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My former high school English teacher Ruth Everson and I will be chatting in a FREE online event about our life and writing. Ruth is now an internationally renowned poet and I am a novelist. Back then she was an inspiring young teacher and I was, well … join us to find out.
27 May. 7pm UK time.
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I’m going to be joining a stellar line-up of crime writers, publishers and agents in the Pro-Writing Aid Crime Writer’s Week on 19 – 23 April. Alongside the likes of Peter James, Leigh Russell, Karin Slaughter and Ian Rankin, I’ll be sharing my experience of crime writing in a session on research for historical mysteries. I will be looking at how to create an authentic historical word. Do join me at 3pm (UK time) on Wednesday 21st April for a totally FREE session. And of course, dip in and out of any and all of the other talks and workshops taking place that week. Visit www.prowritingaid.com/crimeweek to sign up. Full details below.
And it’s finally here! After 4 years of hard work with the Faraday Institute, SPCK Publishing and illustrator Laura Borio, the graphic novel for 7 – 9s about school science club that travels through time to meet famous scientists who also have religious faith, is finally published.
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My first graphic novel for 7-9s will hit the shelves on Friday 19th February. Written with the UK Key Stage 2 Science curriculum in mind, this time travelling adventure, where modern children get to meet historic scientists of faith, is perfect for school or home. Produced in collaboration with the Faraday Institute of Science and Religion at Cambridge University. Published by SPCK and illustrated by the fabulous Laura Borio.
A fascinating insight into what 28 modern day crime & mystery authors (including yours truly) think is the lasting legacy of Golden Age detective fiction.
You can read the results of the survey on the Cross Examining Crime website.
Tomorrow is the launch date of The Art Fiasco! Hurrah! In previous years, with previous books, I’ve always had a jazz-filled live launch with 1920s attire at various venues in an around Newcastle upon Tyne. But this year, sadly, due to Coronavirus restrictions, that is not possible. But never fear! Poppy will be lovingly released into the world with a jam-packed online blog tour, hosted by a fantastic crop of book reviewers and Poppy Denby fans. You can follow Poppy’s tour around the internet from Friday 23rd – Friday 30th. She’ll be delighted to have you along.
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