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SUMMARY:Forensics and Fiction: Helen Pepper in conversation with Ann Cleeves
DESCRIPTION:Helen Pepper‘s first job was with the Forensic Science Service\, where she worked as an assistant scientific officer. She later moved on to become a scenes of crime officer with West Yorkshire Police. She moved to County Durham and was appointed a senior scientific support officer with Durham Constabulary. After four years she became forensic trainer for Durham Constabulary\, teaching police officers of all ranks about the value of forensic evidence\, then acted as Head of Crime Scene Investigation before leaving Durham to join Teesside University. \nHelen is a Member of the Forensic Science Society\, and has a wealth of experience in the investigation of all crime types\, from simple thefts to murders and terrorism\, but she has a special interest in sexual crime and helped to develop the SARC services for County Durham. \nHelen advises crime writers and TV script writers on policing and forensic matters for series such as Vera and Shetland. \nClosing our 2026 festival\, Helen will be joined by Bay Tales patron Ann Cleeves to discuss how her expertise helps authors add an element of realism to their fiction. \nPlease note\, this free event is only for Bay Tales 2026 ticket holders. Please ensure you have your ticket to produce at the door on the night. Please also ensure you RSVP with the name matching your Bay Tales booking.
URL:https://baytales.com/event/forensics-and-fiction-helen-pepper-in-conversation-with-ann-cleeves/
LOCATION:Whitley Bay Library & Customer First Centre\, York Road\, Whitley Bay\, NE26 1AB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Bay Tales Crime Quiz
DESCRIPTION:How well do you know your murder mysteries and chilling thrillers? Unwind and test your crime fiction knowledge with a fun Saturday evening quiz night. \nFree entry for Bay Tales ticket holders\, but places are limited so please register in advance. \nMax teams of 5 people. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Quiz hosts Alys Cummings and Sarah Knapton are journalists who met while working as crime reporters for a news agency based at the Old Bailey\, and bonded during lockdown over watching Poirot and Midsomer Murders.  \nSarah grew up in Whitley Bay and they both now live on the north east coast and host a film quiz at the North East International Film Festival. \nAlys’s debut novel\, Murder Most Cryptic\, will be published by Penguin Michael Joseph in October 2026.
URL:https://baytales.com/event/the-bay-tales-crime-quiz/
LOCATION:Vineyard 72\, Whitley Bay\, NE26 1DQ
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SUMMARY:Noir at the Bay Bar 2026
DESCRIPTION:A fun way to start the festival weekend\, Noir at the Bar hosts writers from every stage of their career and asks them to read from their work – whether that is an excerpt from a forthcoming novel\, a newly-released book or a work in progress.  \nAudience members choose the running order by pulling names from the infamous hat and might even get the chance to win a free book. \nFree entry to Bay Tales ticket holders but places must be booked in advance as they are limited. Please also note the venue has two flights of stairs so is\, unfortunately\, not suitable for those with accessibility needs.
URL:https://baytales.com/event/noir-at-the-bay-bar-2026/
LOCATION:Vineyard 72\, Whitley Bay\, NE26 1DQ
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SUMMARY:Making Waves - DHA agents on how to pitch your work effectively
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 27th February at 5.45 pm at Whitley Bay Library (NE26 1AB)\, Stephanie Glencross and Maddalena Cavaciuti\, literary agents at David Higham Associates\, will talk about what an agent does for authors\, what agents are looking for in a submission and how to pitch your work effectively. \nMaddalena and Stephanie both represent crime / thriller authors at DHA and are experienced in spotting emerging commercial fiction talent. Agenting can seem a little mysterious so Stephanie and Maddalena will spend some time briefly setting out what an agent (and the wider agency) does for their clients. \nAgents get a high volume of submissions every week so they will also talk about their top tips for helping your manuscript stand out\, and to get yourself and your work across most effectively. \nAs part of this discussion they are inviting audience members who wish to do so\, to send in a pitch of your ms ahead of time* (please see details below). Towards the end of the event they will select a handful of pitches and give live feedback on the idea and commercial potential. \nThe event will last approximately 45 minutes and Stephanie and Maddalena will remain in the library to meet authors and answer any further questions. \n*Pitches open on Mon 5th Jan and close on Fri 20 Feb 2026. Please email reception@davidhigham.co.uk with the title\, tagline and elevator pitch (no more than 50 words) of your idea/ manuscript. Pitch submissions should be for crime/ thriller manuscripts only. In the subject please state BAY TALES 2026 PITCH. The selected pitches will be discussed anonymously on stage. Thank you!
URL:https://baytales.com/event/making-waves-dha-agents-on-how-to-pitch-your-work-effectively/
LOCATION:Whitley Bay Library & Customer First Centre\, York Road\, Whitley Bay\, NE26 1AB\, United Kingdom
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