Authors & Events
INK & APRONS | Q&A with ‘The Test Kitchen’ author, Chef Luke Dale-Roberts
04 December 2023
Luke Dale-Roberts, a seasoned chef with 36 years of culinary expertise unveils his captivating cookbook, that chronicles the evolution of his creations at his restaurant, The Test Kitchen, over a decade. Embracing a natural philosophy, he eschews synthetic products, prioritising flavour as the essence of his dishes. Influenced by luminaries like...
Novel Beginnings
22 November 2023
This year has seen the most spectacular debut adult fiction yet! In this diverse collection of first works of literature, the authors share the unique inspiration behind their novels. From Katy Hays, who contemplates fate and discovery at the Met Cloisters, and Fran Littlewood exploring the challenges of midlife to Costanza Casati's portrayal...
The Art of Adaptation: I Am Pilgrim's Journey to the Silver Screen
21 November 2023
I Am Pilgrim author, Terry Hayes, discusses the challenges of adapting his successful novel into a film. Despite a film deal with MGM, the project has yet to materialise, with the author attributing delays to the complex nature of Hollywood. He reflects on the evolving landscape of streaming and the difficulty of capturing and maintaining audience...
Q&A with Arthur C. Brooks, Author of Build the Life You Want
09 October 2023
In Build the Life You Want Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness, no matter how challenging your circumstances. Combining their decades of experience studying happiness from every angle, they show you how to improve your life right now - instead of waiting for the outside world to...
Q&A with Lauren Beukes on her novel, Bridge
05 October 2023
Bursting with humour, action and reality-bending experiences, Bridge is Lauren Beukes at her finest. She chats here about the rise of AI, parallel universes and a few of her favourite works in speculative fiction.
Where do you get your ideas?
I’m a magpie, I pick up shiny things from all over and then figure out how they...