06 March, 2008
Foire du Livre de Bruxelles

...which means Brussels Book Fair, I believe. I will be doing a panel there at 9pm on the 6th, along with Antoine Chainas and some others that I haven't been informed of. Des Clopes et de la Binouse will be published by Série Noire/Gallimard the previous day. It'll be great, so I'll see you there if you can make it. If you come up to me afterwards and say the codeword "Marc Stevens", I'll buy you a bottle of Stella Artois.

30 March - 1 April, 2007
Quais du Polar

French noir festival in Lyon. Other foreign guests besides myself to include Daniel Woodrell, Mark Billingham, Robert Crais, Bill James, John Harvey and fellow Serpent's Tail guy Jonathan Trigell. I haven't spoken French in a long time, but I'm going to try.

July, 2006
Harrogate Crime Writing Festival

From the Harrogate website:

Unique voices
Fri 21 July, 3.30 - 4.30pm

Whether it’s John Connolly’s supernatural noir, Stella Duffy dealing with contemporary celebrity culture, Shane Maloney’s Australian political slapstick or Charlie Williams’ darkly comic market-town misery, this is a panel of unique voices talking about the ups and downs of being different, and how their work is marketed in an industry which all too often pigeonholes writers. Legal beagle and crime-fiction critic for The Times, Marcel Berlins chairs.

16-19 March, 2006
Left Coast Crime Convention

I'll be on a couple of panels. Click the link above for details.

Thursday, February 9th, 2006
Ottakars, Worcester

Launch event for KING OF THE ROAD. Reading, questions, dancing etc. Check the Ottakers website for details.

February 7, 2006
KING OF THE ROAD published in UK

Saturday, August 20, 2005
Green Man Festival

As last year, will be doing a reading (probably from FAGS AND LAGER) at this great folk festival at Baskerville Hall on the Welsh borders. Also appearing book-wise: John Williams, Rob Lewis... and music-wise: Will Oldham, Joanna Newson, etc.

Saturday, July 23, 2005
Port Eliot Lit Fest

I will be doing some sort of sketch with Robert Lewis. All under wraps just now, but it will probably involve a private eye, a nightclub doorman, and some fighting. (We're both cruiserweights so don't worry - it's a fair match up.) Don't miss this! (Also appearing at the fest are Michael Foot, Louis de Bernieres, Toby Litt, Geoff Dyer, Hari Kunzru, etc...)

CANCELLED. Sorry.

Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Guardian Hay Festival

I will be appearing on The Review Stage at 6pm, alongside James Hawes and Robert Lewis. James will be reading from SPEAK FOR ENGLAND, Rob from THE LAST LLANELLI TRAIN, and me from FAGS AND LAGER. Tickets are 5 quid!

For proof that I'm not making this all up about appearing at Hay, see here.

May 10, 2005
Radio interview on BBC Hereford & Worcester

Pick it up on the web here (I think).

May 10, 2005
FAGS AND LAGER launched in UK

Saturday, March 5, 2005
Bath Literature Festival

The website for the venue (Rondo Theatre, Bath) says this:

Wales and West Country Noir - Four of the Best

Sat 5th March at 8:30pm

James White Merc with Fins Hawes, Niall Griffiths (Sheepshagger, Grits), and Desmond Barry (A Bloody Good Friday, The Chivalry of Crime) are joined by new writer Charlie Williams (Deadfolk) to talk about drink, drugs, sex, riots, chainsaws and the state of the nation... and the new directions they're taking in their latest novels. Expect a riotous and hard-hitting evening.

In association with Ty Newydd

Tickets: £5, Concs£4

Thursday, October 21, 2004
Birmingham Book Festival

Joint event with Mark Billingham. Starts at 7:30pm.

Location: The Glee Club, Hurst Street, Birmingham. Festival details here.

September 15, 2004
Deadfolk Published in USA (by Serpent's Tail)

Saturday, August 21, 2004
The Green Man Festival

Another festival... but this one's a folk one. I'll be there, reading from DEADFOLK and trying to convince everyone that it's not about the music. It's at Baskerville Hall near Hay-on-Wye on the aforementioned date at 4pm, and John Williams will also be in attendance. Check out this website for details.

Wednesday-Friday, August 11-13, 2004
Guest Blogging

Sarah Weinman has graciously invited me to guest at her fabulous crime fiction-oriented blog, Confessions of an Idiosyncratic Mind. Do drop in. And look out for other guests there this month.

Sunday, August 1, 2004
The Big Chill Festival

I will be reading from DEADFOLK at the Big Chill Festival which takes place at Eastnor Deer Park in the Malvern Hills. I will be in the MediaMix tent - if I can find it - at 4:30pm on the Sunday. Check the festival website for ticket availability.

Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Ottakars, Worcester

I will be reading from DEADFOLK at Ottakers Bookshop in The Shambles, Worcester. Exact time yet to be announced, but probably something like 6pm. No European Championship footy on this day so no excuses.

Thursday, June 3, 2004 DEADFOLK Published What bigger event can there be than this one? I've waited a long time for this. If you feel so inclined (on June 3 or later) go to your local bookshop and buy a copy. Or get it through one of the links here. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Another related event will be posted here shortly.

Serpent's Tail June 3, 2004