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The Scorpion Archipelago

My new adventure thriller

Publisher:

Matthew James Publishing

Formats:

Paperback, eBook, hardcover

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Other news

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Author Interview

30th April @7.00pm

Dedworth Library

I am looking forward to doing another author interview. This time it's in conjunction with the Royal Borough Library Service and we'll be at Dedworth Library on the 30th April. Tickets are free and available on Eventbrite. It would be great if you could join us! 

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Cookham Festival Interview

6th May @7.00pm

Cookham Library

The Cookham Festival runs from the 1st to 17th May and is a celebration of the arts. In support of the festival, Cookham Library runs a series of events and I'm pleased to announce they have invited me to do an interview-style talk on May 6th. Tickets are now available on Eventbrite.

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Launch Party

12th March

Wokingham Library

In conjunction with Matthew James Publishing we celebrated the launch of The Scorpion Archielago in Wokingham Library. It was a chance to talk about the spark behind the story with old friends and new, as well as raise a glass of bubbly. My thanks to everyone who attended the event. 

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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