Chesterfield Pop Up Book Fair – July 27th

Wednesday 27^thJuly 2016      10am-4pm

Come for a browse and chat.

Meet me and other Derbyshire writers  in Chesterfield.

I’ll be there between 1 – 4pm in the Pavements Shopping Centre.

“Looking for something to read over the summer? Why not come along to our Pop-up Book Fair and browse a selection of books written by Derbyshire writers. The authors will be selling their books and chatting about their work.  There will also be a library stall with information about activities and opportunities for readers and writers.”

Learn more about the Pop Up Library event

Disley Library Presents..

“Another exciting Author Event to look forward to on Tuesday 19th July.Margaret Holbrook, Pamela Turton and Mark Henderson will be entertaining us with readings from their books. Come along and join us for this free event. Tea and biscuits will be served.”

Disley Library
Off Buxton Old Road
Disley
Stockport
Cheshire
SK12 2BB (Location Map)

Phone: 01625 374717
Email: libraries@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Authors At The Oakwood July 2nd

FREE EVENT: The Oakwood, Glossop

Saturday 2nd July, 7.30-9.30 p.m.

Everyone enjoys a good story, don’t they?

Three local authors between them have something for everyone. Let Margaret Holbrook, Mark Henderson and Pamela Turton entertain you with stories and extracts from their range of traditional and contemporary writings.

Each of the authors will be reading from their work, for about 20 minutes each (with drinkies break) followed by a Q&A session. So get those questions ready! Mark is a natural storyteller and will read from his latest ‘Folktales of the Peak District’. Margaret has written several books of poems/stories; her latest is ‘Hobby Horses Will Dance’. Pamela has also published poetry and novels. She’ll be giving you a taster of her 4th novel, due out this August too.

Get more information about the authors:

Pamela Turton

Mark Henderson

Margaret Holbrook

Entry free  (but please buy a drink to thank the Oakwood for their hospitality!)

Also copies of  books and CDs for sale.

Oakwood address: 67 High St W, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 8AZ

For more info. call 07958 079583

Whaley Water Weekend June 10th-12th

Whaley Water Weekend 2016

I’m delighted to be taking part in this next weekend for the first time. This wonderful music and arts festival has been going on for 15 years.

Fellow author Margaret Holbrook and I will be found in the historic Transhipment Warehouse 1.30 -2. 30 pm, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with other writers and bookstalls.

We’ll be reading extracts from our novels and Margaret from her poetry collections. Looking forward to meeting and having a chat with you. Also we’ll have some books on sale.

Learn more about my novels:

Margaret’s website:

Find out more about the festival

 

Merry May – Open Mic Event Tameside 28th May

Merry Month of May Theme – Open Mic Event
Denton Library

Saturday 28^th May, 10.30am – 12.30pm

 Tomorrow, come and share readings, or just to listen, about the inspiring  month of May. I’ll be reading a scene from my fourth novel (which I’m currently editing- bit of a slog – hoping to launch this summer!)

If you are starting out or are a seasoned performer, come along and read your own work, or those of other writers, in a very encouraging atmosphere. Bring something on the theme of May, or any work of your own choice. Ideas and suggestions around the month of May included: Merry Month of May, Maypole, May Day, May Flower, Whit Walks and Brass Bands. All welcome!

Admission: Free. No need to book just turn up. Please contact victoria.heyes@tameside.gov.uk for further information.

Venue:  Denton Library, Town Hall, Market Street, Denton, M34 2AP.

 For more upcoming activities visit the Tameside What’s On Online Calendar.

READINGS AT REMS MAY 25th

Spoken Word Event at REMS Cafe Bar and Restaurant, Chapel en Le Frith – 7.30 pm

I’m looking forward to returning to this lovely venue this week. I’ll be reading an extract or two from my novels and listening to writers joining us there.

Come and share your poetry or short piece of prose, or just to listen. It’s a free event, hosted by my friend and fellow author, Margaret Holbrook.

7.30-9.30 p.m.

Address: 29 Market St, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 0HP

Phone:01298 816577

Look out for future Spoken Word events: 27th July, 28th September, 30th November