Eve Makis News -
New Writers UK Book Fayre and Festival
Aspiring writer? Keen reader? Interested in the writing process? Come along to New Writers UK Book Fayre and Festival at County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham on Friday Oct 7th, 6pm - 10pm and Saturday Oct 8th, 10am -5pm. Meet authors, talk to publishers, listen to talks and book readings. I'll be giving a talk on Saturday from 11.15am - 12 noon. For further information visit www.newwritersuk.co.uk. Free parking and admission.
Bookcrossing Unconvention
Thanks to Bookcrossers UK for inviting me to speak at their Unconvention on Saturday and giving work in progress their seal of approval.
Alpha Club
Thank you to the Alpha Club of Mansfield for inviting me to speak, for their warm reception and a lovely cup of tea.
Global live literature event in Nottingham
On 19 May Word of Mouth will be bringing together writers in Nottingham with writers from around the world, beamed onto the walls of Antenna's cafe-restaurant (9a Beck Street).
On Skype, we will be hearing from Kelly Malone in New Zealand, Shonan Kothari in India, Michael Freerson in Holland, Eiríkur Norðdahl from Iceland, Nora Nadjarian from Cyprus, and Margot Douaihy from the USA.
In Nottingham, there'll be storytelling, poetry, and fiction, all responding to the idea of 'contact' - whether contact with the other side, mediated by internet technology, or Britain's greatest contact sport.
Local writers include Pete Davis, Mulletproof Poet, Sue Dymoke, Eve Makis, Robin Vaughan-Williams, Deborah Bailey, and Charlotte Thompson.
Doors open at 6pm, with the kitchen open until the start time of 7pm.
Word of Mouth is a quartlerly live literature event run by Nottingham Writers' Studio. For more info, visit our website (http://www.nottinghamwritersstudio.co.uk/projects/word-of-mouth/) or email admin@nottinghamwritersstudio.co.uk.
West Bridgford Library reading cafe
I'll be joining members of the reading cafe at West Bridgford library on April 12th between 2 - 3pm to talk about book related stuff. Join us if you're free.
Liz Broomfield - Bookring - request
Hi there, Do you run a book group or belong to one? Would you be willing to try reading an Iris Murdoch novel and fill in a short questionnaire for me? I'm conducting a research project on whether Iris Murdoch's novel "The Bell" is a good book group read, and I need as many groups as possible to read it! Please share and ask people to contact me via lyzzybee@googlemail.com - thank you! It doesn't matter where in the world you are. I am piloting the questionnaire at the moment and envisage starting working with book groups on this in the next few months (hopefully giving them time to slot the book into their schedule). All personal information will be anonymous and all group information anonymised. I am not part of anacademic institution (although I have an English lit degree) but the Iris Murdoch Society, of which I am a member, have expressed an interest in seeing the results of my study, and I may be able to ask to present about it at their next Conference, if all goes well.
Join us at Beeston library to oppose closures
This Saturday (5th), there is a national day of action in support of libraries. Locally in Sneinton, Stapleford, Beeston. The main event hereabouts is at Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston starting at 11.00 and finishing at 1.00. There will be a read-in and a read out. Bring your library card for mass borrowing (books can be returned to any City/County library) or join on the day.
If you don't know already, Nottinghamshire County Council has put £400,000 back into the book fund and £70,000 back into the staffing costs of 22 of the smaller libraries, following earlier protests. This moves the situation from catastrophic to bad, as it is still a cut of 50% in the book fund and 50% in opening hours for those libraries but secures the jobs of a number of part-time, low paid women workers and keeps those libraries and the book stock diminished but viable. Some other local authorities are closing libraries and this event is also in support of those library workers and users.
I hope to see you on Saturday.
Madame Figaro - Women of the Year Awards 2010
I've been nominated for an award in Cyprus. If you have the time and the inclination please cast your vote by following the link below. My name is in the third box down on the left in the creative catagory. Thank you and Merry Christmas.
http://figaro-awards.diasmedia.com/votes...
Madame Figaro Women of the Year Awards 2010
figaro-awards.diasmedia.com
Gotham WI
Thanks to the ladies of Gotham WI for their warm welcome and inviting me to talk about my work
Storyfest Nottingham - Southwell Library
As part of Storyfest Nottingham I've been asked to read and talk at Southwell Library on March 12 at 7.30pm. Storyfest, throughout March, includes live story telling nights, author events and workshops. To find out what's on go to www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/storyfest
Launch of Storyfest 2010
Come along to the launch of Storyfest 2010 at West Bridgford library on March 1st, 6-7.30pm. I'll be there, mingling. Meet writers and story tellers involved in the events taking place throughout Nottinghamshire over the coming months.
