Author events
Events and signings
Carrie McGovern is available for signings and bookshop events across the North East and the wider UK.
To discuss a date, please contact the publisher by email. trade@embrace-publishing.com.
Upcoming
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14 November 2026
Authors at the Coast is a multi-genre book signing event at Spanish City, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear on Saturday 14th November 2026.
Spanish City, Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BG
Multi-Genre Book Signing Event
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20 November 2026
A Not So Silent Night - Launch Event
Join us at Chapter 13 for a relaxed evening celebrating the launch of Carrie McGoverns new Christmas novella! Pop in to meet Carrie, chat books, and get your copy signed. Expect cosy, festive vibes and plenty bookish conversation. Starts at 6pm. Tickets available soon
Chapter 13, 11 Frederick Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 1NA
Launch Event
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5 December 2026
Back of Beyond Christmas Book Fair
Carrie joins Back of Beyond Books for their Christmas book fair, a chance to meet the author and pick up a signed copy of her Christmas romance novella A Not So Silent Night.
Ceddesfield Hall, Rectory Row, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 2AE
Bookshop Event
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11 March 2027
The Accident Launch Event
Carrie McGovern will be speaking about 'The Accident', the second book in the 'Love On The Wharf' series on its release day.
Port Independent, St Thomas' Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 1QD
Launch Event
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20 March 2027
Authors In The Milner is a multi-genre book signing event. Taking Place in The Milner Hotel, York on Saturday 20th March 2027. Whether you like childrens books, crime, romance, sci-fi or fantasy there is something for everyone.
Milner Hotel, Station Road, York, YO24 1AA
Multi-Genre Book Signing Event
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29–30 May 2027
Carrie will be signing at HEA Fest 2027, the UK's biggest romance book festival, with more than 400 authors across the bank holiday weekend.
Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Liverpool, L9 5AS
Festival
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3 July 2027
Literary Escape Festival - Newcastle 2027
The Literary Escape Festival is returning to Newcastle in 2027, bringing another day filled with books, independent authors, small businesses and plenty of bookish magic. After a fantastic Newcastle festival in 2026, we’re so excited to be coming back! Step into a world where stories meet creativity, meet brilliant independent authors in person, discover your next favourite read and take home a signed copy (or a stack – we won’t judge).
Newcastle Racecourse, Charles Brandling Room, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5HP
Festival
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25 September 2027
Authors in the Abbey 2027 is a multi-genre book signing event which is in its third year. Authors in the Abbey takes place at Selby Abbey.
Selby Abbey, The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU
Multi-Genre Book Signing Event
Past events
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26–27 September 2026
Newcastle's first Romance & Fantasy Festival
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead, NE8 2AR
Festival
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23 July 2026
The Romance Renaissance: Panel Discussion on Why Love Stories Are Thriving
Sunderland Lit & Phil, Pop Recs,172-175 High St W, Sunderland, SR1 1UP
Panellist
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25 April 2026
From Homicide to Happily Ever After
Bob Whittaker interviews Crime Thriller Author Marrisse Whittaker and Contemporary Romance author Carrie McGovern, on how they tackle their very different genres and routes to publication.
The Word, 45 Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF
Panellist
Booking an event
Booksellers and event organisers should email trade@embrace-publishing.com with proposed dates. Event stock is available by arrangement; see the trade page for terms.