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Martin Edwards’ Creative Thursday workshop at Harrogate Crime Festival
3 April, 2009
Thursday 23 July, 12.15pm Crown Hotel, HARROGATE Part of the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival: Martin Edwards has made a successful career as a crime writer and lawyer at a top firm. In this tutorial entitled Legalese, Martin will advise how a writer successfully walks the line between staying true to the letter of […]
Zoë Sharp speaking at Harrogate Crime Festival
3 April, 2009
Saturday 25 July, 5pm Crown Hotel, HARROGATE Part of the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival: Zoë Sharp will be speaking together with Stuart MacBride, Caro Ramsay, Mega Abboott and Denise Mina, on a panel entitled: X-rated: Sex, Drugs and Ultra-Violence. Shocking, sickening, repulsive, amoral… how far can – or should – a writer go? […]
Zoë Sharp’s Creative Thursday workshop at Harrogate Crime Festival
3 April, 2009
Thursday 23 July, 2pm Crown Hotel, HARROGATE Part of the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival: Following the success of her workshop on improvised weapons at last year’s festival, author and action heroine Zoë Sharp is back offering a second helping! This time her workshop is entitled You Can’t Run in High Heels and will […]
Martin Edwards & Cath Staincliffe at Waterstone’s, Altrincham
2 April, 2009
Thursday 23 April, 6.30pm Waterstones, Altrincham Martin Edwards and Cath Staincliffe will be speaking to their local readers at Waterstone’s, 33-35 George Street, Altrincham. For more information, call the bookshop on 0161 941 5952.
Author Mike Ripley could get the Last Laugh
1 April, 2009
We are delighted to announce that ANGELS UNAWARE, by Mike Ripley has been shortlisted for CrimeFest’s Last Laugh Award for Best Humorous Crime Novel of 2008.
One Foot Wrong a contender for Miles Franklin Literary Award
17 March, 2009
One Foot Wrong, the utterly unique debut by Sophie Laguna (out in the UK 6th April) has been longlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Judith Cutler & Edward Marston at Hatherley Library
17 March, 2009
Wednesday 25th March, 7.30pm, HATHERLEY LIBRARY Ever wondered how to write a cracking crime novel? How should you choose a setting, or create a character? Husband and wife, and crime writing duo, Judith CUtler and Edward Marston, will be hosting a crime writing workshop at Hatherley Library. With over 70 novels between them, Judith and […]
Justine Trueman advises the European Women’s Network
17 March, 2009
15 April, LONDON Justine Trueman, author of Detox Your Finances, will be giving a talk at the European Women’s Network event in London entitled:Taking hold of your financial future. Whilst women are earning more than ever before, they do not always know how best to manage their finances and investments. Justine will explain why women […]
Justine Trueman at the Winchester Writers’ Conference
17 March, 2009
Weekend of 3 – 5 July, WINCHESTER Justine Trueman, author of Detox Your Finances, will be speaking at the 29th Winchester Writers’ Conference at the University of Winchester this summer. She will also be signing copies of her book at the book fair. Further details will soon be available at www.writersconference.co.uk
Rebecca Tope book signing in Gloucester
13 March, 2009
Saturday 14 March, 12noon, Waterstones GLOUCESTER Come and meet author Rebecca Tope who will be signing copies of her popular Cotswold mystery series at Waterstone’s, 13-15 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, including her latest hardback Slaughter in the Cotswolds.
Kate Charles celebrates book launch in Cambridge
12 March, 2009
Monday 23rd March, 6.30pm, Heffers Bookshop, CAMBRIDGE Join Kate Charles as she celebrated the launch of her new clerical mystery, Deep Waters, at Heffers Bookshop, 20 Trinity Street, in Cambridge. Free tickets can be collected at the Ground Floor cash desk of Heffers or you can book them over the phone on 01223 568532.
Alex Wheatle at the Bath Literature Festival
10 March, 2009
Friday 20 March, 9.00am, BATH Alex Wheatle author of Brixton Rock and Island Songs will pay a visit to Ashfield Young Offenders Unit as part of Bath literature festival. For further information log on to www.bathlitfest.org.uk
Beryl Kingston at the Selsey Festival
25 February, 2009
Tuesday 25 August, 2.00pm, SESLEY Beryl Kingston, author of Octavia and the upcoming release Octavia’s War, will take part in a Meet the Author day as part of the Selsey Festival in West Sussex. For further information on this event log on to www.selseyfestivities.co.uk
Beryl Kingston at Selsey Festival
25 February, 2009
Saturday 25th July, 1.00 pm, SELSEY Beryl Kingston will be taking part in the Selsey Literature Festival as part of a Meet the Author day. For further information log on to www.selseyfestivities.co.uk
Beryl Kingston giving a talk in Elmbridge
23 February, 2009
Thursday 23th of July 7.30 pm ELMBRIDGE AS part of the Elmbridge Literary Festival, author Beryl Kingston will be giving a talk on Pioneering Women. The talk will take place in Elmbridge Civic Centre in Esher. For further information contact Maggs Latter at the Elmridge Borough Council on 01372 474584.
Alison Joseph at Redbridge Literary Festival
20 February, 2009
edbridge Library
Monday 20 April at Redbidge Library. As part of the Redbridge Literary Festival, Alison Joseph, author of the acclaimed Sister Agnes crime series, will be speaking at a special crime evening. She will be on a panel with authors Barbara Nadel, Lee Jackson and Gilda O’Neill talking about crime stories set in London.
Alex Wheatle at North Kensington Library
18 February, 2009
Wednesday 22nd April, 6.30pm LONDON Alex Wheatle, author of the cult classic Brixton Rock and the acclaimed Island Songs, will be giving a short talk along with with fellow author, Courttia Newland, at the North Kensington Library. For further details contact the library on 02073612029.
Judith Cutler at Crimefest 09
16 February, 2009
Saturday, 16th of May 9.30 am BRISTOL Judith Cutler, author of both contemporary and historical crime novels, will be taking part in a discussion entitled Criss Cross: Conan-Doyle & Poe Anniversary Panel – Past and Present, at CrimeFest 2009. For further information log on to www.crimefest.com/programme
Zoë Sharp interviews Meg Gardiner at Crimefest 09
15 February, 2009
Friday 15th May, 4.30, BRISTOL Zoë Sharp, author of the acclaimed Charlie Fox thrillers, will be interviewing American crime-writer, Meg Gardiner, at Crimefest 2009. For further information log on to www.crimefest.com/programme
Alison Joseph and The Mulgray Twins at Crimefest 09
15 February, 2009
Friday 15th of May, 4.30 pm, BRISTOL The Mulgray Twins, identical twin sisters and co-writers of the delightful crime series featuring DJ Smith and her sniffer-cat Gorgonzola, will be speaking at Crimefest 2009. They will be on a panel entitled: Murder, My Sweet. The Lighter Side of Crime, which will be moderated by fellow Allison […]
Zoë Sharp at Crimefest 2009
15 February, 2009
Friday 15 May, 1.30 pm, BRISTOL Zoë Sharp, author of the thriller series featuring female bodyguard Charlie Fox, will be taking part in a discussion panel entitled: Born to Kill: If I told you I’d have to kill you – when your character is special forces trained. For further information log on to www.crimefest.com/programme.
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