8th May 2026: UK launch of Hunger and Thirst at the Arc, Winchester, 6.30pm. Come and celebrate the launch with a glass of wine, cake and competition to win books and other treats. I’ll be interviewed by Rebecca Fletcher. Find out more and book.

11th May 2026: Blackwells, Oxford. I’ll be interviewed by author, Lucy Atkins about Hunger and Thirst. 5pm. Find out more and book.

12th May 2026: Online event in conjunction with the Bridport Prize, with my literary agent, Jane Finigan. Find out more and book.

13th May 2026: Bard Books, London. Hosted by Blue Pencil Agency. This two-hour event aimed at writers will cover my writing career and tips and tricks in the first hour. In the second hour I will be giving live feedback on opening lines that the audience send in, in advance. Find out more and book.

14th May 2026: Waterstones, Islington, London. I’ll be in conversation with Imogen Crimp whose novel Give Me Everything You’ve Got is also published in May. 6.30pm. Find out more and book.

20th May 2026: Online event hosted by Blue Pencil Agency. This two-hour event aimed at writers will cover my writing career and tips and tricks in the first hour. In the second hour I will be giving live feedback on opening lines that the audience send in, in advance. Find out more and book.

21st May 2026: Waterstones, Romsey, Hampshire. 7pm In conversation, Q&A and book signing. Find out more and book.

25th May 2026: Toppings, Edinburgh. 7pm. Talking all things Hunger and Thirst. Find out more and book.

26th May 2026: Kemps Books, Malton. 7.30pm. In conversation, Q&A and book signing. Find out more and book.

27th May 2026: The Bound, Whitley Bay, 7pm. In conversation, Q&A and book signing. Find out more and book.

29th May 2026: Hay Festival. I’ll be speaking with Alex Clark about Hunger and Thirst. 1pm Find out more and book.

2nd June 2026: Book, Leighton Buzzard, 7.30pm. In conversation, Q&A and book signing. Find out more and book.

3rd June 2026: Harris & Harris, Clare, Suffolk. To find out more and to book, contact the bookshop: 01787 277267 or email kate@harrisharris.co.uk

4th June 2026: U.S. online launch for Hunger and Thirst. Join me and author, Melissa Faliveno chatting about Hunger and Thirst at 6pm EDT. This is a free event on Zoom hosted by The Writer’s Centre. Register now.

17th June 2026: Book Haus, Bristol. 6pm. In conversation, Q&A and book signing. And live music from Henry Ayling. Find out more and book.

6th July 2026: Goldfinch Books, Alton. 8pm. I’ll be a special guest on a live recording of The Failing Writers Podcast, which will be part of the Alton Arts Festival. Find out more and book.

9th July 2026: Newbury Library. More details to come.

25th July 2026: The Little Green Bookshop, Herne Bay. 6pm. Find out more and book.

26th September 2026: Market Harborough Literary Festival. More details to come.

29th September 2026: Writers in Conversation in conjunction with Turner-Sims, Southampton. My musician son, Henry Ayling will be playing live and I’ll be talking about Hunger and Thirst and my other novels. 7.30pm. Find out more and book.

3rd October 2026: Romsey Literary Day. 9.30am – 4.30pm. I’ll be part of this day-long event where visitors will hear from five different authors. Find out more and book.

If you’d like to book me for an event after the publication of Hunger and Thirst in 2026 please get in touch with the following people: 

Jane Gentle, my UK publicist at Penguin: jgentle@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk or Becky Kraemer my US publicist at Tin House / Zando: bkraemer@zandoprojects.com, or get in touch with me directly.