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Stockport Noir

2 months

STOCKPORT NOIR Where: Stockport Guildhall When: Saturday 8th February, 9:15 - 6 What: Inclusive Crime Fiction Festival Who: @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @CazEngland @erskine_fiona @HaleWrites @mariwriter @LesleyKara @Anna_Mazz

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

We have a venue… Save the date: Saturday 8th February 2025

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

Stockport Noir is delighted to announce that @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @mariwriter @Anna_Mazz @SaimaMir and @CWimpeney round off our lineup nicely, with over 20 authors joining us on 8th February 2025! Tickets are only £35 and

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

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FIRST AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT We’re delighted that @adamsimcox @semoorhead @LesleyKara @Tinap66Payne @HaleWrites @MichaelHWood @NolanDom @CazEngland @northern_crime will be joining us at Stockport Noir on Saturday 8th February 2025. Tickets are on sale NOW. Link in comments!

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

Hi everyone! More information coming soon about venue, lineup etc. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Stockport in February 2025!

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

2 months

We’ve sold out! A very short thread of thanks from @cmacwritescrime

Chris McDonald / Chris Frost 🎄

@cmacwritescrime

2 months

And that is that. Stockport Noir is sold out. 2024 has been a hard year so far. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in January and my dad died in June. When these things happen, I tend to get busy to take my mind off things. 🧵

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@StockportNoir

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Born in Liverpool, Sarah Moorhead ( @semoorhead ) has told stories since childhood and uses writing as bubblegum for her over-active brain – to keep it out of trouble. Over the last twenty seven years, apart from teaching in secondary school, Sarah has attained a

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

Post-festival blues….? We’ve got you covered!

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

First author announcement coming next week, as well as ticket link!

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@StockportNoir

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Multi-award winning author M. W. Craven ( @MWCravenUK ) was born in Carlisle but grew up in Newcastle. He joined the army at sixteen, leaving ten years later to complete a degree in social work. Seventeen years after taking up a probation officer role in Cumbria,

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

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Delighted to share the moderators for the festival. Tasked with trying to keep the authors in check are @AntonyJohnston , @gbpoliceadvisor , @SamBrownley , @cmacwritescrime , Chris Willocks and Kelly Willocks, owners of Serenity Booksellers. This event is going to sell out, so do

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

We’re delighted that AWARD WINNING AUTHOR @JoCallaghanKat will be joining us at Stockport Noir in February 2025!! Line up (so far) and Tickets:

Serenity Booksellers

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The Likely Suspects

@likely_suspects

3 months

We could not be more proud of @JoCallaghanKat for winning the #TheakstonsCrime Novel of the Year for In the Blink of an Eye at @HarrogateFest . What a way to kick off the festival. Incredible! 💙

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@StockportNoir

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Mari Hannah ( @mariwriter ) is a multi-award-winning, bestselling author/screenwriter. She writes across three crime series: DCI Kate Daniels (in development for TV with Sprout Pictures & Atlantic Nomad); Stone & Oliver and Ryan & O’Neil. Among her numerous awards

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@StockportNoir

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Trevor Wood ( @TrevorWoodWrite ) has lived in Newcastle for 30 years and considers himself an adopted Geordie, though he still can’t speak the language. He's a successful playwright who has also worked as a journalist and spin-doctor for the City Council. Prior to

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

Tomorrow. 10 AM. First author announcement and ticket link. #StockportNoir

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@StockportNoir

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Huge congratulations to @CazEngland as she signs to our sponsor, @BullingtonPress ! And, as luck would have it, her new book will be released on the day of the festival! You can be one of the first people to grab a copy, and definitely the first to get it signed!!

Guy Hale

@HaleWrites

3 months

Announcement! Welcoming @CazEngland to @BullingtonPress #Publishing #WritingCommunity

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

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The lineup for Stockport Noir is taking shape!! Hope to be able to share it with you soon!

