Julia Stoneham speaking at the Ways with Words Festival
6 July, 2009
Saturday 18th July, 11.00am Dartington Hall, TOTNES Julia Stoneham will be speaking at the Ways with Words Festival which takes place at Dartington Hall from the 10th to the 19th July. Author of the latest novel Muddy Boots & Silk Stockings, as well as may plays for radio, Julia will give some valuable pointers to […]
Meeting Richard Jay Parker
2 July, 2009
Too much of our day is spent looking at our computer screens, having conversations with authors, agents, printers, reviewers and retailers by email. Efficient it may be, but sometimes you miss hearing a voice, seeing an expression. It can tell you so much about a person. So, after months of email chat, it was an […]
“Crime at the Castle” with Kate Charles & Martin Edwards
30 June, 2009
Wednesday 19 August, 7.00pm (for 7.30pm start) LUDLOW CASTLE Come and enjoy the second annual ‘Crime at the Castle’ evening, which will see some of the most distinguished names in crime-writing gathering at Ludlow Castle. Kate Charles will be moderating the panel of authors including Martin Edwards, Laura Wilson, Andrew Taylor, Natasha Cooper, Suzette Hill […]
Alanna Knight at the Islay Book Festival
30 June, 2009
Sunday 6th September, 11.30am – 12.30pm PORT ELLEN PRIMARY SCHOOL The “Femmes Fatales” – Alanna Knight, Lin Anderson and Alex Gray – combine their talents in an event described in the Edinburgh Evening News as “intriguing, quirky and highly enjoyable”. As part of the two-day Islay Book Festival, held at the Port Ellen Primary […]
UK top thriller writers at East Midlands Airport
25 June, 2009
Richard J Parker has joined the Curzon Group and will be touring UK airports this summer as part of the group’s Take a Brit to the Beach Campaign.
Proof that gym is not good for you.
24 June, 2009
Today’s a little cooler than yesterday and I felt it was just about comfortable enough to hit the gym – I’ve been rather lazy of late and it’s starting to show. So, after my workout and feeling absolutely exhausted I headed for the change rooms. But it seems someone had a more hectic session than […]
Priscilla Masters Book Launch in Leek
24 June, 2009
Thursday 13 August, 7pm THE GALLERY, LEEK Crime author Priscilla Masters will be celebrating the launch of her new book Grave Stones at The Gallery, 17 Broadstreet, Leek. Come and enjoy a glass and wine and nibbles with her and get your copy signed. For more information call 01538 384337.
Maggie Craig at the Aberdeen Ladies Lunch
19 June, 2009
Tuesday 15 September, 12noon – 3.30pm ABERDEEN Maggie Craig, author of One Sweet Moment, will be speaking at the Aberdeen Ladies Lunch taking place at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels. Drinks will be served from 12noon with a sit down lunch at 12.30pm, followed by a lighthearted talk by the guest speakers. Maggie Craig will […]
Maggie Craig at the North Lanarkshire Book Festival
17 June, 2009
Tuesday 20th October, time TBC Coatbridge Library As part of the Words 2009 North Lanarkshire Festival of Books & Writing, Scottish author Maggie Craig (whose father grew up in Coatbridge during the Depression) will be talking about her writing, including her latest book One Sweet Moment – out in paperback in October. For more […]
Summer events
15 June, 2009
Summer is upon us and after the hibernation of a long and snowy winter, so is the party season! It’s one weekend after the other of birthdays, weddings, hen nights, baby showers and just-becauses. And then there’s the work parties… The lovely Victoria Connelly popped in to the office last week. She’s very excited about […]
Come and meet June Francis at Crosby Library
8 June, 2009
Friday 10th July, 2 – 4pm LIVERPOOL Enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia and meet author June Francis as she talks about her wonderful book set in Liverpool and Chester at Crosby Library, Crosby Road North, Liverpool. You will also get a chance to get a signed copy of her brand new paperback Tilly’s Story.
The Next 100 Years
2 June, 2009
Am sending this book off to print – hurrah! Some people are reactive, others proactive. I’d like to think I plan my life but I have a sneaky suspicion quite often it’s more a case of life happening to me. George Friedman is clearly someone who thinks ahead and this book is the most riveting, […]
HRF Keating at Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
29 May, 2009
Sunday 20th September, 11am BUDLEIGH H R F Keating, author of the best-loved Inspector Ghote series, will be speaking at the first ever Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, running from the 18th – 20th September. Keating is part of an impressive line-up of authors including Hilary Mantel, Simon Brett, Michael Mopurgo, Val McDermid and many more. […]
Victorian Murder Mystery Evening with Martin Edwards
28 May, 2009
Sunday 26 June, 7.30pm Carlisle Come join the fun at a Victorian Murder Mystery Evening written by Martin Edwards and performed at Carlisle Library. For details call 01228 227310.
Book Launch: Tim Lebbon at Waterstone’s Cardiff
25 May, 2009
Friday 19th June, 6.30pm WATERSTONE’S, CARDIFF Award-winning dark fantasy writer Tim Lebbon will be celebrating the launch of his new book, The Island, set in the exciting world of Noreela, at Waterstone’s, 2a The Hayes in Cardiff. Enjoy the chance to mingle with the author, but the book at a special price on the night […]
Muscles & Frites
19 May, 2009
Don’t you find it weird how you’ll go for months not thinking about a particular thing and then all of a sudden it’ll be completely ubiquitous? For instance, one morning you’ll wake up and there’ll be a news report on Penguin Books, then you’ll read an article on the way into work about an oil […]
Love in the Library event with Victoria Connelly
19 May, 2009
Friday 10th July 12.30 – 2.30pm. Part of the RNA Conference, 10 – 12 July Victoria Connelly, author of Molly’s Millions will be speaking at the Love in the Library event at Penrith Library, as part of the Romantic Novel Association Conference. She will be on a panel with fellow romantic novelists including Freda Lightfoot, […]
Victoria Connelly at Jarrolds, Norwich
19 May, 2009
Thursday 6th August 6-7pm Jarrold’s, NORWICH Come and meet Victoria Connelly, author of Molly’s Millions, at Jarrold’s department store. Details of the event to follow.
Book launch for Octavia’s War in Woking
14 May, 2009
Saturday 20 June, 10am – 3pm WOKING Beryl Kingston will be celebrating the launch of her new book Octavia’s War at Waterstone’s, The Peacock Centre, Woking, Surrey, GU21 1GD. Set in Woking in the run up to the Second World War it is a moving account of a pioneering woman’s struggle in a town […]
Frederic Lindsay at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
13 May, 2009
Sunday 30 August, 6.45pm Peppers Theatre, Charlotte Square, EDINBURGH Acclaimed Edinburgh crime-author Frederic Lindsay will speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival about his latest book The Stranger from Home. He will be joined by fellow thriller-writer, Charles Maclean. For the full list of events visit www.edbookfest.co.uk
What to get for a baby shower
7 May, 2009
Am meeting up with the girls tonight to plan a baby shower for a friend. She’s doing the baby’s room in a Winnie-the-Pooh theme – how easy does that make it for us to buy gifts for her! In amongst the craziness of Ferrari strollers and Jamie Oliver bottle warmers, I got thinking about our […]
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