EVENTS 2025

Now THE CURE is out in the big wide world, I’m appearing at libraries, bookshops and festivals, so check back here for updates.
It would be wonderful to see you!
More details and booking links below.

BLOODY SCOTLAND
Harsh Environments Panel
Friday 12th September, 3.30pm Stirling

I am so happy to be returning to Stirling for one of my favourite festivals, Bloody Scotland.
I will be on a panel with fellow thriller authors Harry Whitehead and Michael Cordy and we’ll be discussing the key themes of climate, chaos and corruption that permeate our books.

There is a fabulous line up of authors for this year’s festival, so if you fancy a weekend of thrills and chills in a stunning setting, you can book tickets here.

ABINGDON LIBRARY, Thursday 18th September, 6pm

I will be back in Abingdon Library on the 18th of September discussing The Cure with lovely librarian Jess.

There will be a short reading and a Q&A, and an opportunity to buy signed copies of my books afterwards.

To book your seat, email abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk or call 01865 815005.

UK CRIME BOOK CLUB LIVE
Speculative Crime Panel, Leeds
Saturday 27th September, 2.30pm

I’ll be heading up to Leeds for an exciting speculative fiction panel with fellow authors Sarah Moorhead, Jo Callaghan and Dylan Byford. We’ll be discussing the ideas behind our speculative fiction novels and where we draw our inspiration. There will be plenty of time for audience questions and book signing afterwards.
Tickets available from the UKCBC website here.

AGAINST BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER TALK
Dean Court Community Centre, Oxford
Friday 3rd October, 7.00pm

I am very pleased to be supporting Against Breast Cancer Abingdon with a talk in Oxford about The Cure.
Join me for an evening of chat about the themes and research behind the book, and an opportunity to buy signed copies thanks to lovely indie bookshop Caper. You can book tickets here.

MERE LITERARY FESTIVAL
Saturday 18th October, 8.00pm

I am delighted to be heading back to the south west for another first, this time to appear at Mere Literary festival to talk about The Cure. Join us for some chilling chat about the themes behind the book, the extensive research I did, and the real-life science behind my fictional cure for ageing.
You can book tickets here.

WANTAGE LITERARY FESTIVAL
The Beacon, Wantage
Friday 31st October, 2.00pm

I will be making my first appearance at Wantage Literary Festival to discuss my latest thriller The Cure with author and historian Nicola Cornick. I’ll be discussing the ideas behind the book and the research that inspired it, and how curing ageing may not be as far away as you may think… Books kindly supplied by Wantage Books.
You can book tickets here.

THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL
What Planet Are They On?
Saturday 19th July, Harrogate

Wow, was Harrogate a blast, like experiencing a week in 2 days. Thank you so much to Mick Herron and all the committee members and volunteers for making it such a memorable festival.
I saw some brilliant authors, bloggers & readers, excellent panels and signings, and had my first ever panel here!
I owe huge thanks to my fellow panelists, Ben Aaronovitch, famed for his Rivers of London series, Sarah Pinborough, whose many bestsellers include Behind Her Eyes, now a major Netflix hit, Adam Oyebanji, author of Braking Day and our brilliant chair Doug Johnstone, author of the BBC2 Between the Covers pick The Space Between Us.

Then there was Friday night's murder mystery at the author dinner written by Mick Herron, based at the retirement home for spies, which resurrected some long buried acting skills channeling retired PA Penny Cashback alongside fellow authors and actors Louise Doughty, Vaseem Khan and Kate Kemp.
Now I can die saying I starred in a Mick Herron play...

Murder Mystery at the Retirement Home for Spies, written by Mick Herron

NEWARK BOOK FESTIVAL
Deadly Secrets and Dystopian Fears Friday 11th July

I had such fun at Newark Book Festival on a panel with Icelandic Crime Author Eva Bjorg Aegisdottir, interviewed by Dr Tim Rideout. Tim asked some fabulous questions and despite the baking heat, there was a great turn out.
Thanks so much to everyone who came, and to the Book Case for supplying our books!

BURFORD LIBRARY, Tuesday 17th June

I really enjoyed my talk with Kim from Madhatter Books on the research and inspiration behind The Cure.
She asked some very interesting questions that were different to the norm. Thanks to Carol Amy for organising, and to everyone who came along.

CARTERTON LIBRARY, Tuesday 10th June

We had a lovely evening at Carterton Library discussing the ideas and inspiration behind The Cure with a wonderful discussion with the audience about if you were offered an injection that reversed your biological clock, would you have it?
Thanks to Sally for doing a fabulous job interviewing, to Kim at Madhatter Books for selling copies of my books, to Andrew for hosting us and doing a brilliant display, and to everyone who came along.

CAMBERLEY LIBRARY
Eve Smith & Guy Morpuss in conversation
Tuesday 20th May

I had a great evening in Camberley with local thriller author, Guy Morpuss, who wrote the critically acclaimed Five Minds and recently launched his first legal thriller, A Trial in Three Acts.
Guy and I discussed the similarities and differences in our writing process, and the research and experiences that inspired our books. Huge thanks to Will and all the team for hosting and making us feel so welcome.

LOCAL LAUNCH OF THE CURE
Thursday 3rd April, Witney Waterstones

We had such a fabulous evening at the local launch of THE CURE at Witney Waterstones.
Patty and Gem pulled out all the stops, and we chatted about the book, the research that inspired it and some actual tales from the antiageing industry that sound more farfetched than fiction.
Thanks to everyone who came and sampled our refreshing elixirs, and who bought a copy of the book. It is much appreciated.
And thanks again to Patty, Gem & Karen for all their work setting up the incredible displays and being such perfect hosts.

PRE-LAUNCH INSTAGRAM LIVE
Wednesday 9th April

I had a lovely chat about my inspiration for THE CURE with Emma from the fabulous Squadpod: a team of book enthusiasts and bloggers who support authors by celebrating their books and sharing reviews with their followers.
If you missed the event, you can catch the recording of our interview here.

CRIME CENTRAL
Thursday 26th Feb, Central Library, Manchester

I had such a blast at my first event of the year at the stunning Manchester Central Library on a crime fiction panel with Suzy Aspley, whose chilling gothic debut Crow Moon was shortlisted for multiple awards last year, Nick Quantrill, author of the Joe Gerachty thrillers, and hosted by Chris MacDonald.
There’s a fabulous crime writing and reading community in Manchester, and it was lovely to chat to readers about the books, answer questions and then quench our thirst at a local hostelry afterwards!