Meet, Watch & Listen to Emily
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2024
‘My Name Up In Lights’
I’m proud, pleased and excited to announce I am currently being featured on a billboard in Times Square NYC – how exciting! It’s part of working with my associates across the pond to promote my cult classic ‘The Religion of Self Enlightenment’ to the movers and shakers in The Big Apple.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2024
11.00–13.00
Cambridge Central Library ‘Meet Your Local Authors Day’
Cambridge Central Library is running another of their ‘Meet Your Local Author’ events on Saturday November 2, starting at 11am until 1pm in the Lion Yard facility.
I have been invited back following my successful inclusion at a previous event.
Local authors whose work has been published recently will be featured, and includes fiction, travel and adventure themes. The aim is to celebrate local creativity by bringing together local self-published authors to network and meet the public.
Visitors will have the chance to chat about my books, the writing process and self-publishing journey. And of course, buy my books! I very much look forward to seeing you there.
THURSDAY APRIL 25, 2024
18:00 – 19:00
“Thank you so much for coming! Rave reviews all round”.
Oxfam Bookshop Victoria
‘The Watch on the Beach’ Book Launch at The Oxfam Bookshop – London, Victoria
So appreciative to all at @oxfamvictoria for inviting me to host my third book promotion for ‘The Watch On The Beach’ in their lovely shop and thank yo to the 20+ folk for being warm and attentive – I am grateful to all who came along! Thanks and praises in particular to @camdentony, @ali_krausova and @lisa_marieprobert for the photos, good vibes and support. God bless you all!
Excerpts from “The Watch on the Beach”
‘The Watch On The Beach‘ is a “truly captivating” (reader review) tale of misspent youth and rebellion involving adult themes such as madness, substance abuse and suicide throughout.
Set predominantly between Cambridge and London in 2016, Clara Reynolds takes centre stage as a troubled young poet who is determined to learn and grow. Despite a heady cocktail of experiences involving sex, drugs and depression Clara continues to search for the notion of unconditional love.
This “enlightening and thrilling” (reader review) release is my seventh publication in seven years.
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2024
17:00
‘The Watch on the Beach’ Book Launch at The Hawley Arms – Camden Town, London
Thank you so much to all the folk who came to the London book launch at the iconic Hawley arms in Camden Town for ‘The Watch On The Beach’. @loreal_prystaj read some excerpts beautifully and @ali_krausova did an amazing job of interviewing me and capturing the scenes. As I was leaving, the doorman said he was on page 14! So touched by every new connection and reader.
‘The Watch On The Beach‘ is a “truly captivating” (reader review) tale of misspent youth and rebellion involving adult themes such as madness, substance abuse and suicide throughout.
Set predominantly between Cambridge and London in 2016, Clara Reynolds takes centre stage as a troubled young poet who is determined to learn and grow. Despite a heady cocktail of experiences involving sex, drugs and depression Clara continues to search for the notion of unconditional love.
This “enlightening and thrilling” (reader review) release is my seventh publication in seven years.
Excerpts from “The Watch on the Beach”
Video courtesy of Ali Krausova
MONDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2024
19:00
‘The Watch on the Beach’ Book Launch at The Devonshire Arms – Cambridge
Thank you so much to the folk who came to the Cambridge book launch and supported me at The Devonshire Arms for ‘The Watch On The Beach’.
‘The Watch On The Beach‘ is a “truly captivating” (reader review) tale of misspent youth and rebellion involving adult themes such as madness, substance abuse and suicide throughout.
Set predominantly between Cambridge and London in 2016, Clara Reynolds takes centre stage as a troubled young poet who is determined to learn and grow. Despite a heady cocktail of experiences involving sex, drugs and depression Clara continues to search for the notion of unconditional love.
This “enlightening and thrilling” (reader review) release is my seventh publication in seven years.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2023
11.00–13.00
Cambridge Central Library ‘Meet Your Local Authors Day’
I had a great time at Cambridge Central Library as part of the ‘Meet Your Local Authors Day’ and it was lovely being able to share my thoughts and ideas. I only managed to sell seven books due to a distinct lack of visitors, but some authors sold none at all. So a big thank you to all those that came along and especially those that bought my books.
THURSDAY MARCH 2, 2023
17.30–18.30
Watkins Books ‘Meet the Author’
Had the perfect day presenting my literary output to the good people of London at my Watkins Books event! I’d been building up to this occasion for so long and I’m ever so grateful for the chance to meet new readers – the kindness of the audience really overwhelmed me! Thanks to all those who came along to make the day so special and joined me to explore the outer realms of contemporary spiritual literature.
