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Laurie R King speaking at Blackwell’s, Edinburgh
Friday 30th July, 6.00-8.00pm BLACKWELL’S, EDINBURGH
Join Blackwell’s reading group and bestselling mystery writer Laurie R King for an intimate discussion about her acclaimed Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series, in particularly the first book in the series The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, at Blackwell’s, 52-63 South Bridge, Edinburgh. Limited places to book your spot early by calling Ann Landman at Blackwell’s on 0131 622 8222.
Book Launch: Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary in Lancaster
Monday 2nd Aug, 1.30pm LANCASTER GRAND THEATRE
Join Dr Dale and his team as they celebrate the launch of the new book Dr Dale’s Zombie Dictionary: The A-Z Guide to Staying Alive with an afternoon of zombie-antics and a taste of the new show How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Reloaded at the Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonards Gate, Lancaster LA1 1NL (Tel 01624 64695). A hilarious and indispensable guide to surviving the rise of the undead - test your innate skills and come celebrate the fact that you will be one of the few to know how to handle a zombie attack! (If you buy the book of course…) Free tickets to the launch available through BBC Radio Lancaster here.
Laurie R King speaking at The Lit & Phil, Newcastle
Monday 2nd August, 7.00pm THE LIT & PHIL, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Bestselling mystery writer Laurie R King will be talking about and signing copies of her acclaimed Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series, including the new releases The God of The Hive and The Language of Bees, at The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE. Talk chaired by author Chaz Brenchley. For more information call the bookstore on 0191 232 0192.
How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
6th-29th August (Excluding 14th & 24th) 7:45pm-9:30pm EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL, ZOO SOUTHSIDE
To coincide with the launch of his Zombie Dictionary, Dr Dale and his team of experts - Judy, Donald and Tristen - will be returning to Edinburgh with a brand new seminar featuring all new hints and tips essential to keeping you alive when the undead rise. The specialists will cater to everyone from complete beginners to seasoned survivalists. Think you’re ready for the zombie apocalypse? Come along and put your skills to the test!
For more information visit the website at http://howtosurviveazombieapocalypse.co.uk/
Tania Crosse booksigning in Tavistock
Friday 13th 11.00am-3.00pm THE BOOKSHOP, TAVISTOCK
Tania Crosse will be signing copies her books, including her latest releases Lily’s Journey and Hope at Holly Cottage at The Bookstop, 3 Market Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0DA. For more information call the bookshop on 01822 617 244.
Tania Crosse book signing at The Torbay Bookshop
Saturday 14th August, 10.30am The TORBAY BOOKSHOP, PAIGNTON
Tania Crosse will be signing her latest paperback Lily’s Journey at The Torbay Bookshop, 7 Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3DU. For more information call the bookshop on 01803 522011.
Tania Crosse booksigning in Newton Abbot
Saturday 14th 2pm WATERSTONES, NEWTON ABBOT
Tania Crosse will be signing copies her books, including her latest releases Lily’s Journey and Hope at Holly Cottage at Waterstones, 79 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbott, TQ12 2QH. For more information call the bookshop on 01626 365050
Tania Crosse booksigning at Cotehele, Devon
Sunday 15th 12:00am-3pm COTEHELE, DEVON
Tania Crosse will be signing copies of her boks, including her latest releases Lily’s Journey and Hope at Holly Cottage at the National Trust property of Cotehele, St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6TA. For more information call the house on 01579 351346.
Maggie Craig at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
Thursday 19th August, 11.00am - 12.30pm WRITERS’ RETREAT, EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
Writing Workshop: Writing The Epic Romance
Want to write the Scottish Gone With The Wind or Doctor Zhivago, set a passionate love story against wars, revolutions, fire and flood? Then come along to this session with Maggie Craig, historian, novelist and author of One Sweet Moment, a tale of Old Edinburgh which has been described as ‘Dickensian in the richness of its storytelling‘. In association with the Society of Authors. At the Writers’ Retreat, tickets £15 (£12 conc). For more information visit www.edbookfest.co.uk.
Richard Jay Parker & Zoë Sharp at Knaresborough Library
Thursday 19th August, 7.30pm-9.00pm KNARESBOROUGH LIBRARY
As part of the annual Knaresborough Feva festival, Richard Jay Parker, Zoë Sharp and Matt Lynn will be appearing on a thriller discussion panel at Knaresborough Library, Market Place, Knareborough, HG5 8AG. Authors will sign their books after the event. Enjoy a glass of wine and free admission! For more information call the library on 01609 533620.
Tania Crosse booksigning in Saltash
Friday 20th 11:00am-2pm THE BOOKSHELF, SALTASH
Tania Crosse will be signing copies of her books, including her latest releases Lily’s Journey and Hope at Holly Cottage at The Bookshelf, 58 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JL. For more information call the bookshop on 01752 845804.
Tania Crosse booksigning in Plymouth
Saturday 21st 11:00am-1pm WATERSTONES NEW GEORGE STREET, PLYMOUTH
Tania Crosse will be signing copies her books, including her latest releases Lily’s Journey and Hope at Holly Cottage at Waterstones, 65-69 New George Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1RJ. For more information call the bookstore on 01752 256 699.
Tania Crosse booksigning at Lydford Gorge, Devon
Sunday 22nd 12:00am-3pm LYDFORD GORGE, DEVON
Tania Crosse will be signing copies of her books, including her latest releases Lily’s Journey and Hope at Holly Cottage at this National Trust-owned beauty spot. Lydford Gorge, Lydford, near Tavistock, Devon EX20 4BH. For more information call the visitor centre on 01822 820320.
How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse Seminar hits Inverness
Friday 3rd September 8pm THE IRONWORKS, INVERNESS
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 Ironworks, Inverness. A hilarious night out – don’t miss it! For more information call 08717 894179.
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 engagement in Plymouth
Tuesday 14th 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.
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