Upcoming Events
Come join Elle in conversation with a host of notable authors and historians over the next few months.
Thursday 20th February, 7:30pm
Brixton House, London
Journey back through time with authors, Varaidzo, Pepsi DeMacque-Crockett and Elle Machray as they explore the rich and complex narratives of Black Historical Fiction. Chaired by award-winning cultural historian, and founder of the Free Books Campaign, Sofia Akel, this thought-provoking conversation promises to be an illuminating dive into the imagination and dedication to crafting often untold stories.
Tuesday 11th March, 7pm
Simply Books, Stockport
Join Elle for a magical evening with Mancunian author, Emma Hinds. Elle will be talking to Emma about her brand-new book, The Quick and the Dead after her debut novel, The Knowing was named a Sunday Times Historical Book Of The Month.
Join us for an evening of questions, conversation and why Elizabethan London has a lot to answer for.
Saturday 15th March, 6:30pm
Waterstones, Nottingham
I'm excited to chat with Hannah Kaner at Waterstones Nottingham in celebration of her new book, the sublime conclusion to The Fallen Gods trilogy, Faithbreaker.
Thursday 24th April, 7:00pm
Writers & Artists, Online
Elle will offer their advice on balancing historical fact and fiction, and finding the line between your research and your story. They'll also share top tips for discovering new ways into familiar settings, and writing characters who are underrepresented in the history children are taught at school and the historical fiction canon. Through key takeaways and short writing exercises, Elle will encourage you to push the boundaries of historical fiction and write rebelliously, within it and against it.
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