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In February, I shall be marking two very important occasions at Highgate Cemetery, both talks are to raise funds for the cemetery’s upkeep, so please …

custom writingp>On Sunday 22 January, the British Library in London will be revisiting the historic idea of Penny Readings, where you really can buy tickets …

I really enjoyed taking part in the BBC programme Mrs Dickens’ Family Christmas, not least because Sue Perkins is even funnier in real life than …

11 February 2012 will be the 150th anniversary of Lizzie Siddal’s death. I am talking to Highgate Cemetery about marking the occasion and will update …

November and December are going to be very busy months for book events, both in the UK and overseas. You can find out more on …

write my essay online p>A lovely piece about my book appeared in The Sunday Times’ Culture section. Richard Brooks wrote: “[it] contains fascinating documents and …

My visit to the Morley Literature Festival?é marked the beginning of the publicity for Charles Dickens, published by Andre Deutsch. I have a number of …

p>In August, John Ruskin’s home in Brantwood opened an exhibition of works by artist Hayley Lock, accompanied by text written by me. Hayley and I …

I’m “Twitter-friends” with Leeds Book Club and was asked to give an author interview about the book they had most recently read, my?é Lizzie Siddal, …