Breaking Waves: In Conversation with Emma Simpson
16 September 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Throughout life we are taught to go with the flow and just keep swimming, but what happens when we decide to turn the tide? Emma Simpson discovered wild […]
Throughout life we are taught to go with the flow and just keep swimming, but what happens when we decide to turn the tide?
Emma Simpson discovered wild swimming after a period of immense pain. Lost in grief, disillusioned with life, and feeling increasingly untethered from the world, she instinctively felt the pull of the water. There she found an unexpected source of hope and strength, a profound sense of connection, and a glorious sisterhood of women – each with their own remarkable stories to tell.
Emma will be in conversation with Jo McGowan from Hello Dorking to explore how finding new direction through creativity can bring about the most remarkable life changes, for her this included changing career from Air Traffic Controller to Author! This evening will be a celebration of community, renewal and the power of writing your own life story.
This event at Waterstones will include a welcome drink and nibbles on arrival, a chance to browse the store out of hours, and you also have the option to obtain a copy of Emma’s book, Breaking Waves
Please note tickets are non-refundable