Events
At Bampton WI
At The English Riviera Literary Festival
Laurence has given talks on
a whole variety of subjects to many groups, including the W.I., U3A, the Devonshire Association and at schools, libraries and literary festivals.
He will be pleased to speak about his writing journey and life experiences or any of the following topics which can be tailored to meet specific interests.
His fee for talks is £50, plus nominal petrol costs of 15p per mile. Talks normally last about 45 minutes, with extra time allowed for any questions.
- What family history can teach us about today
- A new look at life - the art of discoveries
- Walking your way to a new you
- How chance encounters can change your life
- Reconnecting with nature – the challenge of our times
- How life can be stranger than fiction
- Beyond belief? An open-minded approach to the afterlife question
Book signing at Waterstones
Events
2025
10th February - -Talk on 'Finding a new direction in life - at any age' at U3A Wellington, Somerset, Rugby Club, Corams Lane, Wellington, 10.40am.
18th June - Talk on 'How chance encounters can change your life' at W.I. Brimley, Bovey Tracey, Devon, 7.30pm.
4th October - South Hams Literary Festival
1-3.30pm Book stall at Chapel Place, Ivybridge
1.30-3.30pm Live interview on Wellbeing and The Story Within at Hawthorn House, Ivybridge - book with Eventbrite
5th October 6.30pm Open Mic reading at The Exchange pub, Ivybridge
13th November - Talk on 'Walking your Way to a New You' at W.I. Clovelly, North Devon 7.30pm
22nd November - South Devon Book Festival
at Totnes Civic Hall, Totnes High Street
3.40 - 4.05pm Live interview on real-life background to 'Visions of Wilderness' novel.
2026
15th February Plymouth Literary Festival
The background to this talk which focuses on the novel 'Visions of Wilderness' is featured in an article you can access on the Books Page
Appreciation
'Members were buzzing re how much they enjoyed your talk and just last evening someone was enthusing about it.' W.I. Roundswell, Barnstaple after talk on 13th November 2023.
'Thank you so much for treating us to a very entertaining and interesting talk. We all enjoyed it very much.' W.I.Wellswood, Torquay after talk on 13th May 2024.
If you would like to arrange a talk or buy any books, all details are on the Contact page.