I am one of the Costa Book Award judges this year. The Costa Book Awards is the only major UK book prize that is open solely to authors resident in the UK and Ireland and also, uniquely, recognises the most enjoyable books across five categories – First Novel, Novel, Biography, […]
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I’m meeting fellow judges, Samantha Shannon and Alice Levine, tomorrow to draw up our shortlist for the BBC Young Writers’ Award 2015. The winner will have their story broadcast on BBC Radio 1 as well as receiving personalised mentoring sessions from an adult author. There are some brilliant stories on […]
Sydney Writers’ Festival
I’m very much looking forward to going to the Sydney Writers’ Festival. I’m taking part in three events: Friday 22nd May, 3-4pm, Sydney Writers’ Festival, Neuroses and Diagnoses: Characters and their Psychology Free with Anne Buist and Michael Christie, Sydney Dance 1, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Free Sunday 24th May, 10-11am, Sydney Writers’ Festival, […]
Public lecture at Falmouth University – 11th May
I’m loving being Falmouth University’s Writer in Residence. What a wonderful place to be a student. I’m doing a free public lecture on Monday 11th May from 18.30 – 20.30. Please come along but do book your free ticket in advance.
Falmouth University Writer in Residence
I’m very pleased to say that I am Falmouth University’s Writer in Residence. I will be joining their School of Writing and Journalism from Monday 27th April until Tuesday 12th May.