Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
Join Leodora Darlington at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival on their infamous Critic’s New Blood stage, where she’ll join fellow authors Anna Maloney, M.K. Oliver and Mel Pennant in conversation with Natasha Cooper.
Black Ballad Weekender
Join Leodora Darlington at Black Ballad Weekender for her How To Write Compelling Stories workshop. Live from the Penguin Culture Stage.
Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival
Join Leodora Darlington, Tracey Maton and Julie Mae Cohen at the 'Are They, or Aren't They' unreliable narrators panel as part of the Bloody Scotland weekend of talks and events.
Barnes Book Festival: New Voices Event
Debut author Leodora Darlington talks with award-winning journalist and editor Meena Alexander about writing a first novel, female protagonists and using murder as a lens to explore race, power and gender. In her blistering, psychological thrillerDarlington crafts a complex tale of guilt, trauma and paranoia, where family secrets are stretched to their limit. Tense, clever and subverting reader expectation, The Exes challenges preconceived ideas about women and violence by giving her protagonist the disruptive power of being prepared to kill.
Henley Literary Festival
How do you find a killer you helped disappear? Would you start a crime wave to get on the property ladder? After last year’s sell-out, Olympic icon and crime fiction fan Dame Katherine Grainger brings three multi-talented writers in for questioning: No.1 bestseller and Harry Wild showrunner Jo Spain with Never to be Found; author, actor and Line of Duty murder victim Andi Osho with the darkly funny Most Wanted; and editor Leodora Darlington with her Good Morning America pick and acclaimed debut, The Exes.
Fatal Shore Festival: Fresh Blood
Join Leodora Darlington, alongside fellow debut authors Penny Stephens, Iona Hepburn and M.K. Oliver for a conversation about their debut novels, being “Fresh Blood” and being a part of the Crime Writing Community. Chaired by Elly Griffiths.
Capital Crime Festival
On the Goldboro Books stage, join Leodora and guests for … Crimes of Passion: Leodora Darlington, L M Chilton and Yemi Dipeolu discuss the growing popularity of messy relationships taking a deadly turn in crime fiction with Tanya Sweeney.
Veranda Books Presents: Imani Thompson & Leodora Darlington in conversation
What a line-up! Discussing their debut novels, we are thrilled to bring you Imani Thompson and Leodora Darlington, in conversation with Madeleine Feeny.
We know this will be a fantastic conversation, led by Madeleine Feeny, a writer and critic, whose work has appeared everywhere from the Sunday Times Style to the Spectator.
Dead Write: Bangalore Literature Festival
Join Leodora Darlington for two panels across the Bangalore Literature Festival’s Dead Write, a crime literary festival.
Leodora will be appearing on 23rd May between 4:45-5:30pm for Dead Exes and Dark Secrets and on 24th May between 4:15-5.30pm for Crime Clues: Writing a Bestseller.
Clare Douglas, C.L. Taylor & Sarah Vaughan in Conversation with Leodora Darlington
We welcome three queens of the twisty thriller Claire Douglas, C. L. Taylor & Sarah to Liverpool to hear about their stunning new novels, in conversation with Leodora Darlington.
An Evening with Leodora Darlington at Hillingdon Libraries
Join us for an exciting evening with debut author Leodora Darlington to discuss her thrilling new book 'The Exes'.
Discover the twists and turns in this exciting new thriller from the former Brunel University student.
Afrori Books In Conversation with Dorothy Koomson
Come and join us at Afrori Books for this double book launch of two of this years biggest books.
Gail's Book Club
Join us for a warm and thought‑provoking early evening with author Leodora Darlington at GAIL’s Bakery Southwark Firestation.
Bay Tales 2026
One of the biggest crime fiction events in the UK!
The all-day event features panels, author signings and plenty of surprises.
Appearance on Good Morning America
"The Exes" by Leodora Darlington is the "GMA" Book Club pick for February.
This relationship-focused thriller follows the story of Natalie, who is trying to make sure her husband James does not wind up dead like her three former lovers.
Leodora on Book of the Month Live
Leodora Darlington stopped by our office to chat about her debut novel The Exes, and immediately started spilling secrets. We got into her original (much deadlier) working title, daddy issues, and dating red flags. It's a conversation about rage, relationships, and the monsters we inherit.
Liz's Book Bar: The Exes Release Party
Get ready to dive into drama, love, and unexpected twists in THE EXES by Leodora Darlington - a book release launch you won't want to miss!
In Conversation with Leodora Darlington
Join Leodora Darlington and the team at The Mysterious Bookshop in Tribeca, New York.
This is Not A Love Story Panel
We’re delighted to present, in partnership with Dark Matter, an unapologetic celebration of love in all its messy, thrilling and unexpected forms. From family bonds and deep friendships to obsession, revenge and love gone dangerously wrong, four brilliant authors turn the Valentine’s narrative on its head.
Baringa Black History Month 2025 - Cultural Showcase
A private event for Baringa, featuring a cultural showcase in celebration of Black History Month.
Leodora will showcase her upcoming novel The Exes and to talk about her journey of becoming an author, building eminence and amplifying under-represented voices in the literary world.
Buzz Books Panel Fall/Winter 2025
Join Buzz Books for an engaging discussion with acclaimed authors and their editor presenting their Fall/Winter 2025 season books. Panel includes Ann Packer, who is releasing their first book in a decade, and hotly-anticipated debut author Shen Tao.
Noir at the Bar
Eleven authors read extracts from their work in this fun and relaxed event in St Albans.