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Free gin (and a book reading)

Posted on 16/04/2018 by Henry

I’ve been up to my ears in a new book hence the rather sporadic posting of late. It should be out in October. I’ll post more about it when it’s up online. Meanwhile a paperback of my last book Empire … Continue reading →

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Literary Festivals this summer and the Fortnum & Mason Awards

Posted on 15/05/2017 by Henry

I’m going to be talking about my book, Empire of Booze, at a few festivals this summer: Saturday 27th May 6pm – talk at the Greenwich Book Festival in conjunction with Meantime Brewery (which means free beer!) Tickets from £5 … Continue reading →

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Who will be the next Robert Parker?

Posted on 04/02/2017 by Henry

Searching around for a sequel to Empire of Booze, my book about the British and alcohol, the obvious choice is to look at other countries and their influence on what we drink. A friend suggested Khanates of Booze. There’s potential … Continue reading →

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Empire of Booze Nooze

Posted on 14/10/2016 by Henry

I have a book coming out on 3rd November. I am not sure if I have mentioned it. It’s called Empire Of Booze: British History through the Bottom of a Glass. You can order a copy by clicking on the … Continue reading →

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Rye Literary Festival 25 September (yes there will be booze)

Posted on 02/09/2016 by Henry

My book, Empire of Booze, is at the printers. There’s nothing I can do to change anything now. I’m now working on the publicity. Hopefully there should be a few articles and reviews out in November when the book hits … Continue reading →

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Empire of Booze cover is here!

Posted on 21/01/2016 by Henry

A quick post today to share my delight at my book cover. I’ve worked in publishing a long time and know what a nightmare it can be to get cover right. The problem is that too many people have an opinion. … Continue reading →

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Miles Morland’s World of Booze

Posted on 05/08/2015 by Henry

I am delighted to have Miles Morland as a guest on World of Booze. Miles has led at least five different lives: privileged child of empire, banker, bestselling writer, adventurer, and philanthropist. Yet despite all this experience, he doesn’t seem to … Continue reading →

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Apparently they make whisky in Japan!

Posted on 06/05/2015 by Henry

Whisky traditionalists will be in for a shock when they visit the Highlander Inn at Craigellachie. For, alongside an exhaustive list of whiskies from all over Scotland – some exceedingly rare – there’s a sizeable selection from Japan. This is … Continue reading →

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Extract from Empire of Booze – Sicily

Posted on 24/11/2014 by Henry

I’ve put an extract from my forthcoming book, Empire of Booze, up on the Dabbler website. I’m probably about halfway through the book and hoping it will appear as planned in very early 2016 or even extremely late 2015.  From the top … Continue reading →

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Is it meant to taste like that?

Posted on 30/03/2014 by Henry

‘Is it meant to taste like that?’ I was a bit drunk at a wine tasting the other day, actually I could start everything I write with those words, I spend my life a bit drunk at wine tastings. Anyway … Continue reading →

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