Byron Bay Writers Festival 2009

'If I'd known this, I would have brought fewer underpants.' - click here

Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2009

'Please take off your clothes and lie down, Mr Imran,' she says.  - click here

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2010 – Dubai

'How stupid do you think I am?!’  - click here

'Actually, this year I’m here as a R ... R ... (choke) ... Reader’  - click here

Adventures

Citibank - UBUD Writers & Readers Festival 2010

Perth Writers Festival 2009

'Ow!  My bum hurts.' - click here

Stella Rimington and Imran Ahmad.  I know! -- reminds you of M and 007!

Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2008

'Why, oh why, do these awful things always happen to me?' - click here

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2008

'If I'd known you were coming, I'd have worn long trousers' - click here

PLEASE NOTE: The Writers’ Yurt is strictly for invited writers, authorised Festival staff and nominated guests only (all to be wearing Festival IDs, unlike this gentleman who wandered in without a pass).

Sydney Writers' Festival 2008

Dear Australia, THANK YOU for the most wonderful week of my life.  You were overwhelmingly kind and appreciative.  I love your wonderful country!  I hate to leave and I hope to come back soon.  

SWF DIARY/PHOTOS - click here

(Maybe I'll just over-stay, rent a room and write books from here.)

(Don't worry, Department of Immigration and Citizenship, I did leave.)

Imran Ahmad (who?) addresses the Cambridge Union Society 
click here

A big THANK YOU to those people (nearly 200) who came to my event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2007.  You were the most wonderful audience anyone could have wished for. You laughed heartily when you were supposed to laugh, you listened quietly when you were supposed to listen, you asked thoughtful questions afterwards.  Your comments to me in the signing queue were very generous and I am deeply grateful.  It was the best day of my life. Also to the organisers and staff of the Festival for having me and being so welcoming.  THANK YOU!  

FESTIVAL DIARY/PHOTOS - click here

What happened at the YoungMinds 2007 Book Award?  - click here!