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Three Sussex Authors visit the launch of Arts & Crafts Room at Augusta Court, Chichester, 10th May

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On Thursday 10th May at 11am, Isabel, Gaby and Jane are delighted to be attending the launch of the new Arts and Crafts Room at Augusta Court, Winterbourne Road in Chichester, where they will talk about their writing and sign copies of their books.

Customers at Augusta Court will now have even wider access to a range of activities that help to stimulate social, physical, visual,  auditory and mental capabilities.

The event is open to everyone, so please come along and support this wonderful initiative and enjoy a bit of booky chat at the same time!  Books will be available at the special event price of £5.00.

To find out more call Sue or Steve on 01243 532483.

Meet the Author Book Night, Chichester, 14th October 2011 – Everyone welcome!

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This summer, Chichester-based authors Isabel Ashdown, Gabrielle Kimm and Jane Rusbridge are joining forces in the run up to an exciting literary event to be hosted by Chichester High School for Girls.

Kate Angus, Library Manager said, “The school is delighted to host the event.  It is the first of its kind and it will be great to meet local authors and discuss their captivating fiction.”

The event, to be held at the school on 14th October, promises an evening of readings and conversation with the three award-winning authors, all of whom have strong connections with the local school.

“It’s wonderful to be invited into a school with such close personal connections,” says Isabel, a former pupil whose latest book is partly inspired by her schooldays at CHSG in the 1980s.

The featured books are The Devil’s Music by Jane Rusbridge, His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm and Hurry Up and Wait by Isabel Ashdown.

Part of Jane’s novel is set in a seaside railway-carriage house, like those in Wittering. “We hope a few people will read the books prior to the event,” she says, “and come loaded with questions to ask the authors.”

Gabrielle’s book opens in the baking heat of a 16th century Tuscan summer.  A former teacher at CHSG, she says, “All three of us have had daughters at the school and we’re delighted to be helping the school raise funds through ticket sales.”

It’s a public event, and tickets cost £5 each, which includes a free glass of wine.  To book: contact Kate Angus or Susan Mulkern at CHSG on tel: 01243 78701401243 787014 ext 2606 or email: kangus@wsgfl.org.uk or ask at Chichester Public Library.

For full details of the evening, the books and the authors, just click on the image above.

To Buy the Books:

Our friends at Waterstone’s Chichester will be there on the night selling books or you can buy them ahead of the event at a number of online sites, including:

The Devil’s Music by Jane Rusbridge: £4.95 from Bloomsbury or £6.82 from Amazon or £7.99 from Waterstone’s or £5.10 Kindle Edition

His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm: £4.48 from Book Depository or £4.49 from Amazon or £6.59 from Waterstone’s or £3.99 Kindle Edition

Hurry Up and Wait by Isabel Ashdown: £5.86 from Book Depository or £5.87 from Amazon or £8.99 from Waterstone’s or £5.57 Kindle Edition

Also, please check out the new ‘Local Heroes’ book bay instore at Waterstone’s, Chichester – supporting and encouraging readers and writers in our city.

The Autumn Programme of Events from Chichester Book Club

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This Autumn/Winter Isabel Ashdown, Gabrielle Kimm and Jane Rusbridge will be taking part in a variety of literary events across the South East and beyond.  We’re always updating the events list, so do check in now and then to see the latest.  And if you have any event ideas you think we’d like to hear about, please leave a comment at the bottom of the page.  We look forward to meeting some of you over the next few months.


Autumn 2011

Friday 9th September, Book Group discussion of Glasshopper, Chichester (closed group) (IA)

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Monday 12th September, Book Group discussion of Glasshopper, East Wittering (closed group) (IA)

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Sunday 18th September, Reading With Authors on the Savidge Reads Website, time tbc (IA)

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Thursday 22nd September, Book Group Q&A, Waterstone’s, Chichester, 7pm (Glasshopper) (IA)

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11th – 13th September, Hampstead and Highgate Litfest 2011, London Jewish Cultural Centre (JR)

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Monday 26th September, Book Chat & Signing, University of Chichester, Cloisters Chamber, 5.15-6.30pm (IA)

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Tuesday 4th October, Guest Talk on The Devil’s Music at Inspire Leisure, The Windmill studio, The Green, Windmill Road, Littlehampton, Sussex BN17 5LH, 6.00pm (JR) – Free entry

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Monday 9th October, Ilkley Literary Festival, (IA with Marika Cobbold) 8pm

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Friday 14th October, Meet the Author, Chichester High School for Girls, 6-8pm (IA, GK + JR)

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Wednesday 19th October, Guildford Book Festival (IA with Marika Cobbold), details to follow

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Wednesday 26th October, Book Chat & Discussion of The Devil’s Music, Funtington Literary Society (closed group) (JR)

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3rd November, Meet the Author Tea, the Beach House, West Wittering, details to follow (IA, GK + JR)

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Tuesday 15th November, Interview on Portsmouth Live TV, 5pm (GK)

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Friday 18th November, Launch Party for The Courtesan’s Lover, Waterstone’s Chichester, 6-8pm (GK)

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Saturday 26th November, Book Signing, Waterstone’s Chichester, 11am-2pm (GK)

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Saturday 3rd December, Book Signing, Waterstone’s, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, 11am-2pm (GK)

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25th January 2012, Book Chat and Signing, University of Chichester, 5.15-6.30pm (GK)

Meet the Author Book Night, Chichester, 14th October 2011

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This summer, Chichester-based authors Isabel Ashdown, Gabrielle Kimm and Jane Rusbridge are joining forces in the run up to an exciting literary event to be hosted by Chichester High School for Girls.

Kate Angus, Library Manager said, “The school is delighted to host the event.  It is the first of its kind and it will be great to meet local authors and discuss their captivating fiction.”

The event, to be held at the school on 14th October, promises an evening of readings and conversation with the three award-winning authors, all of whom have strong connections with the local school.

“It’s wonderful to be invited into a school with such close personal connections,” says Isabel, a former pupil whose latest book is partly inspired by her schooldays at CHSG in the 1980s.

The featured books are The Devil’s Music by Jane Rusbridge, His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm and Hurry Up and Wait by Isabel Ashdown.

Part of Jane’s novel is set in a seaside railway-carriage house, like those in Wittering. “We hope people will read the books prior to the event,” she says, “and come loaded with questions to ask the authors.”

Gabrielle’s book opens in the baking heat of a 16th century Tuscan summer.  A former teacher at CHSG, she says, “All three of us have had daughters at the school and we’re delighted to be helping the school raise funds through ticket sales.”

It’s a public event, and tickets cost £5 each, which includes a free glass of wine.  To book: contact Kate Angus or Susan Mulkern at CHSG on tel: 01243 78701401243 787014 ext 2606 or email: kangus@wsgfl.org.uk or ask at Chichester Public Library.

For full details of the evening, the books and the authors, just click on the image above.

To Buy the Books:

Our friends at Waterstone’s Chichester will be there on the night selling books or you can buy them ahead of the event at a number of online sites, including:

The Devil’s Music by Jane Rusbridge: £4.95 from Bloomsbury or £6.82 from Amazon or £7.99 from Waterstone’s or £5.10 Kindle Edition

His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm: £4.48 from Book Depository or £4.49 from Amazon or £6.59 from Waterstone’s or £3.99 Kindle Edition

Hurry Up and Wait by Isabel Ashdown: £5.86 from Book Depository or £5.87 from Amazon or £8.99 from Waterstone’s or £1.49 Kindle Edition

Also, please check out the new ‘Local Authors’ book bay instore at Waterstone’s, Chichester – supporting and encouraging readers and writers in our city.