For those that weren’t able to visit in person Watkins Books kindly filmed the event and you can watch it by clicking on the image below.
Established over 120 years ago, Watkins Books is one of the world’s oldest and leading independent bookshops specialising in esoterica. Since its inception, Watkins has held a proud legacy of offering one of the world’s largest selections of spiritual and esoteric literature. Stocking titles on Eastern Philosophy and Western Esoterica, as well as a wide variety of contemporary forms of Mind, Body & Spirit related material.
SATURDAY 23 APRIL
& SUNDAY 24 APRIL
2022
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
I am proud to have been invited to promote my new book “The Rivers” at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the campus of The University of California all thanks to the well meaning folk who kindly donated to allow me to participate – a big thank you to you all who donated.
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books has become a world renowned experience gathering writers, poets, artists, filmmakers, musicians and emerging storytellers like no other. Today over 150,000 people attend, making it the largest festival of its kind in the United States. The festival began with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has evolved in its physical form to include live bands, poetry readings, film screenings and artists creating their work on-site.
APRIL 5 – 7, 2022
London Book Fair New Title Showcase
Olympia, West London I am really excited about appearing and promoting all of my books, including recently published “The Rivers” ”Eternal Artist” and “My Searches for Meaning” at this annual event which is taking place this year at its usual Spring dates of April 5-7 2022. Celebrating it’s 50th year anniversary, it will see more than 25,000 publishing professionals arrive in London for the Fair, so what better place to present my book to the wider public. Hope to meet you there. But you don’t need to wait till then to read my book you can purchase it from Amazon, Waterstones or any independent bookseller.
Wednesday 10th June
2020
19:30 Duration approx. 60-75 mins
“Cult Sensation” Novelist: The Journey So Far
Hosted by The Friends of Milton Road Library, a group who support the Milton Road Library in Cambridge, UK and want to ensure it that it not only stays open but also develops as a community resource.
Following on from the success of their recent Poetry Evening “Poems for the Planet”, the event was entitled “Cult Sensation” Novelist: The Journey So Far. It was yours truly talking about my two books “The Religion of Self-Enlightenment” and “The Rivers”, followed by a Q&A session and a chance for participants to exchange of views. Is was a great evening and the talk went extremely well, my old English teacher was even in attendance. I received many compliments after the talk with several people commenting on the wonderful atmosphere and vibe – which was lovely.
You can check out some of their previous free events that have taken place here.
Thursday 28th May
2020
19:00 for just 7 seconds!
PechaKucha 20×20 Cambridge
You may have missed the live event, but now you can see it whenever you wish. Just select the WATCH button.
I was proud to have been invited to appear on PechaKucha’s Cambridge 20×20. My presentation showed my 20 chosen images, each for 20 seconds. So I will had 400 seconds to tell my story, with visuals guiding the way.
The event featured a wide range of speakers including archaeologist Kasia Gdaniec, Anne Beamish (founder of Indie Cambridge), designer Deanne Tyson, Pam Weeson, founder of Fantasia shop in Mill Road AND ME!! Emily Scialom author of “The Religion of Self-Enlightenment” and “The Rivers”, so you can imagine it turned out to be a stimulating evening.
PechaKucha means “chit chat” in Japanese. This creative outlet began as night time get-togethers in Tokyo in 2003 by two renowned architects. Since then, three million people have attended PechaKucha events worldwide.
Saturday
16th November
11:00 – 14:00
Canterbury
Waterstones Canterbury
My first visit to Waterstones Canterbury was a great success. It was so nice to see so many of you come along to meet me and buy signed copes of my books – some even bought both of them – The Religion of Self-Enlightenment and my new book The Rivers. A big thank you to you all!
Thursday
10th October
5pm
Aberdeen
Blackwell’s Aberdeen
Blackwell’s in Aberdeen played host to my book talk. It was great that so many of you turned up to see me and hear about / and buy my two books. My last ‘Meet Emily’ was on the sunny south coast of England, this book talk was way up north in Aberdeen and the weather was great meaning I could spend some time on the beach! It’s so nice to travel around and meet such lovely people and have a chance to talk about my books, The Religion of Self-Enlightenment and my new book The Rivers – where a sea of alternative romantic dynamics emerges from the chaos of 21st-century Britain. Amidst a backdrop of philosophic and emotional turmoil, two lovers manage to explore the depths of their love in its wildest form.
