February 2026

Saturday, Feb 21st, 2026 - Crime & Publishment ~ This programme of crime writing courses runs from the 20th - 22nd February, 2026. Venue: The Mill Forge hotel which lies two miles from Gretna Green on the Scotland/England border. It includes tuition for authors of all levels. In my session ‘Inside the Criminal Mind’ I will draw on my experience both as an author and former probation officer working within the criminal justice system. Interested? For further information on The Mill Forge.

Thursday, Feb 26th at 2pm - U3A Tynedale

March

Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22. Where else would you want to be but at Morpeth Book Festival in March 2026, a weekend of fascinating discussions. I’ll be there at 11.30 a.m. on Saturday 21st in conversation with television presenter Steph McGovern about her debut crime novel, Deadline. Tickets for all events here . . .

Wednesday, March 25, 7 p.m. I’ll be at Birtley Library (Durham Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 1LE) to celebrate Gateshead Library’s centenary and talking about Her Sister’s Killer. Tickets coming soon . . .