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Taking stock this week after a busy few months. Shoreham WordFest was a surprisingly big hit and generated a lot of local interest. The most rewarding part was hearing people say that they would love to see more new drama if we could stage more events throughout the year, and that the plays we put on were entertaining and, above all, accessible.

So it seems we’ve proved a point about the appetite for a literary festival in Shoreham, and we’ll be able to put on a bigger and bolder version of the WordFest next year.

Meanwhile I’m starting work on a couple of new writing projects. Very early days but I’ll post more when I can. And I’ve just added a Reviews page to this website. If you’d like review copies of any of my work, and you want to contribute to the site, just get in touch.

Come along to An Evening With Local Authors, on Saturday 1 October at Toast By The Coast, East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea.

I’ll be reading from my novel Exit Stategies and talking about my work, along with three other local writers: Sue Walker, MM Lee and Pam Weaver. The event starts at 7.30pm and admission costs £7.50 including a glass of wine and nibbles. Tickets are available online at www.shorehamwordfest.com or at 07522 957691.

This event is part of Shoreham WordFest, a four-day festival featuring local authors, actors, singers and playwrights.

Other events include a performance supper on 29 September at Chambers Bistro, a concert at St Mary de Haura church on 1 October, and a crime-writing workshop on 2 October. If you have any difficulty getting tickets for the reading or for any of the other events please contact me.