David Palin

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Rotary Club Talk
10th August
After dinner talk
The Maidenhead Thames Rotary Club has invited me to give an after dinner talk about 'what has sparked my imagination to write and to continue to write'. I'm very much looking forward to the event held at Frederick's Hotel in Maidenhead.

Thriller Writing Course
7th July @2.30pm
Marlow Library
I am looking forward to running another Thriller Writing Course at Marlow Library. Starting on the 7th July, it will run for 3 weeks on Tuesday afternoons. The cost for the complete course is £25 and you can either register in person at the library, or by emailing: lib-mar@buckscc.gov.uk.

National Crime Reading Month
June
Lower Earley Library
As part of National Crime Reading Month, I was asked by Wokingham Borough Library Service to give an author talk at Lower Earley Library. It was a really fun, interactive event. The audience was very engaged and asked some great questions. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the library for the opportunity.
Regular groups and workshops
Cookham Writers' Group
Monthly (on a Thurs eve)
Cookham Libary
I run a group for less-experienced writers to provide support and constructive feedback on their work. It's an informal and extremely supportive group aimed at instilling confidence in the attendees' writing abilities.
Full of Grace Book Club
Monthly (Tues eve)
Fifield Inn
I run this friendly and informal book club which meets montly on a Tuesday at the Fifield Inn. We discuss the book over a drink and a meal. The books are available to borrow in Maidenhead Library.
Thames Valley Wordsmiths
Monthly (Sat pm)
Maidenhead Library
Published and indie local authors' group. We meet on the second Saturday every month for an informal discussion on writing, publishing and book marketing. All are welcome and our facebook page is here.
Monthly (Sat am)
Wokingham Library
Wokingham Writers' Group
I am a member of this small friendly group of published and Indie authors who meet on the third Saturday of each month from 10am until midday. We review and discuss each other’s writing in a supportive, constructive way. There are optional homework exercises for those who wish to practise their skills between meetings.
Event Gallery
Here are some of my snapshots from past events and radio appearances










