I thought I’d share
a few of my upcoming events. Hopefully keeping myself up-to-date, too! I’m majorly involved in live appearances this
month – and praying I don’t trip over my tongue. Snoops is going to be a busy boy!
On Sat, 22 June, I’m
at the Worcestershire Literary Festival 2103!
The festival features a showcase of writing talent from across the
region in the beautiful hall of St Swithun’s Institute in the heart of
Worcester. Entry is free! Up to twenty-five authors will be displaying their
work and short performances will take place on the stage throughout the day.
Refreshments available.
On Weds, 26 June, I’m
at the School of English, Birmingham City University Creative Writing Summer
Show! The School of
English, Birmingham City University Summer Show launches this year’s collection
of new fiction, life writing, poetry and script, Paper and Ink on Wednesday
26th June 2013 from 6.00pm to 8.30pm at the Recital Hall, Birmingham
Conservatoire, Paradise Place, Fletchers Walk, Birmingham, B3 3HG. I will be
reading from my short ‘The Memory Box’, which has been selected as part of the
Birmingham City University Anthology, and which now features as part of my
latest novel ‘Learning to Love’ which has accepted for publication by Safkhet
Publishing. Coming soon!
Order tickets via
Eventbrite:http://creativewritingsummershow-efbevent.eventbrite.com/
On Sat, 29 June, I’m
at Droitwich Festival Literary Day, ‘Live Lit’!
DROITWICH Arts Network presents a free literary day featuring an
eclectic mix of performance poetry and poetry, short fiction and novel
readings, complemented by music from festival artists. The Droitwich Spa 10th
Anniversary Summer Festival and Worcestershire Literary Festival post-festival
event also includes book signings and an open mic section for local writers and
performers.
MUSIC – from 10am to
5pm in Salters Shopping Centre
LIVE LIT – at Park’s
Café, Victoria Square, Droitwich
DAYTIME (10am to
4pm) – authors and performance poets will be giving a 15-minute taster of their
work, followed by a book signing and/or chance for people to ask them
questions.
4PM – 5PM STORYTIME
– Children are invited to bring a story to share with Sarah James (aka Sarah
Leavesley) and/or listen to Malcolm Wakeman and Ann Reed tell the Pirate and
the Dinosaur story complete with hand puppets. (Children must be accompanied by
an adult.)
EVENING (6pm – 9.30pm)
– An evening of 10-15 minute tasters of author and performance poets’ work,
including a chance to buy their books and have them signed. There will also be
a sign-up on the night open mic section offering a number of 5- 10 minute
slots. These spots are limited, so please arrive early if you wish to sign up
for one.
More info here: http://www.facebook.com/events/562879797079827/
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