Gotham Book Club
A big thank you to Gotham book club for their warm reception last night. It was a pleasure to meet you all.
Reader's Day at Retford Library
Retford library's second annual Reader's Day, which brings together readers, authors and library experts, takes place this Saturday, 24th of October. I've been invited along to chair an informal discussion about top books and to talk about my work. Hope to see you there. View the Reader's Day programme of events on www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/retfordreadersday.pdf.
Radio Nottingham - Book of the month
Thank you Sheelagh 'the book doctor' from Nottinghamshire Country Libraries services for naming Land of the Golden Apple her book of the month on radio Nottingham last week.
Bingham Reading Cafe
'Come along to Bingham library on Friday March 27 at 10.30am to talk about anything book related. A reading cafe is held at the library on the last Friday of every month and I'll be there this week to join in and read a passage from a book in progress. See you there.'
The 3rd UK Cypriot Film Festival - Pheonix cinema, East Finchley
Come and hear an extract from my third book on Sunday March 6th at 3pm at the 3rd Cypriot Film Festival. The event runs for three days from Friday March 6th and showcases a variety of short films, book readings and workshops. For further information go to www.cypriotfilmfestival.com or call 0208 4446789.
Farnsfield Library
'Many thanks to all those who came along to Farnsfield Library last night to hear my talk. You made me feel very welcome.'
Book competition
Signed copies have now been sent to five randomly selected correct entries. Thanks to all those who entered.
Farnsfield Library
Eve will be talking about her work and reading extracts from a book in progress at Farnsfield Library, New Hill, Farnsfield, Newark, NG22 8JN on Monday February 23rd at 7.30pm. Tel 01623 883917. See you there.
Radio interview
Tune in to LGR on Saturday January 31st at 2.30pm to hear Eve being interviewed. Listen on 103.3 FM or go to www.lgr.co.uk.
Sutton Bonnington Library
Catch Eve's talk at Sutton Bonnington Library on Thursday October 23rd at 6pm. For further information call the library on 01509 674472
Nottinghamshire Reading Champion
Eve has been appointed a Reading Champion by Nottinghamshire Library Services as part of National Year of Reading 2008 and will be talking at a number of libraries in the county.
Library talk dates
Edwinstowe Library, Wednesday September 24th, 7.30pm
Tuxford Library, Monday October 6th, 7.00pm
Sutton Bonnington Library, Thursday October 23rd, 6.00pm
Lowdham Book Festival
As part of Lowdham Book Festival Eve will be talking about her new book Land of the Golden Apple and the creative influence of her cultural heritage. The talk will be held in the festival marquee (behind the village hall) on Saturday 28th June, 11.00am-11.40am. No ticket required.
Eastwood Arts Festival 2008
Author visit with Eve at Eastwood library on Tuesday July 15th, 7.00 - 9.00pm, as part of Eastwood Arts Festival. For more information or to book your ticket call 01773 712209.
Book signing in Stratford Upon Avon
As part of the Stratford Upon Avon Book Festival Eve will be signing copies of her new book Land of the Golden Apple. Come along for a chat and a glass of wine from 6pm onwards at The Big Fish, 25 Sheep Street, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 9JH
CARLTON-IN-LINDRICK LIBRARY TALK
Calton-in-Lindrick library near Worksop will be hosting a talk by Eve Makis on Wednesday April 30th at 2.30pm.
LIBRARY TALK - CARLTON
Catch Eve's talk at Carlton's refurbished Library in Nottingham on Tuesday April 29. Start time 10.30am
BBC Radio Nottingham
Eve was a guest on the John Holmes show, BBC Radio Nottingham, and talked about her new book Land of the Golden Apple. A link to the audio interview will be added to the site shortly.
Talk at Southwell Library
Eve will be talking about The Mother-in-Law at Southwell Library, The Bramley Centre, King Street, Nottinghamshire, NG25 OEH, on Wednesday May 2nd between 2pm-3pm. For further information call the library on 01636 812148.
Thank you Birmingham Bookcrossers
Thank you to all the Birmingham Bookcrossers who attended Eve's talk on November 25 at Hudson's Coffee House. Special thanks to Liz Broomfield for organising the event.
Work in the pipeline
Eve is currently working on her third book to be published by Transworld some time next year. The novel is set on a Mediterranean island - no prizes for guessing which one! A young boy comes of age in a close-knit village where life is not as simple as it seems, where a wife dreams of killing her abusive husband and a sexual predator preys on vulnerable children.
Translations
Eat, Drink and Be Married is now published in Greek, Dutch, Spanish and German. Click on book cover to access links to foreign publishers.
