Events Justin is an experienced and entertaining public speaker and gives talks to organisations such as History Groups, the U3A, Probus, the W.I. and Civic and Historical Associations, as well as libraries.

He has appeared at Literary Festivals including Bristol, Weston-super-Mare and Exeter and gives interviews on the BBC, as well as US and Australian radio stations.

Justin regularly attends book signings at high street stores, including T. G. Jones, Waterstones, and indie bookshops.

He actively promotes his books through blog tours in the UK, US, and India.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: A Reflective Talk about Mirrors in our World

Justin will give this talk from 2.15-3.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 7th October 2026. The talk is hosted by Highworth Afternoon W.I. and will take place in the Council Community Room, The Dormers, Highworth, Wilts. ...

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The Uncanny Story of the Spread of the Black Plague in the 14th Century

I'll be giving a talk at Porlock Community Library, Porlock, Somerset from 2-3.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 16th October. ...

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The Uncanny Story of the Spread of the Black Plague in the 14th Century

To promote my latest historical fiction novel, The Spirit of the Times, I'll be giving this talk about the spread of the Black Plague, which is the main plot line of the novel. ...

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The Uncanny Story of the Spread of the Black Plague in the 14th Century

To promote my latest historical fiction novel, The Spirit of the Times, I'll be giving this talk about the spread of the Black Plague, which is the main plot line of the novel. ...

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The Uncanny Story of the Spread of the Black Plague in the 14th Century

To promote my latest historical fiction novel, The Spirit of the Times, I'll be giving this talk about the spread of the Black Plague, which is the main plot line of the novel. ...

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The Trouble with Doubles: The Story of You and Your Doppleganger

In this illustrated talk, Somerset author and speaker, Dr Justin Newland, explores the doppelganger (meaning double walker) in art, folklore and literature. ...

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A Rose by any other name: Our Fascination with the Rose

From rosettes to rose gardens, from poems to romance, the rose is ubiquitous across all centuries and cultures. It’s as old as Ancient Egypt and as mysterious as Persia, and yet its aroma is still as intoxicating as ever. ...

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Book signing and Author Meet and Greet

I'll be participating in the Christmas author event at the Sovereign Centre. ...

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The Great Ming Code

The Ming Dynasty began China as we know it today. This talk explores that seeding time. ...

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A Thousand Faces: The Untold Story of the Face

We all have one, and we see them every day on others, but what is a face? They can reflect a thousand expressions, yet what do they tell us? And the only one we never see in the flesh is our own – how strange is that? From masks to faces in art, in this illustrated talk, speaker and novelist Dr Justin Newland explores the magic ...

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Bath Authors Library Event

This is the annual event for authors taking place at Bath Library. ...

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A Rose by any other Name: Our Fascination with the Rose

From rosettes to rose gardens, from poems to romance, the rose is ubiquitous across all centuries and cultures. It’s as old as Ancient Egypt and as mysterious as Persia, and yet its aroma is still as intoxicating as ever. In this talk, Somerset novelist Justin Newland celebrates and explores our continued fascination with the r ...

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The Uncanny Story of the Spread of the Black Plague in the 14th Century

Inspired by research for his latest historical fiction novel, The Spirit of the Times, local author Dr Justin Newland composed this talk exploring the origins of the Black Plague in Central Asia in the 1330s. Spread by fleas carried by rats, the pestilence travelled along the Silk Road, across deserts and seas, affecting peopl ...

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The Uncanny Story of the Spread of the Black Plague in the 14th Century

Inspired by research for his latest historical fiction novel, The Spirit of the Times, local author Dr Justin Newland composed this talk exploring the origins of the Black Plague in Central Asia in the 1330s. Spread by fleas carried by rats, the pestilence travelled along the Silk Road, across deserts and seas, affecting peopl ...

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The Limits of Empire: How Drake's Circumnavigation Changed History

At the start of Tudor times, England was a small, misty isle on the edge of continental Europe. But sparked by the vision of Dr John Dee’s book The Limits of Empire and inspired by Francis Drake’s extraordinary circumnavigation, England took her first tentative steps onto the world stage. In this talk, Somerset novelist and spea ...

