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David Donachie - Why did you become a novelist?
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Q. Why did you decide to become a novelist? Janet Hawkins, Bath
A. I was once asked the same questions by a radio interviewer and my reply was, ‘Desperation. I have tried everything else.’ It’s true, I’d been a decorator, salesman, truck driver, ice-cream vendor, cleaner packer and an entrepreneur who launched a dozen projects and [...]
Beryl Kingston at the Selsey Festival
Wednesday, February 25th, 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
Wednesday, February 25th, 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
Monday, February 23rd, 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
Friday, February 20th, 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
Wednesday, February 18th, 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
Monday, February 16th, 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
Sunday, February 15th, 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
Sunday, February 15th, 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
Sunday, February 15th, 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.
Priscilla Masters at Crimefest 2009
Sunday, February 15th, 2009
Friday 15th of May, 10.30 am, BRISTOL
Priscilla Masters, author of numerous crime novels, will be taking part in a discussion panel entitled This Gun for Hire: Writing what you know as CrimeFest 2009.
For further info, log on to www.crimefest.com/programme.
Alison Joseph at Crimefest 2009
Sunday, February 15th, 2009
Friday, 15th of May, 9.00am, BRISTOL
Alison Joseph, author of the acclaimed Sister Agnes crime series, will be taking part in a discussion panel entitles Body and Soul: Religion and Superstition at Crimefest 2009.
For further information log on to www.crimefest.com/programme.
Martin Edwards at Crimefest 2009
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Thursday 14th of May, 4.30pm, BRISTOL
Martin Edwards, author of the Lake District mysteries and the legal crime novels featuring Harry Devlin, will moderating a panel at Crimefest 2009. The panel discussion is entitled The Lost Weekend: Eric Ambler and who - Forgotten Authors.
For further information log on to www.crimefest.com/programme.
One Sweet Moment Book Launch
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Thursday 12th February, 6.30pm EDINBURGH
Blackwell’s Bookshop, 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YS Tel: 0131 622 8222
Come and celebrate the launch of Maggie Craig’s new release One Sweet Moment - a moving novel set in Edinburgh in the 1820s - against King George IV’s visit in 1822, the Great Fire of Edinburgh of 1824, and [...]
Elizabeth Corley at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Saturday 12 September, 12.00noon, READING
Crime writer, Elizabeth Corley, will be speaking on a panel about police procedurals at the Reading crime festival, together with Peter Lovesey, Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, Peter James and Stuart McBride.
The event will take place in the Town Hall. For further information log on to www.readingfestivalofcrimewriting.org.uk.
Zoë Sharp at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Saturday 12 September, 11.00am, READING
Thriller-writer, Zoë Sharp, author of the acclaimed series featuring professional female bodyguard Charlie Fox, will be speaking at the Reading Crime Writing Festival. She will be on a panel talking about Professionals in fiction, together with Natasha Cooper, John Macken, Simon Beckett and Simon Hall.
The event will take place in the [...]
Judith Cutler at Swindon Festival of Literature
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
Monday 11 May, 7.30 pm, SWINDON
Judith Cutler, author of both contemporary and historical crime novels, will be giving a talk Swindon Literature Festival. The event will take place at the Central Library.
For further information log on to www.swindonliteraturefestival.co.uk
Edward Marston and Judith Cutler at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
Friday 11 September, 12.00 pm, READING
Crime-writing husband and wife duo, Edward Marston and Judith Cutler, will be giving a talk entitled Murder Ancient and Modern at the Reading Crime Writing Festival. The event will take place in the Town Hall.
For further information log on to www.readingfestivalofcrimewriting.org.uk
Recently, thanks to the lovely Lesley, I was given two months’ free subscription to Lovefilm.com, and, a month in, I’m loving it! It comes as a surprise each time I find a new DVD waiting for me – like a little present.
The latest to drop through my letterbox was The Changeling, starring Angelina Jolie and [...]
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