Halton Libraries are thrilled to host bestselling author Kathryn Hughes for an evening tea and talk. Kathryn has written hugely popular novels such as The Letter, The Secret, The Key and her latest book, Her Last Promise.

She has sold over a million copies, is a no.1 ebook bestseller and her books have been translated into 25 languages. Join Kathryn for cream tea as she talks about her poignant and wonderfully uplifting novels. You will get the chance to ask Kathryn questions and to buy signed copies of her books. This will be a highly entertaining evening for all book (and cake!) lovers.

Tickets cost £6 to £8. They are available from Eventbrite now. There is free parking at Halton Lea Library.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

For the benefit of the public health of our community in the outbreak of Covid-19, all New Words events have been postponed. A new date for this event will be confirmed soon. 

In the meantime you can hear the Dead Ink Books author of Water Shall Refuse Them, Lucie McKnight Hardy in an exclusive live recording of the What Page Are You On? podcast hosted by Bethany Rutter and Alice Slater.

Are you a budding writer? Not sure how to get published? Northwich Library’s publishing workshop with Dead Ink Books may be the perfect starting point. Dead Ink Books are an independent, ambitious and experimental literary publisher based in Liverpool.

They will be leading this exciting workshop looking at how independent publishers work, the submissions process, how best to pitch your manuscript, best practice for writers on approaching publishing houses as well as how best to market yourself on social media. Places are limited and can be booked via Ticketsource or contact Northwich Library on 01606 275 646.

This workshop is part of New Words project, made possible with public funding from the Arts Council. Two Dead Ink novels, Water Shall Refuse Them by Lucie McKnight Hardy and Please Read This Leaflet Carefully by Karen Havelin are available to borrow from Cheshire West and Cheshire Libraries and from more public libraries across the North West.

Browse and buy Dead Ink Books plus support their brand new Patreon subscription project.

Lancashire Libraries and Spot On are thrilled to welcome two best selling crime authors  to Longton Library. Hear them talk about their work, how they write and share the secrets of their characters in an unmissable evening for crime fans. Visit Ticketsource to for tickets. Available now at £5.00

Neil White is the bestselling author of twelve crime novels, nine set in Lancashire. As well as writing crime fiction, he is a criminal solicitor, with most of that time spent as a Senior Crown Prosecutor.

Nick Oldham has written 31 crime novels including the highly addictive Henry Christie police procedural crime series. Nick used to be a serving officer in the Lancashire Constabulary. He later created Steve Flynn, a former Royal Marine and ex-policeman living in The Canary Islands. Nick’s latest Henry Christie thriller, