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The Half-Torn Page  

New edition

Publisher:

Burning Chair

Formats:

Paperback, eBook

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Other news

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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.

Elegant Fountain Pen

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.

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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

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