It’s competition time! For your chance to win a copy of Chris Nickson’s new crime novel Dark Briggate Blues, please answer the following question: Q. Where was Studio 20 located? You can read all about the inspiration for Dark […]
Chris Nickson delves into the Leeds Jazz scene of the 1950s, setting the backdrop for his upcoming novel Dark Briggate Blues, to be launched on Friday 6th February at Waterstones Leeds, 6.30pm. To enter the competition to
Here Ann explains her inspirations for writing and offers advice to aspiring writers. 1) What first inspired you to write? I’d always been an avid reader, but when I was fifteen, in a stack of
Chris Nickson will be launching his latest book, Dark Briggate Blues at Waterstones, Leeds on Friday, 6 February at 6:30pm. Murder, mystery, jazz and Leeds. What’s not to like? Tickets are free, but please reserve
On Christmas Eve, Chris Nickson fittingly reminds us of past traditions, some of which we continue to this day. We, at the Big Bookend, would like to thank you all sincerely for your support over the
Vicky Pointing, curator and judge for the UK leg of the Krampus Crackers project, cordially invites you all to partake in a little festive fear. Something is stirring in the shadows of Leeds. Something is
Have you ever thought of volunteering for a festival or just getting involved with something you are passionate about? We all did and three years down the line, the Big Bookend is fast becoming part
Are you an avid reader of crime fiction? Do you devour history books? Is music your passion? If the answer to any or all of these is yes, then we have three free events in
Chris Nickson’s October instalment for the Big Bookend blog takes us to Kirkstall Abbey. Read on to learn the history of one of Leeds’ most fascinating and picturesque sites. Live in Leeds and you know Kirkstall
