Queen of crime writing, Agatha Christie, will have her writing style put under the microscope, when a panel of crime writing experts and journalists gather in Staffordshire to dissect her work. The cross examination is part of a unique ‘Go Back For Murder Crime Writers’ panel event taking place at The Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, in May, and you can join the jury and play witness to proceedings.
Amongst the panel of several seasoned crime authors will be journalist and author David Mark – self confessed scribbler, drinker, swearer, hater of many things, wearer of cardigans and author of the DS Aector McAvoy crime novels.
David has spent almost a decade as a crime reporter for the Yorkshire post, and more recently achieved national success selling over 100,000 copies of his best selling debut book – THE DARK WINTER
[blockquote]The Dark Winter is Fast-moving and tightly plotted, with strong characterisation and a likeable protagonist, this is an extremely promising debut: The Guardian[/blockquote]
After having spent 15 years as a hard nosed journalist, when asked about how he feels about his new found success as a successful crime writer David Mark said: “Well now, I can walk into Waterstone’s and I can see my book on a shelf. It feels wonderful, it does. Just frigging mental at the same time.”
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[h3]More About the Crime Writer Panel Event[/h3]
The Crime Writers Event is an opportunity to hear the country’s leading crime writers talk about their profession and discuss their latest novels and joining David on the panel will be award winning author Martin Edwards and local crime writer Mel Sherratt.
Martin Edwards, Award-winning crime writer, is most well known for his magnificent Lake District Mysteries including THE HANGING WOOD
Mel Sherratt, Best-Selling Staffordshire crime author
, and it went on to be a Amazon #1 bestseller in 2012
[h3]Get Involved[/h3]
The Regent Theatre are inviting people to come and ask questions, debate and discuss crime writing with the panel. The audience will be able to ask questions and engage in debate about their work, as well as explore more about how Agatha Christie, uses characters, timing and red herrings to weave a story together.
Laura Stacey who is co-ordinating the event said:
[blockquote]I feel that it is very important in Staffordshire to celebrate writing, giving opportunity to people to discuss and engage with writers in the business. We have been very fortunate to have three of the country’s leading Crime Writers and I can’t wait to hear the debate.[/blockquote]
[h3]When Is It[/h3]
The event takes place on Tuesday May 28th 5.30pm- 7.00pm and coincides with the stage production of ‘Go Back For Murder’ which is visiting The Regent Theatre in Staffordshire from Tuesday 28 May and Saturday 1 June.
[h3]Where Is It[/h3]
The Britannia Suite, Regent Theatre, Piccadilly, Cultural Quarter, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 1AP
[h3]How do I pARTicipate[/h3]
pARTicipation in the one-off event costs just £3. To book a space and for further information regarding the ‘Go Back For Murder Crime Writers’ event please contact Laura Stacey on 01782 211222 or email stokecreativelearning@theambassadors.com
[h3]Authors on the Panel[/h3]
Martin Edwards, Award-winning crime writer here. Martin’s latest novels include THE HANGING WOOD
Mel Sherratt, Best-Selling Staffordshire crime author. Mel’s latest work is a series of three books SOMEWHERE TO HIDE – Book 1 in her new Estate Series – followed by Behind a closed door (book2) and fighting for survival (book 3 and #1 best seller in thrillers and suspense). More info at her website
David Marks – You can download David Mark books ahead of the event here from Amazon. You can also follow David on Twitter @davidmarkwriter.
[h3]Your Feedback [/h3]
Have you read any of the novels by the panel, David Mark, Martin Edwards, Mel Sherratt? If so tell us what you think of their work in the comments box below?
