News & Events
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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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