Chris Lloyd

Kids playing Ozzy's Crazy Train on xylophones

Afraid not. We were there until Wednesday for Liz's work, but we had to get back home for today. Rotten timing! Really sorry to be missing out! Hope you have a good time.

Finally got to visit the fabulous Criminally Good Books in York, and it is every bit the world of crimey magic I'd hoped it would be... and more! I even got to sit in the authors' chair.
They now have a signed copy of Banquet of Beggars, so you'd best rush on down there to snaffle it for yourself!

Absolutely thrilled to see Eddie in the window of the wonderful @imaginedthings.bsky.social in Harrogate!!! Thank you for such a warm welcome! And what amazing company to be in!

The joy of events like the Repton Festival is that you get to spend time with wonderful writers and lovely people like Guy Hale, Miranda Dickinson, Chris Lloyd and Kate Griffin! I did two panels and generally had a fabulous time in marvellous company. Thank you all!

I loved being part of the crime panel at this year’s Repton Festival, with fabulous authors @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social @tommeadauthor.bsky.social @kateagriffin.bsky.social and Guy Hale. Brilliant to talk about our crime novels and have a great natter, too!

An absolute pleasure to spend time with the loveliest crime writers @tommeadauthor.bsky.social @kateagriffin.bsky.social @wurdsmyth.bsky.social and Guy Hale at the fabulous Repton Festival. Also wonderful to meet Melissa, Joanna and so many lovely volunteers, who made us so welcome.

Thanks a lot, Simon!

On my way to London for the #CWADaggers
Good luck to all the shortlistees!

But first...

It never loses any of its magic, Phil! I hope you have a lovely day. Love from us both.

Very happy publication day to my friend @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social - The Magus of Sicily is out today. If you're in Swansea this evening, you're in for a treat with Phil and the equally brilliant @markell1953.bsky.social in conversation at @swanseastones.bsky.social

At a recent event with my Crime Cymru pal and fellow historical crime author @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social we were asked whether it's ok to get in touch with a writer to tell them you've enjoyed their book or whether it's a pain because then you have to reply.
Easy answer PLEASE BE IN TOUCH!!

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family.

In Repton on Saturday? Like crime fiction?
Then come along to the Repton Festival, for a fabulous couple of panels featuring some of the best crime writers around (and me!).
Tickets here: reptonfestival.littleboxoffice.com/browse

Today, 24 June at 6.00pm at Coleford Library, join Chris Lloyd in conversation with Alis Hawkins! #pickupapageturner #ncrm #nationalcrimereadingmonth #thecwa #thereadingagency

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On 24 June at 6.00pm at Coleford Library, join Chris Lloyd in conversation with Alis Hawkins! #pickupapageturner #ncrm #nationalcrimereadingmonth #thecwa #thereadingagency

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Very much looking forward to chatting to my friend and fellow historical crime writer @chrislloydauthor.bsky.social on Friday in Cowbridge 😃

This morning's walk.

On Saturday 5 July, superstar Guy Hale hosts the Repton Festival, with some amazing names: @robparkerauthor.bsky.social @tommeadauthor.bsky.social @wurdsmyth.bsky.social @kategriffin.bsky.social
Natalie Marlow (and me!). I'm on a panel at 11.30. Tickets: reptonfestival.littleboxoffice.com/browse

Second event is on Friday 27 June, when I'll be chatting with my Crime Cymru friend @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social at Cowbridge Library at 2.30pm, looking at historical crime fiction.
It's a free event; you just need to call the library on 01446 773941 to book.

A few more events coming up.
First is at Coleford Library on Tuesday 24 June at 6pm. I'll be in conversation with the brilliant @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social, discussing historical crime fiction as part of National Crime Reading Month.
Tickets: gloslibraries.uk/.../coleford....
@thecwa.bsky.social

The Waverley landing at Penarth pier this morning

It's National Crime Reading Month and I'm really looking forward to this event in Coleford Library 6pm on the 17th with the wonderful @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social. So in you are in the vicinity, why don't you join us? It would be lovely to see some friendly faces on my first foray out in months.

What an absolute joy discussing time, place and character in crime fiction with my friend and fellow writer @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social at the fabulous Lisvane Literary Festival. Huge thanks to Anne and all the team and to fellow Crime Cymru writer @ljshepherd.bsky.social for her post.

Thanks a lot, Laura! It was great fun. Lovely to see you there!

See you in Lisvane on Sunday!
Very much looking forward to taking part in the Lisvane Literary Festival, where @alishawkinsauthor.bsky.social and I will be discussing time and place in crime fiction.
Lisvane Community Library, 11.30am Sunday 8 June.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...

The UK government was just defeated in the House of Lords for a *fifth* time over AI training data transparency.

Please watch the electrifying end to Baroness Kidron's closing speech ahead of the vote. Creators have no greater champion.

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A gentle reminder that The Silent Killer e-book is currently available for a ridiculously cheap 99p here amazon.co.uk/Silent-Kille... Just in time to get it read before the sequel comes out on July 3rd. Feel free to repost this! @quercusbooks.bsky.social

The UK Treasury has screwed Wales again!

They've now classed a railway line running for Oxford to Cambridge as an "England and WALES" project.

This robs Wales over £300m+ whereas Scotland and NI get their cash.

It's a disgrace that this is still happening after the HS2 robbery.