March
Saturday, 1st March, 2025 | Bay tales, whitley Bay Playhouse | 2.45pm
Billed as ‘The Event of the Year’ this local event is a firm favourite with readers and writers. I’m on a panel with fellow Orion authors: Emma Kavanagh, Anna Mazzola and John Sutherland. Panel title: The Business of Murder. The event is supported by Forum Books. All day tickets available on this LINK
Sunday, 2nd March, 2025 | ALNWICK STORYFEST, Alnwick playhouse | 12pm - I pm
This is a solo event, with my favourite ITV presenter, Ian Payne as my chair. There will be a book signing afterwards, supported by Forum Books. For event details/tickets use this LINK
wednesday, 5th March | Launch event: Her Sister’s Killer at forum books, the chapel, corbridge| 7pm for 7.30 start
More of a party than a launch, I hope to raise a glass or two with you to celebrate a new publication. Bay Tales founder Victoria Watson will be there to remind me to tell you all about Her Sister’s Killer. Booking is essential and do tell your friends. You can book on this LINK
thursday, 6th March | PUBLICATION DAY: Her sister’s killer
It’s also World Book Day so the perfect way to celebrate a new book - or buy one for a loved one who likes crime fiction! I’m sure there will loads of signed copies of Her Sister’s Killer on sale that day. If you’d like one personalised, call Forum Books on 01434 632931 and I’ll pop in and sort you out.
Friday, 7th March | Waterstones metrocentre, Gateshead | 11am
I’m signing copies of Her Sister’s Killer in store. Be quick! They won’t be there long.
Thursday, 13th March | Serenity Booksellers, 12 The Precinct, Romiley, SK6 4EA | 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Can’t wait for this one. My first event with Chris & Kelly in this bookshop. For details and tickets use this LINK
Tuesday, 18th March | Waterstones Newcastle, emerson chambers, blackett st, Newcastle | 7pm
Can’t wait to celebrate with the staff of Waterstones where I had my first ever signing in 2012. Tickets from Waterstones.com events on this LINK
Thursday, 20th March | Drake Bookshop, 27, Silver St, Stockton, TS18 1SX | 7pm
Looking forward to chatting with bookseller Richard about Her Sister’s Killer - there will be time for a Q & A session and signing afterwards. Details/ticket on this LINK
Saturday, 22nd March | Morpeth Book Festival, St George’s church, morpeth | 11 am.
Chair Gerry Foley TV. There will be a book signing afterwards. For further details and tickets, use this LINK
Wednesday, 26th March | crime central Manchester at Manchester Central Library | 6pm
Looking forward to this event with Rob Parker so much. Every crime writer I know who’s been to this gig has only good things to say about it.
April
Thursday, 3rd April | Whitley Bay Library | 7 pm
Another solo event when I’ll be discussing Her Sister’s Killer with Bay Tales founder Victoria Watson in the chair. Entry £3.00 using this LINK.
Monday, 7th April | Toppings oF edinburgh invite you to Broughton St Mary's, 12 Bellevue Cres, Edinburgh, EH3 6NE | 7pm for 7.30pm
I’m so excited about this one! ‘Contemporary Crime Writing with Ian Rankin, Neil Lancaster and Mari Hannah’ Hooray! Early bird tickets avail HERE
Friday, 11th April | hartlepool library| time and format to be confirmed
Always a pleasure to visit this library where I’ve had a lot of fun times. Can’t wait to catch up with readers there.
Thursday, 17th april | Newcastle central library | 4.45
Great to be going back to Newcastle where I’ll be in conversation with Jessica Irena Smith. There will be a signing afterwards.
Thursday, 24th April | bookends - cakes and ale cafe , Carlisle | 7.30
I love this venue! looking forward to seeing everyone in Carlisle. Format TBC & Chair tbc. Ticket LINK here.
Satruday, 26th April | Gŵyl crime cymru festival, Coliseum Museum, terrace road, aberystwyth | 3 pm
A crime festival at the seaside - who could ask for more? Thrilled to be returning to Aberystwyth. Panel members and ticket details coming soon. Watch this space!
Monday, April 28th | Book-ish | 18 High street, crickhowell, NP8 1BD | 7.30 pm
I’m so excited to be going to the Independent (Book-ish) Bookshop of the Year 2024! I have known owner/bookseller Emma for a long time and yet we’ve never done an event together. Should be fun to meet her happy band of readers. For ticket information click this LINK
May
thursday, May 1st | Gateshead central library | 7pm
One of my favourite places to visit and home of my favourite people, including my chair for the evening, Sue Horton. I cannot wait to return there to talk about Stone & Oliver 5, Her Sister’s Killer. Ticket LINK here.
Watch this space for more events . . .