Upcoming Author Events

Join Scotland’s favourite broadcaster, Lorraine Kelly, for a special, intimate evening at St Marys Church in Queen Street, Broughty Ferry. In a rare "In Conversation" event, Lorraine will be interviewed by her daughter, journalist and podcaster Rosie Kelly Smith, as they dive into Lorraine’s flourishing career as a novelist.

The heart of the evening will focus on Lorraine’s brand-new book,The Island Secret—the highly anticipated follow-up to her Sunday Times bestseller,The Island Swimmer.

What to Expect

From the high-pressure world of breakfast television to the tranquil, atmospheric shores of Orkney, Lorraine and Rosie will explore:

• The Inspiration: Why the Orkney Islands hold such a special place in Lorraine's heart and how they inspired the "Island" series.
• The Craft: How Lorraine transitioned from decades of deadline-driven journalism to the long-form art of fiction writing.
• A Life in the Spotlight: Personal stories from Lorraine’s legendary career in broadcasting, shared through the unique lens of a mother-daughter conversation.

Event Schedule

• 7:00PM: Part One – In Conversation
• 7:45 PM: Further In-Conversation & Audience Q&A
• 8:00 PM: Event Close

Please Note: This event will run straight through without an interval. A book stall will be available so you can purchase the new book on the night if you didn't get on

Don’t miss this chance to hear the "secret" behind the stories and meet one of the UK’s most beloved icons in the heart of Dundee