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VOTE FOR THE HIDDEN DANCE IN THE BIG RED READ!

Susan Wooldridge’s debut novel The Hidden Dance is proving to be a favourite amongst the books shortlisted for the Big Red Read fiction award - currently riding high in the ranking, in the top three most voted title.

Due to popular demand, the voting has been extended until 18th September, so show your support for The Hidden Dance, and help it win the Big Red Read award by giving it your vote now!

Just email: The Hidden Dance to bigredreadvoting@redbridge.gov.uk.

For more information including a downloadable Big Red Read booklet to view all the shortlisted titles, click here.

Sarah Grazebrook at WI event in Ringwould

Monday 13th September 3.00pm RINGWOULD VILLAGE HALL, KENT
Author Sarah Grazebrookwill be meeting members of the Women’s Institute at Ringwould Village Hall, CT14. She will be talking about and reading from her novel Crooked Pieces, which revolves around the suffragette movement and the Pankhurst women, and also signing copies of the book. If you are interested in attending please contact the East Kent Federation of Women’s Institutes on 01227 464106.

Tania Crosse speaking at Southway Library, Plymouth

Tuesday 14th September, 7pm SOUTHWAY LIBRARY, PLYMOUTH
Tania Crosse will be giving a talk and signing copies of her books, including her latest releases Lily’s Journey and Hope at Holly Cottage, at Southway Library, 359 Southway Dr, Plymouth PL6 6QR. For more information call the library on 01752 305636.

Rebecca Tope at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing

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 9015946.

Mike Ripley at the Reading Festival of Crime Writing

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

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 on 0118 9015946.

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar hits Brighton

Saturday 2nd October 8pm KOMEDIA, BRIGHTON
Would you survive the rising of the undead? Catch Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary) and his team of experts on their autumn tour of How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse RELOADED – the brand new interactive seminar (and award-winning show) - at Komedia, Brighton. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information call 08452 938480.

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar hits Swindon

Saturday 9th October 8pm SWINDON ARTS CENTRE
Would you survive the rising of the undead? Catch Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary) and his team of experts on their autumn tour of How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse RELOADED – the brand new interactive seminar (and award-winning show) - at the Swindon Arts Centre. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information call 01793 614837.

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar at the Bedworth Arts Centre

Friday 15th October 8pm BEDWORTH ARTS CENTRE
Would you survive the rising of the undead? Catch Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary) and his team of experts on their autumn tour of How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse RELOADED – the brand new interactive seminar (and award-winning show) - at the Bedworth Arts Centre. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information call 024 7664 3255.

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar at the Pendle ACE, Nelson

Thursday 21st October 8pm PENDLE ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERPRISE CENTRE
Would you survive the rising of the undead? Catch Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary) and his team of experts on their autumn tour of How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse RELOADED – the brand new interactive seminar (and award-winning show) - at the Pendle Arts Culture and Enterprise Centre in Nelson. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information call 01282 661080.

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar hits Letchworth

Friday 22nd October 8pm LETCHWORTH ARTS CENTRE
Would you survive the rising of the undead? Catch Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary) and his team of experts on their autumn tour of How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse RELOADED – the brand new interactive seminar (and award-winning show) - at the Letchworth Arts Centre. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information call 01462 670788.

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar hits Grimmfest 2010

Tuesday 26th October GRIMMFEST, MANCHESTER
Would you survive the rising of the undead? Catch Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary) and his team of experts on their autumn tour of How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse RELOADED – the brand new interactive seminar (and award-winning show) - during Manchester’s Grimmfest film festival. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information visit the website at www.grimmfest.com

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar in Chorley

Thursday 28th October 8pm CHORLEY LITTLE THEATRE
Would you survive the rising of the undead? Catch Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary) and his team of experts on their autumn tour of How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse RELOADED – the brand new interactive seminar (and award-winning show) - at Chorley’s Little Theatre. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information call 01257 264362.

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar hits Norwich

Monday 1st November 7:30pm NORWICH ARTS CENTRE
Would you survive the rising of the undead? Catch Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary) and his team of experts on their autumn tour of How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse RELOADED – the brand new interactive seminar (and award-winning show) - at the Norwich Arts Centre. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information call 01603 660352.

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar hits Banbury

Friday 5th November 8pm MILL ARTS CENTRE, BANBURY
Would you survive the rising of the undead? Catch Dr Dale (author of Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary) and his team of experts on their autumn tour of How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse RELOADED – the brand new interactive seminar (and award-winning show) - at the Mill Arts Centre in Banbury. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information call 01295 279002.

Sarah Grazebrook at WI event in Whitstable

Wednesday 17th November 10.30am UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, WHITSTABLE
Author Sarah Grazebrookwill be meeting members of the Women’s Institute at the United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AY. She will be talking about and reading from her novel Crooked Pieces, which revolves around the suffragette movement and the Pankhurst women, and also signing copies of the book. If you are interested in attending please contact the East Kent Federation of Women’s Institutes on 01227 464106.