Keep checking back here for updates on all on- and offline events, including book signings, giveaways, appearances, speaking engagements, workshops, webinars and conferences.
If you would like me to speak at your next event, please contact me using the form here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The London Book Fair 2015
14-16th April 2015, 9am-6.30pm
Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX
Marisha will be attending The London Book Fair for three days this April. She will be investigating opportunities for the sale of translation, audiobook and film rights to both Finding Arun and Last Piece of Me, as well as exploring options for agent representation in local and foreign markets. Marisha is particularly keen to connect with other independent authors, agents, rights buyers, publishers and self-publishing service providers during the fair.
Book Signing @ Indie Author Fair 2015 @ Foyles
Friday 17th April 2015, 4.30–7.30pm
The Auditorium at Foyles, Level 6, 107 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DT
Admission: Free
As part of the Indie Author Fringe Festival in association with London Book and Screen Week, meet your favourite writers at a pop-up bookshop showcasing the ground-breaking, genre-crossing, experimental, enticing, exciting and beautifully presented world of indie publishing. Along with her fellow indie authors, Marisha will be meeting readers, selling and signing copies of both Finding Arun and Last Piece of Me.
Escape the Rat Race – Talk @ Creatives Hub Live!
Wednesday 29th April 2015, 6.45–9.00pm
Davy’s at Woolgate, 25 Basinghall Street, St Pauls, London EC2V 5HA
Marisha is the guest speaker at April’s Creatives Hub Live! event, a monthly gathering of creatives focused on networking, inspiring action, and encouraging the progression of creative projects. Marisha will be talking about her escape from the rat race and how to overcome barriers to the completion of creative projects.
PAST EVENTS
Radio Interview on BBC London 94.9 FM
Sunday 15th March 2015, 7.00pm
BBC London 94.9 FM, DAB or listen online
This Mother’s Day, Marisha will be appearing as a guest on Sunny and Shay’s Sunday evening show to talk about her ongoing self-publishing escapades, motherly love and her new book, Last Piece of Me.
Indie Author Fair @ Chorleywood Literary Festival
Sunday 16th November 2014, 2-5pm
Chorleywood Literary Festival, British Legion Hall, WD3 5LN
Admission: Free
Meet over forty writers at a pop-up bookshop showcasing the ground-breaking, genre-crossing, experimental, enticing, exciting and beautifully presented world of indie publishing. Along with her fellow indie authors, Marisha will be meeting readers, selling and signing books, and reading a short extract from Finding Arun. Join in with story time sessions for children of all age groups, or browse the books while having afternoon tea to discover a hidden treasure. There will also be a “Human Library” where you can borrow an author’s brain to discuss any aspect of the publishing process – great if you are thinking of diving in yourself!
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Insight Podcast
Friday 20th June 2014, Online
Marisha will be talking to host Richard Lalchan about escaping, crowd-funding, self-publishing and, of course, Finding Arun.
The London Book Fair 2014
9-10th April 2014, 9am-6pm
Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5 9TA
Marisha will be attending The London Book Fair for two days this April. She will be investigating opportunities for the sale of various translation and alternative format rights to her debut novel, Finding Arun, as well as exploring options for agent representation in local and foreign markets. In addition, Marisha will be conducting field research with self-publishing service providers in support of her publishing business venture. Marisha is particularly keen to connect with other independent authors, agents, rights buyers, publishers and self-publishing service providers during the fair.
Radio Interview on BBC London 94.9 FM
Sunday 19th January 2014, 7.00pm
BBC London 94.9 FM, DAB or listen online
Marisha will be appearing as a guest on Sunny and Shay’s Sunday evening show to talk all things escape, crowd-funding, self-publishing and, of course, Finding Arun.
Finding Arun Christmas Giveaway
1st-25th December 2013
Online and in London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bradford, Nottingham, Sheffield, Brighton, Leicester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Swansea and Dublin
Every day, from the 1st December until Christmas, Marisha will be giving away at least TWO SIGNED COPIES of her debut novel, Finding Arun: one paperback and one ebook. To be in with a chance of winning, simply head to Apple’s App Store and download the FREE Arun Advent app, then remember to open the calendar doors each day.
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Not By The Book @ Brent Small Business Exhibition
Friday 6th December 2013, 9am-6pm
Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ
The Brent Small Business Exhibition aims to celebrate local businesses and introduce local residents to the range of small businesses in the borough. Marisha will be available to discuss how she established Not By The Book, an independent publishing company, in order to self-publish her work. Copies of Finding Arun will also be available to purchase.
Marisha Pink @ Durning Library
Monday 4th November 2013, 7.15pm
Durning Library, 167 Kennington Lane, London SE11 4HF
In September 2012, Marisha Pink quit her marketing job and travelled to Southeast Asia to fulfill her lifelong ambition of writing a book. By September 2013, she had globally published Finding Arun, her debut novel, in paperback and ebook. In this special after-hours event, Marisha talks about escaping the rat race and venturing into the wonderful world of self-publishing. Marisha will be answering all of your questions, as well as signing copies of the book (copies will be available to purchase on the day).
Finding Arun Goodreads Giveaway
15th October – 15th November 2013
Online at goodreads.com
Marisha is giving away 10 SIGNED COPIES of Finding Arun on Goodreads.
To be in with a chance of winning you need to have, or register for, a Goodreads account.
Finding Arun Online Book Launch
Monday 30th September 2013, 8pm BST
Global
Streamed live from the living room using Google’s Hangouts On Air, Marisha will be answering viewers’ questions about the book, the creative process and self-publishing. The broadcast can be viewed live on the website, on Google+ or on Marisha’s YouTube channel. Questions can be submitted through Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #FindingArun.
Finding Arun Book Launch
Saturday 28th September 2013, 7.30pm
London, UK
This event is strictly by invitation only.
Please contact me for more information.