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Spring events
Hello! I'm doing three events in the next couple of weeks, and as ever, I should have been on it like a car bonnet and told you about them but I have been doing this weird thing called writing instead. But spring is here and I emerge! Like a butterfly! from its chrysalis! Hope to see some of you there and I will be adding new events as and when. xx On Thursday 19th I'm at the Gainsborough Hotel for a wonderful evening of talking about books and writing and how to start on yo
Mar 92 min read
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Whole slew of autumn events. I said slew
I'm here there and everywhere this autumn I can't wait to get out and about and talk about The Treasures. Along with that i'll be...
Sep 16, 20252 min read
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Murder in the Library: On Golden Age Crime Fiction
Do you want to go to my favourite place, the London Library? Well here's the perfect opportunity as on 27th Feb 2025 I'm thrilled to say...
Feb 4, 20251 min read
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Writing Workshop: sign up here
Women Who Write - how to make writing part of your busy life with Harriet Evans. I'm really looking forward to this writing workshop...
Feb 9, 20241 min read
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Wild for Whipple: Persephone Books
SOLD OUT - contact Persephone Books to be notified if tickets become available Friday 19th April, Assembly Rooms, Bath, 2.30pm-3.30pm The...
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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Trade bodies call for ‘strong Government support’ in face of AI
Please read this statement on AI from the Society of Authors, the Management Committee of which I am proud to be an elected member. It is...
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Went to London, Took the Dog: An Evening with Nina Stibbe
A decade after the publication of the beloved and prize-winning memoir Love, Nina, award-winning author Nina Stibbe is back with a diary...
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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