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The Curious Case of Broken Noses on Ancient Egyptian Statues

Why are the noses broken on so many ancient Egyptian statues? Why deface a statue anyway? And why the nose? Why not the ears or the eyes? Not only were statues defaced, friezes were too. Nor did it only occur in the Old Kingdom; it was commonplace in the Middle and New Kingdom. In this illustrated talk, Somerset author and speak ...

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The Repulse of the Spanish Armada

It’s 1588. How did England’s fledgling navy repulse the greatest fleet on earth? Was Queen Bess right when she claimed He blew with His winds and they were scattered? Or was there an alternative explanation – an apex of coincidences that conjoined in England’s favour on that fateful Midnight of Eights, Somerset author Justin Ne ...

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A Rose by any other Name: Our Fascination with the Rose

From rosettes to rose gardens, from poems to romance, the rose is ubiquitous across all centuries and cultures. It’s as old as Ancient Egypt and as mysterious as Persia, and yet its aroma is still as intoxicating as ever. In this talk, Somerset novelist Justin Newland celebrates and explores our continued fascination with the r ...

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The Uncanny Story of the Spread of the Black Plague in the 14th Century

To promote my latest historical fiction novel, The Spirit of the Times, I'll be giving this talk about the spread of the Black Plague, which is the main plot line of the novel. ...

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Author Talk

The talk is entitled "The Trouble with Doubles: The Story of You and Your Doppelganger." ...

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Author Talk

Justin will give a talk to Cam and Dursley U3A ...

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Author Talk

1368, the Hongwu Emperor defeated the Mongols and founded the Ming Dynasty. To right the wrongs that led to the Mongol invasion, he sought to harmonise human society with the will of Heaven and conceived The Great Ming Code. From his dragon throne, he ordered the fortification of the Great Wall to prevent further Mongol incursio ...

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Author Talk

In this talk, Somerset novelist Dr Justin Newland celebrates and explores our continued fascination with the rose. ...

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Author Talk

Author Talk - The Limits of Empire. In this talk, Justin explores England's coming of age during the Elizabethan era. ...

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Author Talk

Justin will give a talk to Birnbeck Probus Club. ...

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Book Launch and Signing

The new book - the Spirit of the Times - is launching over the coming weeks. ...

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Book Signing

Justin will sign his historical fiction novels - come along for an author meet and greet. ...

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Author Talk: Taro Openings

This talk is entitled 'Taro openings - The Majesty and Wonder of the Taro Major Arcana.' ...

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North Somerset Authors Day

Justin will be participating in the first North Somerset Authors Day. ...

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Author Talk

Justin will give a talk entitled 'Whatever Happened to the Great Enlightenment?' at Backwell Probus on 27th May, 2026 ...

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Book Signing

Come along to another book signing and author meet and greet. ...

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Author Talk

In this talk, local speaker and novelist Dr Justin Newland traces the origin of the Black Plague in Central Asia in the 1330s. ...

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Book Signing

Book signing and author meet and greet. ...

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Book Signing

Come along for an author meet and greet. ...

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Book Signing

Justin will visit TG Jones Henley-on-Thames for another book signing ...

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Author Talk

The talk is entitled "The Hidden Story of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada." ...

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Book Signing

Justin will sign copies of his novels at TG Jones Swindon store on Saturday 18th April. ...

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Author Talk

The talk is entitled 'An Introduction to Hidden Art in Ancient Egypt.' ...

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Book Signing

I'll be signing copies of my six historical fiction novels at TG Jones Marlow. ...

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Author Talk

In this talk, Somerset novelist Dr. Justin Newland explores England’s coming of age during the Elizabethan era. ...

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Book Signing

To commemorate the Chinese Year of the Horse, Justin will sign copies of his Ming Dynasty novel, The Old Dragon's Head, at TG Jones, 87-89 St Mary Street, Weymouth DT4 8NY from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 4th April. ...

