2025
FOSTER’S LITTLE BOOK SHOP, 1st Feb 2025.
Samantha Lee Howe will be signing her latest novel THE SOUL THIEF written as S L Howe at this popular book store.
Time: 11-3pm
Address: Foster’s Little Book Shop, The Victorian Arcade, 48 The Arcade, Barnsley S70 2QN
Date: Saturday 1 February 2025
For more information: FOSTER’S
CRIME AND PUBLISHMENT, Lockerbie, 21-23 February 2025
Samantha Lee Howe joins a line-up of professional writers and will be delivering workshops to creative writers at this beautiful venue near Gretna Green.
- What Lies Beneath – Professor James Grieve: Professor Grieve will share the knowledge he’s garnered during a lengthy career as a leading pathologist. He’s advised many crime authors on the more gruesome aspects of their novels and it’s a great chance to learn from him.
- From Page to Screen – Samantha Lee Howe: Award-winning screenwriter and author, Samantha Lee Howe will highlight the differences between writing novels and screenplays while also sharing her expertise.
- Back in the Day – Douglas Skelton: Top historical author Douglas Skelton will share tips and trick on writing novels set in the past and how he gets those all-important historical details right.
- Synopsising Your Novel and Perfecting Your Pitch – David Headley: Literary agent and founder of DHH Literary Agency plus owner of Goldsboro Books, David Headley will guide attendees on how to craft a compelling synopsis and make a perfect pitch.
- Managing and Protecting your Author Mindset – Michael J Malone: Crime and Publishment favourite, Michael J Malone will share tips on dealing with negative reviews, imposter syndrome and other challenges that stop writers from writing.
- Getting your Manuscript Submission Ready – Graham Smith: With over 20 books published, Graham Smith has lots of experience of edits and he’ll share his experience so you know what to look for when preparing your manuscript for submission.
Date: 21-23 February 2025
Address: The Mill Forge Hotel, Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Lockerbie DG11 3BQ
Time: All weekend!
For more Information or to book: CRIME AND PUBLISHMENT
SFW, Great Yarmouth, 20-23 March 2025
Join Samantha Lee Howe, David J Howe and many other author and Media guests at SFW for panels, talks, interviews and great entertainment!!
More Details here : SFW
Date: 20-23 March 2025
Address: Vauxhall Holiday Park, Acle New Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 1TB
Time: All weekend!
Crimefest, Bristol, 15-18 May 2025
Join Samantha Lee Howe, David J Howe and many other authors for panel, interviews and book launches as this much loved event’s final outing!
Address: Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EL
Date: 15-18 May 2025
Time: All Weekend
SYKEHOUSE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, 28 June 2025
Samantha Lee Howe and David J Howe present Sykehouse FilmFest for it’s second year running, This IMDB approved festival takes place in South Yorkshire at the picturesque location Owston Hall Hotel.
Join then for a day of screenings for this year’s chosen films and for the star-studded gala dinner. With Improv comedy brought to you by Tony Slattery and vocals by our in house singer songwriter, Linzi Gold, with a magnificent 3-course dinner, arrivals drink followed by the awards.
Address: Owston Hall Hotel, Owston Lane, Doncaster, DN5 0LP
Date: 28th June 2025
Times: Screenings 10am-5pm
Gala: Red Carpet 6.30pm, Dinner from 7pm, Coaches 12pm
SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITER’S CONFERENCE, North Wales, 24-25 October 2025
The team behind Sykehouse FilmFest present the first ever Writer’s and Filmmaker’s Conference in North Wales.
Join them for filmfest screenings, panels, writing workshops, filmmaker round tables, and interviews. With Special author guests Paul Finch, David Penny, Jackie Kabler and actress and producer Terri Dwyer who will be open to elevator pitches throughout the weekend. We’ll be also having our star-studded gala awards dinner with a 3 course dinner and welcome drink.
All in support of St Kentigern’s Hospice and Pink Ribbon Foundation.
Address: Oriel Hotel, Upper Denbigh Road, St. Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0LW
Date: 24-25 October 2025
Time 1pm (24 October) 10am-midnight (25 October)
WORLD FANTASY CONVENTION, 30 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
Samantha Lee Howe with her husband, author, Publisher and historian, David J Howe, they will be launching Paul Finch’s Terror Tales of Chaos at the convention as well as taking part in programming during the weekend of panels, talks and interviews.
Address: Double Tree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, Kings Rd, Brighton, BN1 2FU
Date: 30 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
Time: All Weekend.