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@StockportNoir

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Caroline England ( @CazEngland ) is the CWA Dagger shortlisted author of domestic noir thrillers BENEATH THE SKIN, MY HUSBAND'S LIES, BETRAY HER, and many more. Her next thriller, provisionally called THE GATES, will be published in February 2025. She also writes gothic-tinged

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@StockportNoir

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Here's a little video to tell you all about #Stockport , presented by @cmacwritescrime .

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@StockportNoir

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT T.M. Payne ( @Tinap66Payne ) is the best-selling author of the D.I. Sheridan Holler series, set in Liverpool and the Wirral. Her debut novel, LONG TIME DEAD was published by Thomas and Mercer in April 2024. The second book in the series, THIS ENDS NOW is out in

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@StockportNoir

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Lesley Kara ( @LesleyKara ) is a Sunday Times Top Ten and Amazon #1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. She is the author of The Rumour, Who Did You Tell, The Dare, The Apartment Upstairs and The Other Tenant. The Rumour was the highest selling print

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

2 months

Hey! If you’ve booked a ticket, tell us where you’re coming from!! If you haven’t book a ticket, tell us why not! 🤭

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

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This weekend, Kelly and Chris have mainly been tapping up @Beathhigh to appear at Stockport Noir 2026

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@StockportNoir

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Michael Wood ( @MichaelHWood ) is the author of the bestselling DCI Matilda Darke series set in his home city of Sheffield. There are currently 12 books in the series and book 13 is currently being plotted. He is also the author of four standalone novels and the

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

EMBARRASSINGLY, in our speed to announce more authors, we left off @Tinap66Payne . For those of you who saw Tina in action at Harrogate this week, you know you're in for a treat!! That's 23 authors, and we've not announced the moderators yet… 😉

Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

Stockport Noir is delighted to announce that @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @mariwriter @Anna_Mazz @SaimaMir and @CWimpeney round off our lineup nicely, with over 20 authors joining us on 8th February 2025! Tickets are only £35 and

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@StockportNoir

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We’re going to be on @BBCRadioManc talking to @arghkid this Friday at 12:15pm. Who knows? Another author’s name might just slip out…

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@StockportNoir

2 months

Over 50% of tickets have been sold!! Thank you for your wonderful support! Event info has just gone out to the bookshop’s mailing list, so it may sell out soon. If you’re thinking of coming, you might want to grab your ticket soon!

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@StockportNoir

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT D. V. Bishop ( @davidbishop ) writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers. Born and raised in Aotearoa New Zealand, he emigrated to the UK and became a comics editor, working on Judge Dredd and 2000AD. David now lives in Scotland where his time is

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

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Trevor’s been for a recce

Trevor Wood

@TrevorWoodWrite

2 months

About six months too soon? @StockportNoir @cmacwritescrime

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

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Going on BBC Radio Manchester at 12:15 to chat all things Stockport Noir and announce our next (award winning) author…

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

2 months

Want to get to know our attending authors a little better? For the next few weeks, we’ll be shining a spotlight on a different author each day! Tune in tomorrow to find out more about @laurenbeukes !

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@StockportNoir

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Ticket link:

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@StockportNoir

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If you are also asking yourself the same question, the answer is yes! Come along, we’d love to hang out with you! Tickets here:

Serenity Booksellers

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The Cosy Moose

@TheCosyMoose

3 months

Should I book for @StockportNoir …. Would be my first time at a booky event and would be going on my own….

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

3 months

Be like Kacey! Grab your ticket here: Tickets to Stockport Noir include: Access to all seven panels Book signings with your favourite authors Onsite bookshop, courtesy of Serenity Booksellers Tote bag stuffed with bookish goodies Access to the onsite

Kacey

@KC1199

3 months

I've just seen this and booked my ticket. Love a local event 📚 Looking forward to it!

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

1 month

A huge congratulations to attending author @davidbishop on winning Best Novel award at @ngaiomarshaward !!

