Endorsements
Here at Bay Tales we’ve helped support publishers, festivals, libraries, authors and more. Here’s what some of them have said about us.
I came to Bay Tales with an unusual request, to arrange an online memorial event for a journalist friend. Having appeared on Virtual Noir at the Bar and Hull Noir previously, both of which were run expertly by Bay Tales, I had complete confidence that they would be able to help, and this confidence was not misplaced. Through what was a difficult and emotional time for me, they acted sensitively and with consummate professionalism, bringing together disparate recordings, photographs and live readings into an event which was brilliantly edited and presented, without losing any of the personal feel that lay at its heart. I was incredibly impressed with everything they did – if they can make something as difficult and fraught as this work so well, they can do anything. I can’t recommend them more highly.
The Bay Tales team organised and hosted my book launch for The Shadow Man. The event ran seamlessly, they were so well prepared, and it was really well attended…I can’t recommend Bay Tales highly enough for author events. They’re dedicated, reliable, and absolutely user-friendly.
Authors Who’ve Appeared On Our Shows…
Bay Tales is a terrific venture: informative, inclusive, and inspirational. A must for crime fans and authors alike.
I was delighted to take part in Virtual Noir at the Bar in 2020. I got to hear a lot of my writing heroes read from their latest work and then read from my own. It was expertly produced and presented. A real privilege to be part of it. Thank you!
Appearing on Virtual Noir at the Bar and Bay Tales Live was so helpful as a debut author, particularly launching during a pandemic. It gave me an opportunity to connect with readers and other authors, and join a vibrant, supportive community brought together by their love of books.
I have participated in both Virtual Noir at the Bar and Bay Tales Live events, as well as being an attendee at panels featuring other authors, and on all occasions I’ve been impressed by their professionalism, not just in terms of their organisational skills, but their technical ability in putting on an accomplished online event.
Noir at the Bar is about as close to necessary as it can get. Good stories. Fun folks who might never cross paths without the virtual delight of this service, give us varied tales being read by those who created them. I found the event a delightful experience. More please.
I had a great time appearing at Noir at the Bar, and the team worked very hard to make sure everything went smoothly.
I loved participating in Noir at the Bar. The host, Vic, and panel were all really friendly, and after initially feeling quite nervous, I soon relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed the programme from beginning to end!
I loved appearing on Virtual Noir at the Bar. It was so professionally run, enormous fun and I loved connecting with authors and readers. Highly recommended!
I have appeared at a couple of real (and virtual) Noir at the Bar events, and my experiences have been nothing but positive. Whether it’s a yet unpublished writer, a debut or a veteran of the writing community, the organisers make authors feel welcome and at ease, as they do with their audience. Being asked to do these events is nothing short of a privilege.
I had a fine and stimulating time with you folk at Virtual Noir, and look forward to working with you in the future.
Virtual Noir at the Bar was an absolute joy. I tuned in to every show either live or as a recording. The shows introduced me to several authors I hadn’t come across before – some big names, some debut authors – and prompted me to read several books that I wouldn’t have otherwise read. I was honoured when Victoria made contact on Twitter and asked me to take part. The behind-the-scenes preparations were friendly and professional. It was great to have a platform to promote my book – not easy for an unknown author during a pandemic. I was sad when the season ended, then very happy when they replaced it with the excellent Bay Tales.
Noir at the Bar is always really well organised, great fun and a fantastic opportunity to interact with large numbers of engaged readers. I can’t wait for the next one.
The team were consummate professionals when I attended a VNATB event – the technology side of things was handled without a glitch & their author introductions were insightful and informative. Would recommend without hesitation.
Virtual Noir at the Bar was a joy to take part in. Relaxed, inclusive, and highly entertaining. Loved the real mix of readings – I followed Linwood Barclay (tough gig!) and was followed by a brand new debut author – there’s truly something for everyone and they clearly have a great network across the great and the good of crime fiction. I felt well-prepped and the event was very well-attended (and gained me several new readers!) Highly recommended.
Couldn’t recommend them highly enough. The most enthusiastic, dedicated and professional supporters of writers and events you will ever find.
This was one of the most enjoyable events I did in lockdown – a great crowd, on both sides of the mic!
As an author, Bay Tales is a perfect place to connect with my existing readers and to showcase my work to new readers. As a reader, I know that every time I’ve been to a Bay Tales or a VNATB event I have ended up buying books that I’ve found inspiring and the data shows that each time I have read or spoken at a Bay Tales event, the visitor numbers on my website, my number of Twitter/X followers and the level of engagement with my readers has increased.The impact on sales seems obvious. The Bay Tales team are wonderfully supportive, positive and engaged and a presence at the live events is a brilliant way to build audience engagement and to develop an author’s brand. Highly recommend it!
Seamless, fascinating events that delve deep into genre fiction. I’ve found them tireless, resourceful and a pleasure to work with.
As both an audience member and participant in Virtual Noir at the Bar, I can thoroughly recommend their unique blend of professionalism and approachability in staging highly entertaining and informative events. They have a devoted following of engaged and literate readers – just the right audience for book launches and promotions.
I’ve been involved with Virtual Noir at the Bar and with the associated anthology, and have always found the team fantastic to deal with – professional and reliable but also great fun to be around.