
11 August, 2009
Woman & Home has picked Sophia’s Secret, by Susanna Kearsley – ‘a romantic novel with a twist’ – as one of their 5 Best Time-Slip Novels.
UK top thriller writers at Manchester Airport
10 August, 2009
Friday 14 August, 12noon-2pm WHSMITH, MANCHESTER AIRPORT Come and meet Richard J Parker, author of the upcoming debut novel STOP ME and part of The Curzon Group – a possie of thriller writers who will be milling around WHSmiths at Manchester Airport as part of a Take a Brit to the Beach Campaign. They […]
A Novel Idea …
7 August, 2009
While all around us people are losing their jobs or finding first-time employment an almost impossible undertaking, you have to applaud the gaddy entrepreneurs. Those who seize an idea (often ludicrous) and make it profitable. I stumbled across this little gem in my book news browsing… Click here $150 for coming up with a book […]
The Secrets of Crime Writing with Rebecca Tope & Caro Peacock
7 August, 2009
Friday 11th September, 7 – 9pm ROSS LIBRARY, ROSS-ON-WYE Spend an evening with Rebecca Tope (author of the hugely popular Cotswold mystery series) and Caro Peacock as they reveal ‘The Secrets of Crime Writing’ at Ross Library, Cantilupe Road, Ross-on-Wye. Tickets £3. For more information call the library on 01432 383280.
Judith Cutler signing books in Gloucester
7 August, 2009
Wednesday 23 September, 11.00am WATERSTONE’S, GLOUCESTER Judith Cutler will be signing copies of her book, including her new release Staging Death at Waterstone’s, 13-15 Eastgate Street, Gloucester. For more information, please contact the bookshop on 01452 422464.
Debut AIR KISSES hits BESTSELLERS LIST
6 August, 2009
The debut chick-lit novel Air Kisses, by Zoë Foster is proving to be a favourite choice for holiday readers and has already landed on the Small Publishers Bestsellers list.
Edward Marston & Judith Cutler in Swindon
28 July, 2009
Saturday 12th September, 11.00am – 3.00pm WATERSTONE’S, SWINDON Crime-writers Edward Marston and Judith Cutler will be signing copies of their book at Watertone’s, 25/26 Brunel Plaza Shopping Centre, Swindon. For more information or to reserve a signed book call 01793 436 465.
What to do in the New Forest
28 July, 2009
We spent this past weekend in the wet and windy New Forest. Camping. Clever, no? Luckily, the rain abated for Saturday afternoon at least so we decided to make the most of the clear skies and go exploring. And this is what we found: The Exbury Maize Maze. If you are looking for something to […]
LORD OF MISRULE HITS THE BESTSELLERS LIST!
28 July, 2009
The latest release in the acclaimed Morganville vampire series by Rachel Caine is currently in the Top 20 Small Publishers Bestsellers list!
Talk & book signing with Mary Nichols in Ely
28 July, 2009
Thursday 10 September, 7.15pm (for 7.30pm start) TOPPING & COMPANY, ELY Join local author Mary Nichols as she celebrates the launch of her new paperback The Summer House at Topping & Company, 9 The High street, Ely. Enjoy a glass of wine as she gives a talk and signs copies of her book. Tickets £5 […]
Gentlemen prefer blondes…
24 July, 2009
But apparently vampires prefer brunettes? Saw a girl on the tube last night wearing this: Love it. So much I may have to hit the L’Oreal bottle. A fashion-must for lovers of Stephenie Meyer, Rachel Caine, Colleen Gleason or the Casts… Lara Crisp, Managing Editor (and a blonde)
Richard Jay Parker Book Launch in Salisbury
23 July, 2009
Thursday 13th August, 7.30pm WATERSTONE’S, SALISBURY Come and meet thriller writer Richard Jay Parker as he celebrates the launch of his debut novel STOP ME at Waterstone’s, 7-9 High Street, Salisbury. For more information call the bookshop on 01722 415596.
One small step for man…
21 July, 2009
This week the whole world is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the moon landing, and in honour of that great event, here are some little-known but fascinating facts I came across… Did you know? As late as 1988, a stunning 13% of the population believed that some portion of the Earth’s moon is actually comprised […]
ITN launches YouTube book channel
17 July, 2009
ITN has launched Beyond Books – a home for books lovers on YouTube – featuring an array of video footage, from author interviews to docu-features to book trailers and inviting discussion and debate.
Who ever said typesetting was easy?
13 July, 2009
I am struggling with the typesetting of one of our upcoming titles. There are so many ways to layout a recipe book and deciding on the right format is a bit of a nightmare. The margins aren’t working, some recipes fit the page so neatly, others have just one line that flows on to the […]
Victoria Connelly speaking at Ruislip Library
13 July, 2009
Wednesday 19th August, 7.30 – 9.30pm RUISLIP LIBRARY Victoria Connelly, author of the new romantic comedy Molly’s Millions, will be speaking to the Creative Writing group at Ruislip Libary. For more information call the library on 01895 558234
Victoria Connelly Q & A evening at Waterstone’s, Tunbridge Wells
13 July, 2009
Friday 31st July, 7 – 8pm WATERSTONE’S, TUNBRIDGE WELLS Come and enjoy an evening with romantic novelist Victoria Connelly who will introduce her new novel Molly’s Millions, and answering any questions from the audience at Waterstone’s, 32-40 Calverley Road, Tunbridge Wells. To book your ticket call the bookshop on 01892 5354467
Victoria Connelly at Waterstone’s, Uxbridge
13 July, 2009
Saturday 18th July, 11am – 2pm WATERSTONE’S, UXBRIDGE Come and meet Victoria Connelly who will be signing copies of her romantic comedy novel Molly’s Millions at Waterstone’s, Kingston Lane in Uxbridge. For more information call the bookshop on 01895 257991.
Bodies in the Bookshop at Heffers, Cambridge
10 July, 2009
Tuesday 21 July 2009, 6:00pm. HEFFERS, CAMBRIDGE Come and meet not one, not two, but a whole bookshop full of your favourite crime-writers at the annual Bodies in the Bookshop event at Heffers. The crowd will include Rebecca Tope, Edward Martson, Judith Cutler, Alison Bruce,Ariana Franklin, Meg Gardiner, Rose Melikan, Malcolm Pryce, L C Tyler, […]
Victoria Connelly & Co Talk About Love
9 July, 2009
A quartet of romantic novelists, including Victoria Connelly, have formed the group Let’s Talk About Love launching a new website and offering joint events to, you guessed it, talk about love (and their books of course.)
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