Saturday
21st September
12:00- 14:00
Eastbourne
Waterstones Eastbourne
Back again at Waterstones Eastbourne which once again was a great success. This time to sign and meet on what was a sunny day on the south coast, with both The Religion of Self-Enlightenment and my new book The Rivers. The manager couldn’t believe it as every customer seemed to have a copy of one of my books!!! Take a look at some of you who bought my books – so many others didn’t want their photos taken – that’s fine. I’m looking forward to the feedback from everyone of you that bought my book photo or not.
Monday
26th August
15:15PM
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire provides information and entertainment from and about Cambridgeshire. I will be appearing to discuss my second book “The Rivers” – The Rivers of The Cam and The Thames flow freely through Cambridge and London, as do the lives of this plethora of characters. A sea of alternative romantic dynamics emerges from the chaos of 21st-century Britain. Amidst a backdrop of philosophic and emotional turmoil, two lovers manage to explore the depths of their love in its wildest form.
95.7FM (North of the County) and 96FM (South of the County) and 1026AM and on Digital. Listen online too via bbc.co.uk/radiocambridgeshire or click the LISTEN button.
TBC
Radio Interview on Brighton & Hove Community Radio
Brighton & Hove Community Radio is a radio station on the south coast of South East England. I will be appearing to discuss my second book “The Rivers” – A sea of alternative romantic dynamics emerges from the chaos of 21st-century Britain. Amidst a backdrop of philosophic and emotional turmoil, two lovers manage to explore the depths of their love in its wildest form. Please check back for full details once the date and time has been confirmed.
Saturday
17th August
12:00- 16:00
Eastbourne
Waterstones Eastbourne
July’s event at Waterstones Eastbourne was a great success, with all copies of my book The Religion of Self-Enlightenment selling out. Only trouble was, they forgot to order in copies of my new book The Rivers! So, I have been invited back to talk about and sign copies of my new book The Rivers! I look forward to meeting potential readers to talk about this modern day love story where two lovers manage to explore the depths of their love in its wildest form. See you in August on the sunny south coast.
A big thank you to just a few of the lovely folk from Eastbourne that bought my new book“The Rivers” and first book “The Religion of Self Enlightenment” – it was delightful meeting you all.
Wednesday
24th July
16:40pm
Radio Interview on Cry Community Radio Youghal
Cry104fm Community Radio Youghal is a radio station in Cork, Republic of Ireland. I appeared on the Drivetime Show to discuss my second book “The Rivers” – A sea of alternative romantic dynamics emerges from the chaos of 21st-century Britain. Amidst a backdrop of philosophic and emotional turmoil, two lovers manage to explore the depths of their love in its wildest form. Please take the time to listen to my interview with Cry104fm’s Eanna Dowling about love, sex and spirituality.
Saturday
20th July
12:00- 16:00
Eastbourne
Waterstones Eastbourne
Following the successful promotion of my book The Religion of Self-Enlightenment in March and June, I have been invited back to talk about and sign copies of my just launched new book The Rivers! I look forward to meeting potential readers to talk about this modern day love story where two lovers manage to explore the depths of their love in its wildest form.
And just a few of the lovely folk from Eastbourne that bought my book “The Religion of Self Enlightenment” – a big thank you, it was delightful meeting you all.
Wednesday
17th July
11:30am
Radio Interview ‘Phil Rowe’
Cambridge105fm Radio is a radio station in Cambridge. I will be appearing on the Phil Rowe Show. Phil Rowe presents a mix of music and conversation on a Wednesday morning. Featuring the Mystery Year and at 11.30 an interview with Emily Scialom who will be discussing her second book “The Rivers”. A sea of alternative romantic dynamics emerges from the chaos of 21st-century Britain. Amidst a backdrop of philosophic and emotional turmoil, two lovers manage to explore the depths of their love in its wildest form.
Saturday
1st June
12:00- 16:00
Eastbourne
Waterstones Eastbourne
Following the complete sell-out of my book The Religion of Self-Enlightenment in March, the lovely folk at Waterstones Eastbourne invited me back, with more copies this time! Once again I was there to sign copies of my book, chat about what brought me to write it and also give glimpses into my new book ‘The Rivers’ which is available now from Amazon, Waterstones and many independent booksellers.
