2025

February

05.02.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

08.02.2025 – Macclesfield Book Festival, Christ Church, Macclesfield, 11am-4pm

Charles will be attending the Poet’s Weekend of the Macclesfield Book Festival. From 3pm-4pm, he will MC an open mic featuring your favourite local poets.

09.02.2025 – Macclesfield Book Festival, Christ Church, Macclesfeld, 11am-4pm

The second day of the Poet’s Weekend. From 3pm-4pm, he will MC an open mic featuring your favourite local poets.

12.02.2025 – Mistakes Mean Murder Launch, The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

Come and join Charles at the launch party for Mistakes Mean Murder, the second book in a cosy crime series featuring Alice Valentine and Marmaduke Featherstone. Charles will read from the book, share anecdotes about its creation and accept questions from the audience. Refreshments TBC.

18.02.2025 – Holmes Chapel Library, 2pm 

Charles will be chatting with the library’s reading group about Mistakes Mean Murder.

March

05.03.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

25.03.2025 – Short Story and Tea, Congleton Library, 2:30pm-3:30pm

Charles will read from his new book, Mistakes Mean Murder, the latest book in the Valentine and Featherstone series.

April

02.04.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

07.04.2025 – Books Aloud, Macclesfield Library, 11am-12pm

Friendly book discussion group. Refreshments provided. First Monday of every month. Charles will read from his new book, Mistakes Mean Murder and answer questions about the book.

May

07.05.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

June

04.06.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

09.06.2025 – National Crime Reading Month, Bramhall Library, 6:30pm

Charles will join fellow crime writer Margaret Holbrook to discuss their crime fiction. There will be readings, chat, Q&A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed.

11.06.2025 – National Crime Reading Month, Cheadle Hulme Library, 6:30pm

Charles will join fellow crime writer Margaret Holbrook to discuss their crime fiction. There will be readings, chat, Q&A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed.

25.06.2025 – National Crime Reading Month, Reddish Library, 6:30pm

Charles will join fellow crime writer Margaret Holbrook to discuss their crime fiction. There will be readings, chat, Q&A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed.

27.06.2025 – National Crime Reading Month, ​Bredbury Library, 6:30pm

Charles will join fellow crime writer Margaret Holbrook to discuss their crime fiction. There will be readings, chat, Q&A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed.

July

02.07.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

August

06.08.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

September

03.09.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

October

01.10.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

November

05.11.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

December

03.12.2025 – Poems and Pints at The Button Warehouse, Macclesfield, 7:30pm

A monthly event, hosted by Joy Winkler. Charles will read previously unpublished poems.

CURRENTLY BOOKING EVENTS FOR 2025

If you wish to book me for a visit then I can be contacted via email by charles@variousaltitudes.com