Events

 

I love communicating my passion for literature to an audience, and have spoken about reading, poetry and the hidden history of women’s writing at literary festivals, bookshops, libraries and in schools. Appearances have included Jersey Festival of Words, Henley Literary Festival, Guildford Literary Festival, West End Lane Books, Wycombe High School and many more.

 

“Ana put together a fantastic panel to join her on stage. It was lovely, funny and inspiring; book sales were strong and we had great feedback from the very engaged audience. I’d love the chance to work with Ana again.”


– Tom Ryan, Henley Literary Festival

 

I have also spoken about publishing and literature on panels including at the All Party Parliamentary Poetry Group in the House of Lords. I’m happy to give talks, be interviewed or take part in panels, and I have also given corporate talks on the history of women’s writing, and talks and interviews online.

You can email me here.

 

“Ana has spoken on several occasions at Babble Talks - we keep asking her back! At every event, she has brought the stories of female writers to life in an engaging and accessible way. She has a great rapport with the audience, answering questions thoughtfully and insightfully. Her talk is an absolute favourite of ours and a must for anyone who wants to know more about the female writers who should be household names.”

– Ian and Ruth, Babble Talks events for parents and babies

 

Watch Past Online Events

 

Stay at Home Literary Festival

I really enjoyed talking to Carolyn Jess-Cooke, whose wonderful poem ‘Hare’ is in Night Feeds and Morning Songs for this online event. You can watch it here.

In conversation with Deborah Alma and Imogen Russell Williams

I had a brilliant conversation, arranged and hosted by Wandsworth Libraries, with Deborah and Imogen whose poems appear in Night Feeds and Morning Songs to celebrate World Poetry Day. It is live to watch here.

Insta Live with Katharine Perry of @TheMumPoemPress

Katharine, one of the poets in Night Feeds and Morning Songs, and I had a fantastic chat about poetry, motherhood and wiping! You can watch again here.

Hillingdon Libraries Online interview

I really enjoyed talking to Nathan of Hillingdon Libraries about She Will Soar, women’s writing, gendered book marketing and how poetry can take us anywhere - even during lockdown. You can watch again here.

Devon Libraries Online interview

I really enjoyed talking about both She Will Soar and She Is Fierce with Karen from Exeter Library in September 2020. Our talk is available to watch here.