News & Events

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 […]

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.

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.

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.)

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 […]

“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.

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 […]

Zoë Sharp nominated for Short Story Dagger

8 June, 2009

Zoë Sharp’s story Served Cold has been nominated for the Short Story Dagger this year.

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.

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 […]

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, […]