Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known to us as the creator of Sherlock Holmes. But this fascinating man was far more than that: a wide-ranging writer; a medical scientist; an historian; an evangelist for the British Empire; an amateur detective in his own right; and a spiritualist.
Of Adelaide he said: ‘I have seen few such cities, so pretty, so orderly and so self-sufficing".’
This illustrated talk explores his life from a broad perspective.
Talks on Crime Fiction
I love giving talks about crime fiction (and my books) to clubs, societies, U3As, retirement villages and such like. All events are held in South Australia, usually in Adelaide or nearby.
Be warned! I ask the audience lots of questions...
Please contact me if you would like to arrange a talk or if you would like to know more.
ABOUT MY CRIME FICTION TALK:
"In this light-hearted, well-illustrated and interactive talk, David Kilner will discuss crime fiction in its many forms from its origins 250 years ago through the years to contemporary fiction. Along the way he'll look at the impact of film and television on crime writing and ask what does reading or watching crime fiction actually do for us? Finally he'll talk about his own books - how they came to be written, some of the challenges of writing and why he chose his characters. Book signings available at the end."
NEW TALKS
I have added two new talks to my list -
This illustrated talk explores his life from a broad perspective.
LISTEN
To access a copy of my crime fiction talk, you will need to sign up to my mailing list.
SOME FEEDBACK
'All attending made it sure to us how much they had enjoyed your presentation,and we would like to again express our thanks for such an interesting evening.' (Pat Matthews, Public Relations Officer, Friends of Holdfast Bay Library, 20 April 2016)
'Recently I heard David Kilner give a brilliant chronological power point presentation on the history of 250 years of published crime writing illustrated by the appropriate book covers. This was followed by categorising the books into genre, e.g. psychological thrillers and many more. He also spoke of the research into his own crime books The Climate Change Murders and The Rock Art Murders with Skyla Merrick as the main character in these exciting mystery stories. I came away with a much greater knowledge of Crime writing and an appreciation of the amount of research undertaken to have produced such a fine informed presentation.' (Jenny Hills, Chairperson, Friends of Walkerville Library 20 October 2016)
'Thank you David for yesterday's talk ..it was so interesting and well presented ..we will call on you again sometime.' (Judith Atherton, Chairperson, Noarlunga U3A, 9 June 2017)
'Your presentation was much appreciated...' (Ursula Dahl, President, Lyceum Club, 9 February 2017)
'Thanks again for your excellent talk on Friday. It was both informative and entertaining. There were a number of appreciative comments while we were clearing up after the meeting.' (Allan Fox, President, Marino Men's Probus Club, 13 October 2017)
'Interesting, and delivered comprehensively with humour.' (Bob Watson, attendee at Marion Library talk)
'A great presentation , thoroughly enjoyed the whole presentation.' (Peter Wallace, U3A, Charles Sturt)
'A most interesting and professional presentation [which] gave us greater knowledge of crime writing'. (Yankalilla Men's Probus Club)
'David, thank you for the most interesting talk on Crime Fiction yesterday, I had members' coming to me later saying how much they had enjoyed it.Wishing you all the best for the future.' (Cathy Stauner, Flagstaff Hill Ladies Probus Club)
Of Adelaide he said: ‘I have seen few such cities, so pretty, so orderly and so self-sufficing".’
This illustrated talk explores his life from a broad perspective.
Talks on Crime Fiction
I love giving talks about crime fiction (and my books) to clubs, societies, U3As, retirement villages and such like. All events are held in South Australia, usually in Adelaide or nearby.
Be warned! I ask the audience lots of questions...
Please contact me if you would like to arrange a talk or if you would like to know more.
ABOUT MY CRIME FICTION TALK:
"In this light-hearted, well-illustrated and interactive talk, David Kilner will discuss crime fiction in its many forms from its origins 250 years ago through the years to contemporary fiction. Along the way he'll look at the impact of film and television on crime writing and ask what does reading or watching crime fiction actually do for us? Finally he'll talk about his own books - how they came to be written, some of the challenges of writing and why he chose his characters. Book signings available at the end."
NEW TALKS
I have added two new talks to my list -
- Agatha Christie - Her Life
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - His Life
This illustrated talk explores his life from a broad perspective.
LISTEN
To access a copy of my crime fiction talk, you will need to sign up to my mailing list.
SOME FEEDBACK
'All attending made it sure to us how much they had enjoyed your presentation,and we would like to again express our thanks for such an interesting evening.' (Pat Matthews, Public Relations Officer, Friends of Holdfast Bay Library, 20 April 2016)
'Recently I heard David Kilner give a brilliant chronological power point presentation on the history of 250 years of published crime writing illustrated by the appropriate book covers. This was followed by categorising the books into genre, e.g. psychological thrillers and many more. He also spoke of the research into his own crime books The Climate Change Murders and The Rock Art Murders with Skyla Merrick as the main character in these exciting mystery stories. I came away with a much greater knowledge of Crime writing and an appreciation of the amount of research undertaken to have produced such a fine informed presentation.' (Jenny Hills, Chairperson, Friends of Walkerville Library 20 October 2016)
'Thank you David for yesterday's talk ..it was so interesting and well presented ..we will call on you again sometime.' (Judith Atherton, Chairperson, Noarlunga U3A, 9 June 2017)
'Your presentation was much appreciated...' (Ursula Dahl, President, Lyceum Club, 9 February 2017)
'Thanks again for your excellent talk on Friday. It was both informative and entertaining. There were a number of appreciative comments while we were clearing up after the meeting.' (Allan Fox, President, Marino Men's Probus Club, 13 October 2017)
'Interesting, and delivered comprehensively with humour.' (Bob Watson, attendee at Marion Library talk)
'A great presentation , thoroughly enjoyed the whole presentation.' (Peter Wallace, U3A, Charles Sturt)
'A most interesting and professional presentation [which] gave us greater knowledge of crime writing'. (Yankalilla Men's Probus Club)
'David, thank you for the most interesting talk on Crime Fiction yesterday, I had members' coming to me later saying how much they had enjoyed it.Wishing you all the best for the future.' (Cathy Stauner, Flagstaff Hill Ladies Probus Club)
At Burnside Probus Club, South Australia
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At The Friends of Campbelltown Library, South Australia
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