CARNIVAL OF LIES Cesare Aldo returns 26.6.25

@davidbishop

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Stoked, chuffed and delighted to have won the 2024 @ngaiomarshaward for Best Novel with RITUAL OF FIRE! Congratulations to Jennifer Lane on winning the YA Award, and Claire Bayliss for the Debut Novel Award. @panmacmillan @agentjenny @MacmillanAus

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@StockportNoir

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Someone (and I don’t know who) ruined my “we’ve sold 150 tickets” tweet by buying the 151st…

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

2 months

And now only 41 tickets left! They’re going like hotcakes!

J - LoveBooksReadBooks

@LBRBsBlogs

2 months

@StockportNoir @mariwriter Wonderful books, great writer and one of the nicest people you can meet. @StockportNoir going to be a terrific event with amazing authors. Tickets:

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@StockportNoir

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT LAUREN BEUKES ( @laurenbeukes ) is the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of The Shining Girls, adapted by AppleTV+, as well as Zoo City, which won the Arthur C. Clarke Award. Her most recent novel, Bridge, is a mind-bending masterpiece!

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@StockportNoir

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@HelenaThomas @dakegra @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @mariwriter @Anna_Mazz @SaimaMir @CWimpeney @JamieLeeNardone @simonschusterUK @HarperNorthUK @orionbooks @panmacmillan @northodoxpress @LittleBrownUK @PointBlankCrime Thanks, Dave! And thanks, Helena!! We’ll look forward to welcoming you to Stockport in Feb!

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

2 months

Horror in the North!!

Wild Hunt Books

@wildhuntbooks

2 months

We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of 6 new novellas for THE NORTHERN WEIRD PROJECT 🖤 Coming in 2025 Press release @GemFairclough @SteJHoward @TalkScaredPod @JodieRobins @ConcreteKraken

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@StockportNoir

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@amwbooks @adamsimcox @semoorhead @LesleyKara @Tinap66Payne @HaleWrites @MichaelHWood @NolanDom @CazEngland @northern_crime Yes!!!!!! Thanks for your wonderful support as ever!!

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@StockportNoir

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@PennyDeeAuthor @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @CazEngland @erskine_fiona @HaleWrites @mariwriter @LesleyKara @Anna_Mazz Great!! We’ll look forward to welcoming you to Stockport in February!

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

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Huge congratulations to attending author Jo Callaghan who is sweeping the boards with the incredible In The Blink Of An Eye!

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@StockportNoir

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@PennyDeeAuthor @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @CazEngland @erskine_fiona @HaleWrites @mariwriter @LesleyKara @Anna_Mazz We’ll look forward to welcoming you to Stockport!

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@StockportNoir

3 months

This is what we are hoping to achieve!!

Alison Barrow

@alisonbarrow

3 months

And to add to my post about the still choppy waters for author events... some of the best, magical ✨ moments happen when readers and writers meet IRL. IT is our biggest responsibility to keep in person events alive. All publishers, hosts, shops, festivals desire it. On we go...

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

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Four more tickets by end of day tomorrow and I win my bet!! C’mon!!

Serenity Booksellers

serenitybooksellers.com

Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

2 months

STOCKPORT NOIR Where: Stockport Guildhall When: Saturday 8th February, 9:15 - 6 What: Inclusive Crime Fiction Festival Who: @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @CazEngland @erskine_fiona @HaleWrites @mariwriter @LesleyKara @Anna_Mazz

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@StockportNoir

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One hour until first announcement. Tag a friend so they don’t miss out! #StockportNoir

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@StockportNoir

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@jodiebez @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @mariwriter @Anna_Mazz @SaimaMir @CWimpeney @JamieLeeNardone @simonschusterUK @HarperNorthUK @orionbooks @panmacmillan @northodoxpress @LittleBrownUK @PointBlankCrime Keep your eyes peeled - in a few days, were going to do a spotlight on each author!!

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@StockportNoir

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@SandraMangan_ @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @mariwriter @Anna_Mazz @SaimaMir @CWimpeney @JamieLeeNardone @simonschusterUK @HarperNorthUK @orionbooks @panmacmillan @northodoxpress @LittleBrownUK @PointBlankCrime Yes, Sandra!!!! Thanks so much!!

