The Murder Wall is officially launched ...
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:36AM 
Hooray! On the evening of Thursday 26th April 2012, The Murder Wall was officially launched in the beautiful Queens Hall Library at Hexham Book Festival. The event was a sell-out and was sponsored by New Writing North whose Chief Executive, Claire Malcolm, chaired the evening.
Readings were given by local actress, Phillippa Wilson. 
It was the first time I'd heard my work read out in public and I was knocked out by the way she carried it off.
There were many questions from the floor afterwards as well as a long signing queue of family, friends, fellow writers and local people just enjoying the festival atmosphere.
I'd like to thank everyone involved, especially Festival Director, Susie Troupe, New Writing North's Marketing and Communications Manager, Olivia Chapman, and her sound technician. A big round of applause also for official photographer, Simon Veit-Wilson, who has kindly given permission to use his photographs here.
I'd also like to thank festival 'background' staff I never got to meet, also Helen and Stan from Forum Books, Corbridge for supplying the books and staffing the bookstall.
Last, but not least, a big thank you to my dream team: Pan Macmillan editor, Wayne Brookes, and agent, Oli Munson. Their trip to Northumberland made my night so very special.
Reader Comments (7)
It looks like you had a great night, Mari - lovely pics too!
I had the best time. My camera broke and I was devastated when I realised that none of my personal pics had come out. Thankfully New Writing North had an official photographer who saved the day. Glad you like his photos.
Looks amazing! So special!!!
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It was. You'll know what it's like soon! Only twenty days until The Cornish House publication day! It'll fly over ... xx
Congratulations Mari, on such a successful event. Augurs well, doesn't it!
Looking forward to saying hello at Crimefest.
Thanks Sally. Yes, it was a brilliant night and a full house too! The Murder Wall has been very well received up here. :-) I'll look out for you at Crimefest... x
Great book :-) I can hardly wait til your next one! Todl Bob to let me know as soon as it's available!
Best regards from Norway!