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Freda Lightfoot speaking at Millom Library
6 May, 2011
Thursday 12th May, 6.00pm MILLOM LIBRARY Freda Lightfoot, author of House of Angels and Angels at War, will be giving a talk and signing copies of her books at Millom Library, St George’s Road, Millom, Cumbria LA18 4DD. For more information call the library on 01229 772445.
SOPHIA’S SECRET WINS BEST HISTORICAL FICTION NOVEL
18 April, 2011
Susanna Kearsley’s acclaimed novel Sophia’s Secret has won the RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award for best Historical Fiction novel for 2010 beating Philippa Gregory’s The Red Queen.
An Evening with the Femme Fatales in Edinburgh
31 March, 2011
Friday 8th April, 6.00pm – 8:00pm WATERSTONE’S, EDINBURGH Join Femmes Fatales Alanna Knight, Alex Gray and Lin Anderson for an intimate evening of crime reading. These prominent Scottish Crime Writers will be reading some of their back list, answer any questions from the audience and sign their books at Waterstone’s, 83 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 […]
VETERAN CRIME WRITER HRF KEATING DIES AGED 84
29 March, 2011
Award-winning veteran crime writer HRF Keating passed away on Sunday 27 March 2011 leaving a legacy of over 50 novels including his long-running and much-adored Inspector Ghote series set in India.
Afternoon Tea with Edward Marston in Ludlow
17 March, 2011
Wednesday 13th April, 4.00pm LUDLOW Hosted by Castle Bookshop, enjoy afternoon tea with historical mystery writer Edward Marston, in conversation with Kate Charles, at a private venue in Ludlow, Shropshire. Marston will be signing copies of his bestselling Railway Detective books including the new releases Railway to the Grave and Blood on the Line. […]
East Midlands Book Award reading in Leicester
2 March, 2011
Saturday 19th March, 1.00pm – 1.45pm DE MONTFORD UNIVERSITY, LEICESTER This is your chance to hear from some of the writers shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Awards. As part of the all-day States of Independence event, author Adrian Magson (reading from his crime novel Death on the Marais) will be joined by Maria Allen, […]
Catrin Collier speaking at Cwmavon Library
25 February, 2011
Wednesday 16th March, 2.00pm CWMAVON LIBRARY Catrin Collier, author of the upcoming book, Bobby’s Girl, will be talking about her writing at Cwmavon library, Depot Road, Cwmavon, Port Talbot, West Glamorgan. For more information call 01639 896 532.
ADRIAN MAGSON SHORTLISTED FOR EAST MIDLANDS BOOK AWARD
25 February, 2011
Thriller writer Adrian Magson has been shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award 2010 for ‘Death on the Marais’, the first book in his new crime series set France in the 1960s and featuring Inspector Lucas Rocco.
Anna Dean speaking at the Stockport Culture Feast
24 February, 2011
Saturday 22nd May, 9.30am-1.00pm STOCKPORT COLLEGE As part of this year’s Culture Feast, Stockport Libraries have organised a wonderful opportunity to hear well-known writers talk about their books and how they find the writing experience! Come and meet Anna Dean (author of acclaimed Dido Kent mystery series), Stephen Booth and Anne Chilvers and get your […]
Adrian Magson workshop at York Festival of Writing
24 February, 2011
Saturday 26th March, 10.10am-11.10am UNIVERSITY OF YORK Crime and espionage novelist Adrian Magson, author of Death on the Marais, leads a workshop entitled: What’s the difference between a crime novel and a thriller? as part of the York Festival of Writing. The crime and thriller market is a huge area of sales, but has its […]
CRIMEFEST: Panel with Zoë Sharp
24 February, 2011
Saturday 21st May, 11.10am–12noon CRIMEFEST: BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL Zoë Sharp, author of the acclaimed Charlie Fox thriller including the latest release Fifth Victim, joins Simon Conway, Don Winslow and Charlie Charters on a panel entitled: The Grass Is Greener: Thrillers – UK vs US. Moderated by Nick Sayers. For more info visit Crimefest.