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Illustrated Talk

Justin will give his talk on 'Mirror Mirror, on the Wall: A Reflective Talk about Mirrors in Our World' ...

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Author Talk

Author Talk to Chepstow Probus Club. ...

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Author Talk

This talk is entitled "The Curious Case of Broken Noses on Ancient Egyptian Statues." ...

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Author Talk

Why are there so many broken noses on Ancient Egyptian statues? Why would anyone deface a statue anyway? And once they’d decided to do it, why the nose? Why not the ears or the eyes? It wasn’t only statues that were defaced, it was also friezes. Nor did it only occur in the Old Kingdom; it happened in the Middle and New Kingdoms ...

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Book Signing

At this special event, Somerset author Justin will sign copies of his six historical fiction novels at TG Jones, 25-26 High Street, Hereford, HR1 2AB from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 14th March. ...

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Author Talk

Justin is giving a talk to the Derby Women's Luncheon Club entitled Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - A reflective talk about mirrors in our world. This talk is at Pride Park, Derby from 13.40 - 14.30 on Tuesday, 10th March 2026. ...

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Book Signing

To commemorate the Chinese Year of the Horse, Justin will sign copies of his Ming Dynasty novel, The Old Dragon's Head, at TG Jones, 3-5 New Walk, Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch, Worcs. B97 4YP from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 7th March. ...

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Book Signing

To commemorate the Chinese Year of the Horse, Justin will sign copies of his Ming Dynasty novel, The Old Dragon's Head, at TG Jones, 39 Broad Street, Reading RG1 2AD from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 28th February. ...

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Authors and Small Publishers Fair

Justin is participating in the Bath Festival of Libraries' Authors and Small Publishers Fair on Saturday, 21st February, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's at Bath Central Library, 23 The Circus, Bath BA1 2EU. ...

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Author Talk

From rosettes to rose gardens, from poems to romance, the rose is ubiquitous across all centuries and cultures. It’s as old as Ancient Egypt and as mysterious as Persia, and yet its aroma is still as intoxicating as ever. ...

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Book Signing

To commemorate the Chinese Year of the Horse, Justin will sign copies of his Ming Dynasty novel, The Old Dragon's Head, at TG Jones, 26-28 Market Street, Wokingham RG40 1AN, from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 14th February. ...

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Author Talk

Author Talk to Clevedon Civic Society ...

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Author Talk

Justin will give an author talk to the Friends of Weymouth Library ...

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Author Talk

From rosettes to rose gardens, from poems to romance, the rose is ubiquitous across all centuries and cultures. It’s as old as Ancient Egypt and as mysterious as Persia, and yet its aroma is still as intoxicating as ever. ...

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Book Signing

Justin will sign copies of his six historical fiction novels at TG Jones Salisbury from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 20th December. ...

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Author Talk

Periods of history – such as the Age of Discovery or the Great Enlightenment – are often defined by a zeitgeist – a German word meaning the spirit of the times. But what is a zeitgeist? How do you identify one? Who are its best representatives? ...

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Book Signing

Justin will sign copies of his historical fiction novels at TG Jones Windsor, from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 13th December. ...

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Book Signing

Justin will sign copies of his historical fiction novels at TG Jones Cheltenham from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 6th December. ...

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Author Talk

The Great Ming Code - How the Law Book of the Ming Dynasty attempted to harmonise human society with the will of heaven @ Backwell Probus Society on 26.11.25 ...

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Book Signing

Book signing and author meet and greet ...

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Book Signing

Book signing and author meet and greet ...

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Book Signing

Book signing and author meet and greet ...

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Book signing

Book signing and author meet and greet ...

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Book Signing

Book signing and author meet and greet ...

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Author Talk

The Secret History of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada @ Minehead Library 22.10.25 ...

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Book Signing

Book signing and Author Meet and Greet ...

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Book Signing

Book signing and Author Meet and Greet ...

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Author Talk

Somerset novelist, Justin Newland, will give an illustrated talk entitled An Introduction to Hidden Art in Ancient Egypt at Porlock Community Library from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday 8th October. ...

