Have you found your inner genius?
2 November, 2009
You have to have lived on a different planet the past few years not to have heard about Eat, Pray, Love Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling memoir. Recent photos have been in the paper this weekend of Julia Roberts who plays the part of Gilbert in the film of the same name due out next year. Click […]
FEAR IN THE COTSWOLDS BOOK LAUNCH
2 November, 2009
Rebecca Tope launches the next book in her hugely popular Cotswold mystery series at Waterstone’s, Gloucester, this Thursday 26th November.
Autumn in the Countryside
26 October, 2009
To celebrate a special occasion this weekend, my husband whisked me off on a romantic weekend break to a little village in Suffolk called Lavenham. He’d read an article in The Times recommending special places to visit in the UK and The Great House in medieval Lavenham, boasting superb cuisines and numerous awards had been […]
Creative Writing in Lavenham with Mike Ripley
26 October, 2009
Saturday 21st November, 9am-1pm THE SWAN, LAVENHAM Mike Ripley, the multi award winning author of the fifteen book ‘Angel’ crime series will be leading a creative writing class at The Swan in Lavenham, as part of the Lavenham Literary Festival. For more info click here.
SHADOW OF DEATH WINS 4TH PLACE IN THE BIG RED READ
21 October, 2009
The Big Red Read initiative, organised by Redbridge Libraries, called for readers to vote for their favourite reads from a list of 45 books. Shadow of Death, by Alison Joseph came in fourth!
BLUE MURDER RETURNS TO ITV
21 October, 2009
Series 5 of Blue Murder (based on the books by Cath Staincliffe) is back on ITV with Caroline Quentin reprising her role as DCI Janine Lewis. Catch the show for the next six weeks, every Monday at 9pm (from 7 Sept – 12 Oct).
Maggie Craig speaking at the University of Dundee
19 October, 2009
Thursday 26th November, 7pm UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Come and meet Scottish author Maggie Craig at the University of Dundee, for an event organised by Dundee Book Events. She will talking about and signing copies of her latest book One Sweet Moment, a compelling story of love amidst family pressures and the social divide, set in […]
Alanna Knight’s Mystery Tour of Edinburgh
15 October, 2009
Thursday 29 October EDINBURGH Alanna Knight, author of the much-loved Faro and Rose McQuinn mysteries, will be giving a talk for the Smithsonian Institution and taking their members on a tour of Edinburgh to the various sites mentioned in her books. So look out for her amongst the streets of Edinburgh later this month!
Meet Mary Nichols at Holt Bookshop
9 October, 2009
Saturday 17 October, TIME TBC HOLT BOOKSHOP, HOLT Come and meet Mary Nichols, author of The Summer House at Holt Bookshop in Holt, Norfolk.
Mary Nichols signing books in Swaffham, Norfolk
6 October, 2009
Saturday 24 October, 11.00am CERES BOOKSHOP, SWAFFHAM Come and meet author Mary Nichols, author of The Summer House, who will be signing copies of her books at Ceres Bookshop, 20 London Street, Swaffham, Norfolk. For more information call the bookshop on 01760 722504.
Alex Wheatle at Round Table Author Discussion, London
6 October, 2009
Friday 30th October, 6.30pm-8.30pm STRATFORD LIBRARY, LONDON Alex Wheatle (author of Brixton Rocks and Island Songs), poets Nick Makoha and Malika Booker, and writer in residence Mark Norfolk, will be discussing their careers as black writers and the state of the arts now and for the future at Stratford Library, London E15. For more information […]
Alex Wheatle & Lola Jaye at Worthing Library
6 October, 2009
Monday 12th October, 7.00pm WORTHING LIBRARY To celebrate Black History Month, Alex Wheatle (author of Brixton Rock and Island Songs) and Lola Jaye will be speaking about their work and signing copies of their latest books at Worthing Library Lecture Hall. For more information or to reserve your free ticket, ask at the Worthing Library […]
Favourite pubs in London
2 October, 2009
I’m not a fan of dirty old man pubs and as much as I love glossy bars, there’s nothing quite like a low-key, cosy pub serving local beer and comfort food. Round the corner from our lovely offices is the very popular Carpenter’s Arms. It has a beautiful outside area, complete with obligatory fairly lights and […]
Something to procrastinate with…
25 September, 2009
Bored? Try this for some lighthearted release: http://www.deanjackson.dj/nameanagram/index.php?n=Lara+Crisp Kind regards, Rip Rascal (Lara Crisp, Managing Editor)
I love Weebirdy.com
17 September, 2009
Today I’d like to share my favourite blog with you. It’s called Weebirdy.com. If you think London’s a grey place to be, think again. Weebirdy introduces you to the cool and the quirky, the colourful and the mad. I’m in love. I could try to sum it all up in wordy fashion but I think […]
Victoria Connelly & Kate Harrison in Abingdon
15 September, 2009
Tuesday 20th October, 7.30pm MOSTLY BOOKS, ABINGDON “Vampires or Nice Guys?” Celebrating fictional heroes, romantic novelist Victoria Connelly will be speaking at Mostly Books, 36 Stert St, Abingdon, with author Kate Harrison. For more information call the bookshop on 01235 525 880.
Romantic Novelists Talk about Love at Waterstone’s, Uxbridge
15 September, 2009
Saturday 10th October, 2.00pm WATERSTONE’S, UXBRIDGE A Let’s Talk About Love Event. Join four romantic novelists, including Victoria Connelly, Juliet Archer, Janet Gover and Jean Fullerton, as they share all their secrets about love, relationships and writing. For more information contact the bookshop on 01895 272800.
Edward Marston at Wellington Literary Festival
15 September, 2009
Wednesday 21 October, 7pm WELLINGTON Come and meet historical crime-writer, Edward Marston – author of the hugely popular Railway Detective series. He will be talking about ‘Crime on the Railways’at the Civic Centre as part of the Wellington Literary Festival in Shropshire. For more information call 01952 382382 or visit the festival website here.
Edward Marston speaking at Boldemere Library
15 September, 2009
Wednesday 21st October, 10.30-11.30am SUTTON COLDFIELD Come and meet historical fiction master Edward Marston, author of the hugely popular Railway Detective series. He will be speaking at Boldemere Library, Sutton Coldfield. Coffee will be served from 10.15am. Pick up your free ticket at the library or call 0121 464 1048 for more information.
Laurie R King at Oxford Central Library
10 September, 2009
Friday 18 September, 2 pm OXFORD CENTRAL LIBRARY Bestselling crime-writer Laurie R King will be talking about her writing including her latest book The Language of Bees at Oxford Central Library, Westgate Center, Oxford. For more information, please call the library on 01865 792422
June Francis at Atherton Library, Manchester
8 September, 2009
Tuesday 20th October, Time TBC ATHERTON LIBRARY, MANCHESTER Renowned Liverpool author June Francis will be speaking with her son at Atherton Library, York Street, Manchester. With the aid of photographs and readings from her son’s own research she will give an interesting presentation on how Liverpool and Chester have inspired her novels. For more information […]
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