Literature – Alan Parkinson

Enthused, amused and educated. (My review of the Sunderland Literature & Creative Writing Festival)

November 3, 2016

In July I visited my first ever Literature Festival in Ampthill. I had a great time but all the way through I was thinking ahead to October where my home city, Sunderland was holding its first combined Literature and Creative Writing Festival. Not only were there going to be some great acts, I was also … More Enthused, amused and educated. (My review of the Sunderland Literature & Creative Writing Festival)

Getting my face in the paper.

September 14, 2016

I mentioned a couple of days ago that I will be appearing at the Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival. Today I was lucky enough to get invited along to the official launch photoshoot alongside fellow authors Sheila Quigley, Holly Sterling and Iain Rowan. As all of my previous ‘official’ photos were taken either in … More Getting my face in the paper.

Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival 2016

September 12, 2016

Very pleased to officially announce my involvement in the Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival 2016. I shall be making three appearances. The first two are talks about my books and where I get my inspiration. Monday 3rd October 3-4pm National Glass Centre. Monday 17th October 2-3pm Shiney Row Library. The final appearance will be … More Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival 2016

Ampthill LitFest 2016

July 18, 2016

A couple of months back I got a text from my brother. ‘Are you the one who mentioned that you like the author Chris Brookmyre?’ ‘Yes,’ I replied, ‘he’s my favourite author and I’ve read all of his books, why do you ask?’ ‘He’s appearing in the Literature Festival in the town where I live.’ … More Ampthill LitFest 2016