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Book Signing

Book Signing & Author Meet & Greet. ...

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Author Talk

In Search of the Spirit of the Times @ Atherstone Library on 01.10.25 ...

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Author Talk

Justin will give a talk 'The Limits of Empire - How Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Changed History' to the Vale of Evesham Historical Society on 25.09.25 ...

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Author Talk

This author talk is at Yatton District Library on 18.09.25 ...

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Book Signing

Justin will sign his books at TG Jones, 4, Bridge Street, Evesham WR11 4RR from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 2nd August ...

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Book Signing

Justin launches his latest historical fiction novel, The Midnight of Eights, at TG Jones Stratford-Upon-Avon from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 24th May. ...

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Book Signing

Book signing at TG Jones Worcester from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 19th July ...

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Author Talk

The Hidden Story of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada @ Yeovil Library on 17.07.25 ...

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Book Signing

Justin launches his latest historical fiction novel, The Midnight of Eights, at TG Jones Winchester from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 12th July. ...

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Author Talk

An Introduction to Hidden Art in Ancient Egypt @ Plymouth and District Egypt Society (PADES) on 01.12.25 ...

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Book Signing

Justin launches his latest historical fiction novel, The Midnight of Eights, at TG Jones Droitwich from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 28th June. ...

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Author Talk

The Hidden Story of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada @ Somerton Local History Society on 26.06.25 ...

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Author Talk

The Hidden Story of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada @ The Hutton Friendship Society on 23.06.25 ...

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Book Signing

Justin launches his latest historical fiction novel, The Midnight of Eights, at TG Jones in Hereford from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 21st June. ...

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Book Signing

West Country writer, Dr. Justin Newland, will sign copies of his historical fiction novel, The Mark of the Salamander, at TG Jones in Windsor from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, 14th June. ...

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Author Talk

Justin will give an author talk entitled 'The Limits of Empire' @ Plymouth Central Library on 10.06.25 ...

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Book Launch and Author Meet and Greet

West Country writer, Dr. Justin Newland, will sign copies of his historical fiction novel, The Mark of the Salamander, at WH Smith 36, High Street, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP11 2AR from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 31st May. ...

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Book Signing

Justin launches his latest historical fiction novel, The Midnight of Eights, at WH Smith, 87 – 89 St Mary Street, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8NY from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 24th May. ...

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Author Talk

Justin will give an author talk entitled: The Limits of Empire @ Alcester & District Local History Society on 14.05.25 ...

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Book Launch and Author Meet and Greet

Book launch and author meet and greet at WH Smith Swindon on 26.04.25 ...

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Author Talk

Talk at Chard Library, Somerset on The Hidden Story of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada ...

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Book Launch and Author Meet and Greet

This book signing takes place on 12.04.25 and is hosted by WH Smith store in Henley-on-Thames. ...

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Book Launch and Author Meet and Greet

This book signing takes place on 19.04.25 and is hosted by WH Smith store in Cardiff, South Wales. ...

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Blog Tour

The Coffee Pot Blog Tour of Justin's latest adventure thriller, The Midnight of Eights, runs from 24th March to 6th April 2025. ...

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Author Talk

The Hidden Story of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada @ Weymouth Library on 05.04.25 ...

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Book Launch and Author Meet and Greet

This book signing takes place on 29.03.25 and is hosted by WH Smith store in Redditch, Worcs. ...

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Author Talk

The Hidden Story of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada @ Porlock Library on 26.03.25 ...

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Author Meet and Greet and Book Signing

This book signing is from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 15.03.25. It's hosted by the WH Smith store in Cheltenham, Glocs. ...

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Author Talk

The Hidden Story of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada @ Wells Library on 14.03.25 ...

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Author Meet and Greet and Book Signing

This book signing is from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 08.03.25. It's hosted by the WH Smith store in Reading, Berkshire. ...

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Author Meet and Greet and Book Signing

This book signing is from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 01.03.25. It's hosted by the WH Smith store in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. ...

