Category Archives: Talks, Events & Writing Courses

I’ll be teaching a ‘masterclass’ on researching historical crime fiction at Medway River Lit on November 16th, 1pm-2pm, Strood Library, … read more

I’ll be talking about the history of female sleuths – from private inquiry agents to private eyes and professional investigators … read more

I’ll be talking about female sleuths at Broadstairs Lit on June 9th at the Yarrow Hotel. All funds raised will … read more

I’ll be talking about female sleuths (via Zoom) at Highgate Library, London, on March 19th. Info here.

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I’ll be talking about the history of female sleuths, many of whom operated near Conway Hall in the 19th century, … read more

I’ll be talking about Holloway Prison and the history of women in the criminal justice system at the Woman Up … read more

I’ll be talking about the history of Thames swimming at the West London Local History Conference on November 26th, a … read more

I’ll be talking about Queens of the Underworld at Conway Hall, a famed ‘hub for free speech and independent thought’ … read more

I’ll be joining a panel at Wild Words Festival, a new literary festival set in a beautiful Hertfordshire field with … read more

Mudlarking, Criminal Queens, and the deep City: a collection of London stories. March 24th, Amersham Arms, SE14. 7pm-10pm. Info and … read more

‘400 Years of Female Rebellion’ is a free online event on December 6th.

I’ll be giving an illustrated talk on … read more

I’ll be talking about Queens of the Underworld at Borderlines Carlisle Book Festival on Sunday October 3rd – Tullie House … read more

I’m delighted to be joining City Academy, and look forward to teaching Online Blogging (July 8-Aug 12), Online Creative Writing … read more