Some exciting news (and a cover reveal): my book is now available for pre-order. Fiesta is a journey through human festivity, told through a series of travel narratives set at some of the world's most remarkable festivals. Out August 14th!.

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RT @iconbooks: In two days, @DanStables will be in Malmesbury with Barn Owl Books as he shares his account of human festivity in Fiesta. J….

Thank you to everyone who came to my author event last night at the brilliant @urmstonbooks – what a lovely community bookshop

Manchester! I'm talking about Fiesta at @urmstonbooks at 7pm tonight. £5 including a drink – you can also redeem the cost of the ticket against the price of a copy of the book.

It’s an honour to have been asked to serve as a mentor for @talkingtravelwriting’s mentoring scheme this October. It’s free for aspiring travel writers and will consist of four, hour-long remote sessions with a professional travel writer.

Fantastic to be back for my fourth appearance on @dkeyewitness Where to Go podcast, talking about Fiesta and the world’s wildest festivals. Available wherever you get your podcasts. @iconbooks

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Manchester folks! Next Tuesday evening I’ll be talking at the brilliant @urmstonbooks about my new book Fiesta, travel, and what the world’s wildest festivals can teach us about human nature. Tickets here:.

I can't wait to talk about Fiesta at Marlborough's fantastic White Horse Bookshop on 23 October – tickets here:.

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It was a pleasure to be on @BBCRadioLondon with @RobertElms this morning – listen on BBC Sounds (around 11.40am).

RT @radiosmisfits: Travel writer Daniel Stables shares wild festivals from his new book Fiesta—Viking Scots, a chaotic vegetarian bash, and….

RT @iconbooks: Make sure you catch @DanStables on Destination Eat Drink Podcast talking about his new book Fiesta: A Journey Through Festiv….

A pleasure to be a guest on @TRETalkRadio this morning talking about Fiesta with @marbellagiles, who was suitably dressed for the occasion

RT @TRETalkRadio: On @marbellagiles' Let's Talk from 10.00CET - @DanStables with 'Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity', and Tim Hanna on '….

Lovely to chat about Fiesta, the solstice, druids and all that good stuff just now with @SueDaviesWilts on @BBCWiltshire.

Also out now is Shafik’s brilliant Small Earthquakes, a fascinating journey through the forgotten corners of British history in South America - get it here:.

RT @ShafikMeghji: Happy publication day to @DanStables for the brilliant Fiesta 🎉 . The book is a fascinating & illuminating exploration of….

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Fiesta is published today! The book has been in the works for years, so it feels great to finally hold it in my hands and know that it’s out there in the world. Many thanks to @iconbooks and @CullandCoAgency for making it happen. Pick up a copy wherever you get your books.