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The tour continues with Chris Shepherd’s latest appearance at the Repton Festival, hosted by the Inferno Book Club. In a special talk dedicated to the memory of Diogo Jota, Chris shared personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the creative journey behind his debut graphic novel. Big thanks to Derby University’s Tom Craig who hosted the event and … Read more

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One of the unexpected highlights of Anfield Road had the audience beaming—Chris’s captivating readings. So, we thought we’d keep that spirit alive by sharing a little treat from the Cardiff Animation Weekender. In this snippet edited by Copa Cymru, Chris brings to life a charming passage about Conor’s unforgettable first date. Sit back, relax, and … Read more

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Chris Shepherd makes his programme debut and looks ahead to his upcoming stint at the 10th Newark Book Festival with Merryn Hobson, Oliver Castle and Alex Lewczuk followed by features on the possible end of the North/South Divide with Jack Marriner Brown, Playcations with Gemma Brown and gardening tips with Simon Akeroyd. Taryn Kay, Hannah … Read more

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Anfield Road & Viking Legends at Repton Book Festival! This year’s Repton Book Festival is set to be an unforgettable journey through history, storytelling, and adventure. On Sunday 6th July at 2:30 PM, Chris will take the stage in the Fumeau Classroom at Repton School to delve into Anfield Road—bringing its stories to life with … Read more

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Chris will appear at Newark Book Festival on the 12th July. He will be talking about creative battles with Gille Ford, Eleanor Tomlinson and The Guardian’s Lucy Mangan. Gillie Ford is a retired secretary and HR manager from Nottingham, known for competing in The Great British Sewing Bee (2023). Passionate about sewing since childhood, she studied French … Read more