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BBC BreakfastVal will be appearing on BBC Breakfast News tomorrow morning at around 08:45 promoting ‘Cross And Burn’, the latest in the Tony Hill / Carol Jordan series. |
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Cross and Burn Published in the UK!!Yes, Thursday 10 October is the publication date of Cross and Burn… |
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New Writing North brings Val McDermid’s children’s picture book My Granny is a Pirate to communities throughout Durham and beyond in OctoberNew Writing North is delighted to announce that its touring production of Val McDermid’s My Granny is a Pirate will be visiting communities centre and libraries across County Durham during October 2013. Commissioned by the Durham Book Festival, playwright Carina Rodney and director Annie Rigby have turned McDermid’s debut outing into children’s literature into a rip-roaring, piratical musical adventure suitable for under-6s and their families. Granny’s high-seas shenanigans are brought to life on-stage by a talented cast of actors and musicians from Sage Gateshead. Workshops in crafts and music will also be available for small pirates in Durham venues before the show. The tour starts with a premiere at Gateshead Old Town Hall on 5 October.In addition to venues throughout County Durham, the production can also be seen at Newcastle Central Library, Hexham Library, Darlington Central Library and Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth. To find a venue near you go to the Granny Pirate website at www.grannypirate.com for the most up-to-late listings and information about where to book the workshops. Saturday 12 October 10.30am: Val will attend the performance of My Granny is a Pirate at Durham town hall as part of core Durham Book Festival Programme and will be available to sign books afterwards. |
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Agatha Christie FestivalFrom the Queen of Crime, to the acknowledged queen of the psychological thriller: this year’s festival is pleased to announce that top-billing crime and thriller author Val McDermid will be the special guest at the the Agatha Christie Festival Literary Dinner at Torquay’s Grand Hotel. McDermid is a top ten best seller, translated into over 30 languages, and author of the recently published The Vanishing Point. Three course dinner with welcome drink. Dress code: Black Tie Tickets: £45 More Information: |
