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The Difficult Second Novel by Jenny Lund Madsen

In Under the Blazing Sun, disgruntled literary author Hannah struggles to overcome writer's block and write her crime sequel. In some ways, Hannah’s problem mirrored my own when writing my sequel about Hannah, except I didn’t suffer from lack of inspiration, nor did I find myself suddenly wrapped up in a murder mystery. I was ...
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Living on a Schedule by Katrín Júlíusdóttir

I have a secret. From the outside, most people would think that I must be quite an organised writer – in the same way I am on top of everything in both my professional and in personal lives. I love a good spreadsheet and project-management tools. And I have been coordinating everything in my life ...
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Orenda Books picks up Trevor Wood’s gripping, moving DCI Jack Parker series in a three-book deal

Karen Sullivan, publisher of Orenda Books, is delighted to announce the acquisition of World English Language rights for Trevor Wood’s The Angel of Death, book three in the DCI Jack Parker series, in a three-book deal negotiated with Oli Munson at AM Heath. The book opens with a chilling murder – or is it a ...
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18 May: European Writers’ Festival at the British Library – Andrey Kurkov in conversation with Luke Harding

Andrey Kurkov, author of Our Daily War, is the Special Guest at the 2024 European Writers' Festival. The Festival takes place on the 18th and 19th of May at the British Library. On the 18th of May at 6pm, Andrey will be in conversation with Luke Harding, the Guardian's senior international correspondent, to discuss writing ...
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26 August: Launch event at The Portobello bookshop – Doug Johnstone in conversation with Helen FitzGerald to launch The Great Silence

Doug Johnstone will be celebrating the publication of the third book in his The Skelfs series, The Great Silence. He’ll be in conversation with fellow crime writer Helen FitzGerald. The event will take place at The Portobello Bookshop at 7pm on the 26th August. The event will be streamed live from the bookshop to attendees ...
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26 August: Tea in the Garden with Rod Reynolds at Hersham Library

Rod Reynolds will be hosting 'Tea in the Garden' at Hersham Library on the 26th August. Rod will be talking about his latest crime thriller Black Reed Bay, set in present day Long Island, in the first of a group of socially distanced author events at Hersham Library Tickets are £1.00 and are available from ...
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