Diary category: Author events
Dartmouth Book Festival on September 19, 2026
From the 18th to the 2oth of September, the Flavel will once again play host to the Dartmouth Book Festival. Patrick will be talking about Love Lane on the Saturday, probably in the morning. Full details will be posted anon, on The Flavel’s website.
Tolmen Centre, Constantine on October 9, 2026
Patrick will be returning to the Tolmen Centre so that Love Lane can be the focus of its monthly book talk in October. Full details will be posted on the centre’s website nearer the time but the talk will start at 6.30.
Cuckfield Book Festival on October 2, 2026
Patrick is delighted to be making his first visit to the Cuckfield Book Festival, having heard great things for his friends who have taken part. Full details will be published nearer the time on the festival’s website.
Jersey Festival of Words on September 24, 2026
Patrick’s thrilled to be making his first trip to the Jersey Festival of Words. Born on an island, islands have always held a special charm for him. Full details will be posted nearer the time on the festival’s website.
Felixstowe Book Festival on June 27, 2026
Patrick’s delighted to be returning to this lively festival on the Kentish coast. Full details will be posted nearer the time on the festival’s website. His talk will be at 4pm.
Penzance LitFest on July 7, 2026
Patrick will be talking about Love Lane at his delightful local festival, of which he is patron. More details to follow but the talk will be in the Acorn.
Quay Words at Exeter Custom House on May 6, 2026
As a patron of Literature Works, Patrick is delighted to be returning to the beautiful old Custom House on Exeter’s Quay to talk about Love Lane as one of the charity’s Quay Words series. Save the date! Full details will be posted on the Quay Words web …
The Du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival on May 6, 2026
Patrick will be talking about Love Lane. Event at 11am. Venue and ticketing will follow on the festival website nearer the time.
Guernsey Literary Festival on May 2, 2026
Patrick’s delighted to be returning to the Guernsey Literary Festival. At noon he’ll be talking about Love Lane at the St Pierre Park Hotel. At 3pm he’ll be chairing an event with Daisy Fancourt at the Guille Alles Library. Full details and ticketing a …
Falmouth Library on April 29, 2026
As part of a day of celebrations of Falmouth Library’s 130th birthday, Patrick will be talking about Love Lane. 6.30pm. The event will be free of charge but space is limited so please be sure to contact the library to secure your place. You can either …