CRIMEFEST: Panel with Adrian Magson
24 February, 2011
Saturday 21st May, 10.00am-10.50am CRIMEFEST: BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL Adrian Magson, author of Death on the Marais and spy novel Red Station, joins Rory Clements, Simon Conway, Jeremy Duns on a panel entitled: Suspicion – Spies Coming in From the Cold?, moderated by Michael Ridpath. For more info visit Crimefest.
CRIMEFEST: Panel with Rebecca Tope
24 February, 2011
Friday 20th May, 9.00am-9.50am CRIMEFEST: BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL Rebecca Tope, bestselling author of the Cotswold mystery series including the latest release A Grave in the Cotswolds, joins Suzette Hill, Lynn Shepherd and Roz Southey on a panel entitled: Father Goose – Unusual Job For A Sleuth. Moderated by Christine Pulson. For more info visit […]
CRIMEFEST: Panel with Adrian Magson & Martin Edwards
24 February, 2011
Thursday 19th May, 4.50pm–5.40pm CRIMEFEST: BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL Adrian Magson, author of Death on the Marais, joins Peter Guttridge, Sarah Rayne and Caroline Todd on a panel entitled: In Name Only – Forgotten Authors. Moderated by fellow A&B author Martin Edwards. For a full programme visit Crimefest.
CRIMEFEST 2011 – THE BRISTOL CRIME CONVENTION
24 February, 2011
Thursday 19th – Sunday 22rd May BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL, BRISTOL Mingle with top-notch crime writers at CRIMEFEST 2011 in Bristol for four days of talks, book signings, workshops and more killer events at the Bristol Marriot Royal Hotel, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TA. Amongst the guests are: Zoë Sharp, Martin Edwards, Rebecca Tope and […]
FOURTH DAY SHORTLISTED FOR BARRY AWARD
15 February, 2011
Fourth Day, by Zoë Sharp – the latest book in the acclaimed series featuring female bodyguard Charlie Fox – has been shortlisted for a Barry Award for Best British Novel 2011. This is the second time Sharp has been nominated for this award.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE LAND GIRLS
21 January, 2011
The award-winning series Land Girls returned to BBC1 with five new episodes. Missed it? Catch any of the episodes on BBCiplayer, or delve into more Land Girl drama with Julia Stoneham’s acclaimed books.
Adrian Magson on BBC Radio Oxford
14 January, 2011
Tuesday 18th January, 1.00pm BBC RADIO OXFORD Catch crime author Adrian Magson live on BBC Radio Oxford 92.5fm with presenter Jo Thoenes for an interview about career as a writer and his new book Death on the Marais, the first in a brand new Lucas Rocco series set in rural France in the 1960s.
Zombie Expert Dr Dale at SFX Weekender 2
13 January, 2011
Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th Feb SFX WEEKENDER 2, CAMBER SANDS Amongst the galaxy of guests, panels and signings at 2011’s SFX Weekender 2, you will find the one man who might actually save your bacon one day. Dr Dale, author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary will be running his award-winning How To Survive […]
Anna Dean runs workshop in Kendal
11 January, 2011
Thursday 10th February, 101.45am – 3.15pm CUMBRIA COUNTY RECORD OFFICE, KENDEL Historical mystery writer Anna Dean, author of the acclaimed Dido Kent series, will be leading a workshop in the Cumbria County Record Offices, Kendal, LA9 4RQ. The workshop will explore eighteenth and nineteenth century letters and diaries, and examine the ways they can […]
Anna Dean at Ulverston’s Word Market Festival
11 January, 2011
Saturday 5th February, 7.00pm LANTERN HOUSE, ULVERSTON Anna Dean, author of the Dido Kent mysteries will be appearing at Ulverston’s Word Market Festival, at the Lantern House, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0AA. She will be talking about how interesting letters and diaries found in local archive collections have influenced her work. For more information call […]
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