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@StockportNoir

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@SunSparks4 @adamsimcox @semoorhead @LesleyKara @Tinap66Payne @HaleWrites @MichaelHWood @NolanDom @CazEngland @northern_crime Thank you! Will we be seeing you in February??

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@StockportNoir

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@movinsouthagain @adamsimcox @semoorhead @LesleyKara @Tinap66Payne @HaleWrites @MichaelHWood @NolanDom @CazEngland @northern_crime Hope you can make it!!

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@StockportNoir

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@GDWrightWrites @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @CazEngland @erskine_fiona @HaleWrites @mariwriter @LesleyKara @Anna_Mazz

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@StockportNoir

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@emmavardy2 @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @mariwriter @Anna_Mazz @SaimaMir @CWimpeney @JamieLeeNardone @simonschusterUK @HarperNorthUK @orionbooks @panmacmillan @northodoxpress @LittleBrownUK @PointBlankCrime Its quite the lineup isn't it?!

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@StockportNoir

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Hi @RichardJerram ! Congratulations on the Dagger win!!

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@StockportNoir

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@Farnzbarnztoo @adamsimcox @semoorhead @LesleyKara @Tinap66Payne @HaleWrites @MichaelHWood @NolanDom @CazEngland @northern_crime Yay!!! Us too!!

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@StockportNoir

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@amwbooks You read our mind!

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@StockportNoir

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What are you reading today?

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@Dougieclaire @MichaelJBooks @mushenska @MushensEnt Great book - well deserved!!

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@mariwriter Thanks, Mari! So excited to have you on board!!

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@StockportNoir

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@franquinn @thickthighnolie We've tried to keep the tickets at an accessible price, the hotels are reasonably cheap and lots of trains pass through. We also have plenty of big names to be announced!!

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Stockport Noir

@StockportNoir

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@TheCosyMoose You should! As well as a great line up, we’re working really hard to make sure it’s an inclusive and super-friendly event, and we’d love to have you along!

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@StockportNoir

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@davidmbarnett @annecater @JenMedBkReviews Much more to come as well, David! We'd love to see you!

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@thickthighnolie @sianmdennis @mrscookesbooks @TheakstonsCrime @ZaffreBooks @emblabooks We endorse this message. Lauren will soon be earning commission!

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@sianmdennis @thickthighnolie @mrscookesbooks @TheakstonsCrime @ZaffreBooks @emblabooks

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@CacoaEloraJohn @MichaelHWood @JaneyGodley

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@Louiestowell @cmacwritescrime @samatlounge Thank you! In my teaching days, I read one your wonderful books to my class. I’m sure, if you’re ever Stockport way, the bookshop would love to have you!!

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@StockportNoir

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@zoewilliamson__ @HarrogateFest How about a smaller festival to get you started? We’d love to see you at Stockport Noir!

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@EastHullPete The way is going, we just might!! Thanks for your wonderful support, friend!

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@KReadingmachine @cmacwritescrime You did it!! Thanks, Kelly!!

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@Paradi5eLibrary Thanks so much!! You can get to Stockport from London on a direct train in a little under two hours! The venue is less than a 10 minute walk from the station. We'd love to see you next February!

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@StockportNoir

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@HaleWrites @PennyDeeAuthor @laurenbeukes @davidbishop @JoCallaghanKat @NatalieC_Author @MWCravenUK @CazEngland @erskine_fiona @mariwriter @LesleyKara @Anna_Mazz

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@ShamielaAhmed

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@semoorhead @mariwriter Agreed!!

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@SarahBl76867443 Stockport Masonic Guildhall

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@SuzieWah Hi Susan - all info and ticket links here: Hope to see you in February!

Serenity Booksellers

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@SarahBl76867443 Love it!

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Authors!! Does anyone want to go on @grabthisbook ’s wonderful #Decades ? Get in touch!

Grab This Book

@grabthisbook

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@StockportNoir @annecater @JenMedBkReviews Thank you! Am delighted to have the chance to bring it back :) Always looking for new guests - that’s the tricky part for a shy un like me 🥲

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@janebookshare @MichaelHWood Love this!!

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