Southampton Boat Show

Southampton Boat Show Gate House Town Quay, Southampton, United Kingdom

I had a small event, signing books at the Southampton Boat Show. It was awful weather but still fun!

Local Writers Showcase

Quay Arts 15 Sea Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

I had a great time at the Quay Arts in Newport, Isle of Wight, alongside other local authors. Met some lovely fellow writers and readers.  

The Devil to Pay Book Launch

Lord Louis Library Orchard Street, Town Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

I had my first event for The Devil to Pay at Lord Louis Library in Newport on the Isle of Wight. Sold and signed a few books and chatted with some people which was nice. Also donated copies of Leeward and The Devil to Pay so they are available in a few Island libraries now.

Page of Sail

Medina Bookshop 50 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

I had my first structured talk alongside the wonderful JD Davies at Medina Bookshop on the Isle of Wight. We chatted about naval fiction and the processes of writing it. I was so nervous for this but I enjoyed myself, after a bit of a nervy start!

Isle of Wight Literary Festival

Northwood House Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

I took part in the From Inspiration to Publication panel at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival, talking with Anna Britton, Sarah Lawton, and Angela Buckley about our experiences in the publishing world.

Historical Fiction Talk

Ventnor Arts Club 13 High Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

I gave a small talk at the Ventnor Arts Club about my experience of writing historical fiction. It was lovely to do a very local event!

A Merciful Sea Launch

Medina Bookshop 50 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Come and celebrate the launch of A Merciful Sea, the third book in the Nightingale/Courtney trilogy, at Medina Bookshop! I'll be there to sign books and chat about the series.

Bowlines Maritime Festival

Exeter Customs House 46 The Quay, Exeter, United Kingdom

As part of the Bowlines Maritime Festival, at 1.30pm on Friday 6 June, I will be chatting with Alaric Bond and JD Davies about naval literature and the Age of Sail genre. The Bowlines Maritime Festival is a fabulous event set up by Exeter Customs House, drawing together people from the worlds of maritime history …

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Pages, Plots and Publishing: A Panel of Local Authors

Medina Bookshop 50 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

A panel of local Isle of Wight authors, specialising in various genres, will be talking about their diverse experiences in the publishing world. Whether traditionally published, indie published, or self-published (or a mix of all three), their journeys have all been different. They will explore the joys and difficulties of these industries, from querying to …

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Katie Daysh in Conversation

Department 29-30 Cross Street, Ryde, United Kingdom

On July 24 at 8pm, I will be 'In Conversation' with the Isle of Wight literary magazine, Brevity, at Department, Ryde. I will take part in a Q&A, discussing my journey as a writer and the publishing industry, and there will be dramatic readings of excerpts from Leeward! Tickets are £7 and available here.