No man is an island but I’ve had a good go, says author Robert Twigger
Having cut his teeth by navigating the Sahara, Robert Twigger embraced a childhood love of Swallows And Amazons for his latest adventure… visiting all 36 Lake District islets armed only with an inflatable canoe. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Top author says ‘books save lives’ as she launches Daily Express Christmas campaign
As she launches the Daily Express Christmas fundraising campaign in aid of Give A Book, Lady Antonia Fraser recalls the joy of being the first person to hear her late husband Harold Pinter’s plays, her enduring love of reading… and why stories are magic carpets in prisons and schools. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Screens make it ‘harder for children to read’, says author Cressida Cowell
Writing for children is now ‘trickier’ because watching screens instead of reading books has shortened their attention span, says leading author Cressida Cowell. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Blonde: Marilyn Monroe biopic author defends controversial scenes – ‘It’s art’
Blonde’s writer suggested that the film pointed out the “male cruelty” Marilyn Monroe endured throughout her life that lead to her tragic death. Daily Express :: Films Feed
‘Books transport our son all over the world’ says Mum and author Jessica Moxham
For every parent, it’s their worst nightmare. Jessica Moxham was away in Nottingham with husband James and their son Ben, when the one-year-old developed breathing difficulties. “It was terrifying,” says mum-of-three Jessica, 42, who works as an architect and writer. “We rushed him to hospital through the snow. There, medics discussed whether they needed to […]
Author Mick Herron WINS Britain’s most prestigious crime writing award
AUTHOR Mick Herron was last night revealed as the winner of Britain’s most prestigious crime writing award. The Newcastle-born writer won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2022, supported by the Daily Express, for his book Slough House. Daily Express :: Books Feed
George RR Martin health: Winds of Winter author, 73, confesses personal sickness concerns
THE WINDS OF WINTER author George RR Martin, who still has two books to go in his A Song of Ice and Fire series, has shared his worries about getting sick amid mountains of work. The 73-year-old Game of Thrones creator posted demands on his blog that his fans must follow when interacting with him […]
‘Hated it’ Bond author blasts Daniel Craig’s No Time To Die and ‘ruin’ of modern 007
JAMES BOND AUTHOR and Fast Show icon Charlie Higson has slammed the state Daniel Craig’s No Time To Die left the franchise in. He said, “I absolutely hated it.” Daily Express :: Films Feed
Bond author Fleming never wanted Sean Connery: ‘He will f*** up my work’
JAMES BOND AUTHOR Ian Fleming never wanted Sean Connery, dismissing him in one scathing phrase, and had a long list of stars he preferred. Connery was equally blunt about him in return. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Author tore up £1m TV deal after finding male bosses had a secret ageist agenda
RECENTLY I organised a photoshoot to celebrate the 75th birthday of Dynasty legend Stephanie Beacham. When I called her to suggest we should do something fabulous to mark such an amazing milestone her response surprised me. Daily Express :: Books Feed