2021 Appearances and events

Belinda and I are blessedly in New Zealand for the next months, or until there is a compelling reason to return to the UK. There are real live literary festivals and events here! I will be appearing as follows: 8th of July PUBLICATION DAY Guarded by Dragons. 17th of...
In Praise Of Philip Roth (1933 -2018)

In Praise Of Philip Roth (1933 -2018)

Philip Roth was unable to travel to London to celebrate winning the Man Booker Prize in 2011, so a few months later we went to him. A dinner in his honour was held at MOMA, in New York. Knowing I would be sitting next to him, I took some preliminary advice from my...