Category: Talks/Events
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Yesterday, I was in Manchester for the Society of Authors Annual General Meeting. I’ve been on the committee of the Authors North sub-group for the last few years and, until yesterday, I was its Chair. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a story about how I got kicked off the committee, I was due…
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Here’s two more vlogs from my residency at The Word. Vlog 2 – developing ideas Vlog 3 – A busy day!
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I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been chosen as the first Writer in Residence at The Word, the National Centre for the Written Word. I’m spending seven days at The Word and I’ll be creating a new short story while I’m there. The dates of my residency are: Day 1 – Tuesday 21/3 Day 2…
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I am a Chair. Not a piece of furniture exactly, but the charismatic leader of a desperate band of rebels fighting the evil Federation. OK, that’s not quite right. I’m now the Chair of the Society of Authors regional group, Authors North. I’ve been helping out with the events committee for the last year and…
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A new term means new school visits. Here’s some pictures from two recent events at King James Academy and Pentland Primary School. Both were great fun, and a chance to meet new readers. Thanks to both schools for arranging a visit. If you’d like me to visit your school, library, bookshop or literary festival, or for…