Speaking and Events

Upcoming Events

I really love to meet my readers, so please do come along to one of these events if they’re anywhere near you!

Friday, 6th May 2022, 8pm - AYE WRITE FESTIVAL, GLASGOW

Authors Freya North and Clare Pooley discuss their writing careers and latest novels with Sara Davies.

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Thursday, 26th May 2022, 7.30pm - OUR BOOKSHOP TRING, LAUNCH EVENT

Clare Pooley discusses her new novel, The People on Platform 5, with author Beth Morrey. 

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Monday, 30th May 2022, 7pm (UK time) - VIRTUAL EVENT WITH NOON BOOK CLUB

Clare Pooley discusses her new novel, Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting

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Friday, 10th June 2022, 5pm (UK time) - VIRTUAL EVENT WITH POLITICS & PROSE BOOK SHOP, WASHINGTON DC

Clare Pooley discusses her new novel, Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting

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Tuesday, 21st June 2022, 7pm - THE CHORLEYWOOD, BOUTIQUE BOOKCLUB

An evening with Clare Pooley discussing The People on Platform 5. 

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Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 6.30pm for 7pm - NOMAD BOOKS, FULHAM, LONDON (Postponed, new date tbc)

An evening with Clare Pooley; reading from The People on Platform 5, Q&A and book signing.

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Saturday, 25th June 2022, 5pm (UK time) - VIRTUAL EVENT WITH RAKESTRAW BOOKS, CALIFORNIA

Clare Pooley discusses her new novel, Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting

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Tuesday, 28th June 2022, 7.30pm -THE MAINSTREET TRADING COMPANY, ST BOSWELLS, SCOTLAND

An evening with Clare Pooley discussing The People on Platform 5. 

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Thursday, 6th October 2022, 6.30pm - THE HENLEY FESTIVAL

Clare Pooley, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn and Justin Myers discuss their novels and writing.

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Speaking

Next to writing, talking is my favourite thing. Here are a selection of talks and podcasts on sobriety, writing and life, and some upcoming events. Please do come along and say hello!

The TEDx talk

The one where I campaign to get rid of the shame associated with sobriety.

The Inside Flap Podcast

The one where I talk about the inspiration for The Authenticity Project, and try to explain Angel Delight to Americans.

The Radio 4 talk

The one where I tell the crowd at WOMAD festival that it’s cool to be sober.

The Creative Rebels podcast

The one where I chat to the Creative Rebels about sobriety and creativity.

The Bubble Hour podcast

The iconic recovery podcast, where I talk about how quitting drinking led to a whole new career. 

The Write About Now podcast

The one where I talk about how and why I write.

The Badass Woman’s Hour (Talk Radio)

The one where we chat about women and wine o’clock, and the inspiration for The Authenticity Project.