# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MEET THE AUTHOR with DES PAWSON and KATIE DAYSH
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Medina Bookshop presents a special Meet The Author evening on Tuesday 4th August from 6pm as part of the Cowes Week celebrations.

Pop in for a drink and a chat with foremost expert on ropes and knots Des Pawson and genre-defying Age Of Sail novelist Katie Daysh.

Internationally renowned knot specialist Des Pawson has devoted his life to the art, history, and practical craft of ropework. Founder of the famous Knot Museum and author of numerous books on knots, sailors’ ropework, and maritime traditions, Des is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on nautical knotting and decorative rope craft. His work has preserved centuries of seafaring knowledge for new generations of sailors, historians, and enthusiasts alike.

Katie Daysh has earned acclaim for her vivid and unconventional historical fiction set during the Age of Sail. Blending rich maritime history with sharp characterisation, adventure, wit, and modern sensibility, her novels breathe fresh life into the world of wooden warships, privateers, and ocean voyages. Her work has attracted readers from both the historical fiction and maritime communities, establishing her as an exciting new voice in nautical storytelling.

Entry is free. Join us for an informal evening of conversation, books, and maritime history in the heart of Cowes.

Location
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cowes/meet-the-author-with-des-pawson-and-katie-daysh/200030201781035
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cowes
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Medina Bookshop
- **lat**: 50.7635637
- **long**: -1.2979959
- **full address**: Medina Bookshop, 50, High Street,Cowes, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MEET THE AUTHOR with DES PAWSON and KATIE DAYSH being held?
  - **A:** MEET THE AUTHOR with DES PAWSON and KATIE DAYSH takes place on Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Medina Bookshop, 50, High Street,Cowes, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MEET THE AUTHOR with DES PAWSON and KATIE DAYSH?
  - **A:** MEET THE AUTHOR with DES PAWSON and KATIE DAYSH is organized by Medina Bookshop.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MEET THE AUTHOR with DES PAWSON and KATIE DAYSH is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cowes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MEET THE AUTHOR with DES PAWSON and KATIE DAYSH sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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