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Author Talk

The Hidden Story of the Repulse of the Spanish Armada @ Sherbourne Library on 28.02.25 ...

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Author Meet and Greet and Book Signing

This book signing is from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m on Saturday 22.02.25. It's hosted by the WH Smith store in Salisbury, Wiltshire. ...

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Author Talk

The Limits of Empire - How Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation changed the course of history @ Babbacombe and St Marychurch Local History Society on 20.02.25 ...

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Author Meet and Greet and Book Signing

This book signing is from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m on Saturday 15.02.25. It's hosted by the WH Smith store in Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. ...

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Author Talk

The Great Ming Code - How the Law Book of the Ming Dynasty sought to harmonise human society with the will of Heaven @ Chipping Sodbury & Yate U3A on 12.02.25. ...

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Author Meet and Greet and Book Signing

This book signing is from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m on Saturday 08.02.25. It's hosted by the WH Smith store in Bracknell, Berkshire. ...

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Author Talk

Author Talk to Friends of Weymouth Library ...

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Blog Tour

From 21st - 31st January... The Mark of the Salamander is on a Blog Tour hosted by TLR Books in India. ...

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Blog Tour

The Midnight of Eights is touring with Zooloo's Book Tours from 13.01.25 to 24.01.25 ...

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Author Talk

From 7.30-9 p.m. on Tuesday February 13th, Justin will give a talk 'Why Ancient Egypt is known as the Mother and Father of All Things' ...

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Book Signing

Book signing & author meet and greet at WH Smith Hereford ...

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Author Interview on Australian Radio

Author Interview on Australia's Radio FM88 show "Dreaming the New Dream," broadcast live on 25.01.24. ...

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Author Talk

From 10.30-11.30 a.m. on Wednesday 28th August 28th, Justin will give a talk 'Why Ancient Egypt is known as the Mother and Father of All Things' ...

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Author Talk

As part of the Cookham Festival, Justin will give a talk 'The Limits of Empire' on Thursday 9th May. ...

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Book Launch and Signing

I'll be launching my latest historical fiction novel, The Mark of the Salamander, at W.H. Smith, 8, South Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1BL from 10.30 a.m.-3.30 p.m. on Saturday 11th May. ...

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Author Talk

As part of the Burnham Book Festival, I'll be giving two talks. The first is on Saturday 18th May, and is entitled 'History Repeats Itself.' ...

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Author Talk

This is the second of two talks at the Burnham Book Festival, and it's on Sunday 19th May and is 'How to Promote Your Book. ...

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Book Launch and Signing

I'm launching my latest historical fiction novel, The Mark of the Salamander, at W.H. Smith, 19 High Street, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1AU from 10.30 a.m.-3.30 p.m. on Saturday 25th May. ...

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Book Launch & Signing, Author Meet & Greet

Book launch, book signing, and author meet and greet at WH Smith Hungerford. ...

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Book Launch & Signing, Author Meet & Greet

Author Meet and Greet, Book Launch and Book Signing - all in one. - at WH Smith Bracknell. ...

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Book Launch & Signing, Author Meet & Greet

Book Launch & Signing, Author Meet & Greet at WH Smith Banbury ...

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Book Launch & Signing, Author Meet & Greet

Book Launch & Signing, Author Meet & Greet at WH Smith Reading ...

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Author Talk

From 7.45-9.15 p.m. on Saturday 2nd November, Justin will give a talk 'Why Ancient Egypt is known as the Mother and Father of All Things' ...

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Book Launch and Signing

I'll be launching my latest novel at W.H. Smith, 17, Victoria Square, Droitwich WR9 8DE from 10.30 a.m.-3.30 p.m. on Saturday 4th May. ...

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Author Talk

On Tuesday 16th April 2024, I'll be giving a talk entitled 'The Limits of Empire' at St Thomas Library, Exeter. ...

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Author Talk

From 7.30-8.30 p.m. on Friday 3rd May, Justin will give a talk 'The Limits of Empire'. ...

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Author Talk

I'll be giving a talk 'The Limits of Empire' at Taunton Library. ...

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