by Graeme Cumming | Jul 19, 2021 | Independent Bookshops, Literary Festivals, Thinking Aloud |
In February last year (although in many respects it feels like a lot longer ago), I had the opportunity to go to a couple of events organised by one of the few remaining independent book shops in Nottinghamshire – The Book Case in Lowdham. The first event saw Ann...
by Graeme Cumming | May 2, 2020 | Events, Literary Festivals |
Today, I should have been taking part in my second Read Dating event of the year. If you’re not sure what one of those is, you might want to check out my post about the last one I did. These are fun events, both from the author’s point of view and that of...
by Graeme Cumming | Feb 5, 2020 | Events, Literary Festivals, Meetings |
When I wrote my last post about the Read Dating event at Bourne Town Hall, I provided names and pictures of the authors who’d be there. Since then, I’ve realised there was more I could add (I really must learn to read a leaflet properly). If you’ve...
by Graeme Cumming | Jan 31, 2020 | Book Reviews, Fiction, Literary Festivals, Uncategorised |
After reviewing Thirteen the other week, I turned to the next book I’d acquired at the Murder Mystery dinner at the Harrogate Crime Festival, East of Hounslow. Round the dinner table, I’d overheard comments about how good it was supposed to be. By...
by Graeme Cumming | Jan 24, 2020 | Events, Literary Festivals |
Last week, I wrote a post about the Read Dating event taking place at Bourne Old Town Hall on 15th February – just over three weeks away. The concept is easy enough. It’s a bit like speed dating, or so I’m told (I’ve never done it, but...
by Graeme Cumming | Jan 18, 2020 | Events, Literary Festivals |
Last May I went to the Deepings Literary Festival and had a great day out, some of which I wrote about here. On reflection, I now know I should have had two or three great days out. Maybe next year. There was a specific event there which was promoted as Read Dating....