And just a few of the lovely folk from Eastbourne that bought my book – a big thank you, it was delightful meeting you all.
Tuesday
April 2nd
London
Hatchards Waterstones –
King’s Cross/St. Pancras
Another complete sell-out, yes, all copies of my book The Religion of Self-Enlightenment sold, how fantastic. A big thank you to everyone that came along and made my first London signing such a success. Below is Viola who bought the very last copy.
Thursday
October 10th
5.30pm
Aberdeen
Blackwells Aberdeen
From the Eastbourne on the south coast to Aberdeen in the far north, I am pleased to announce that I will be with the lovely folk of Scotland at Blackwells on Thursday 10th October to sign copies of my book ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’. I look forward to meeting those who have read my book as well as those who have yet to read it. I will also be able to give you glimpses into my forthcoming book ‘The Rivers’ which will be published later this year.
Friday
March 8th
14:00-16:00
Eastbourne
Waterstones Eastbourne
A complete sell-out, yes, all copies of my book The Religion of Self-Enlightenment sold, how wonderful. A big thank you to all the lovelies that came along and made my Waterstones Eastbourne signing such a success, so much so that they have invited me back, next time on a Saturday – and with double the copies. Watch this space! Below are just three of you that bought my book, Jo who bought a signed copy even before the official signing began and Chris, who bought the very last copy.
Thursday
October 4th
18:00-19:30
Cambridge
Waterstones ‘Local Author Showcase’
The Waterstones Cambridge ‘Local Author Showcase’ was a great success and the feedback from all those that attended was very positive. It was so lovely meeting those who have read my book ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’, as well as those who have yet to, and be able to discuss it with them. Should you prefer a printed version then you can purchase a copy here.
Mon-Thurs 16:00-19:00
Date to be confirmed
Radio Interview ‘Drive Show’
107 Endeavour Radio is a radio station in Boston, Lincolnshire. I will be appearing on the Drive Show hosted by Chris Moore DJ. Chris has recently read my book “I could not put this book down. I was planning to read it over the weekend, but I was immediately hooked and read the book cover to cover this evening”
Thursday
June 21st
Cambridge
Poetry Reading, Wandlebury
An eclectic mix of poetry from 5pm until 9pm. Come along and join WordSpoke in celebrating the summer solstice, at the stable blocks in Wandlebury Country Park. I should performing at around 7pm.
Making People Smile
As part of my “The Religion of Self-enlightenment” book giveaway
Lynn is taking ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’ on holiday with her and will leave an Amazon review in her own good time 🙂 Thank you, Lynn!
Alex is the luckiest man alive! He is, in fact, the first man I’ve given ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’ to. I hope he will enjoy it!!
Tom is an excellent cashier and a wonderful person! Here he is with his free copy of ‘The ROSE‘!
Heeere’s Alison! She has a free copy of my “cult sensation” debut novel, ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’, in her hands! Lucky her.
Jane was just talking about spirituality and yoga before I pounced on her with a FREE copy of my debut novel, ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’! I hope she enjoys it.
Raj is thinking of writing a book himself and is about to travel to the Middle East. What a perfect reader!
Dearest Ami loves her free copy of ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’! It was awesome to meet you 🙂
Ann and Richard are creative types who have been happily married for many years. I would say that they accepted a free copy of ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’, but they actually insisted on giving me money for it! Thank you to these lovely people. 🙂
Pamela’s a lovely lady who is going to give my book a read.
Hannah wins a free copy of ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’ for her reading pleasure – after exams, of course!
Here’s the lovely Jenny with her FREE copy of ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’! She “loves a bit of self-enlightenment”
Giving away my book in the name of love. Thank you to the lovely Amy, who is taking the book back to Sweden.
I will post a picture of everyone I ever give a book! Here is the delightful Caroline, who is giving a copy to her husband, Stuart!
Here’s the charming Sinead with her free copy of ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’! She’s all about the word ‘enlightenment’… 🙂 Lovely to meet such a wonderful woman.
Amy’s happy with her free copy of ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment’!
Here is Rosa. The acronym for the book is ‘The ROSE’, which we found synchronistic!
Emily’s taking her free copy of my “cult sensation” (Cambridge News) novel, ‘The Religion of Self-Enlightenment‘, to her book club tonight!
And let’s not forget my newly published “The Rivers” book giveaway
“I’m happy about existence again!” says Riina, after I gave her a copy of ‘The Rivers’.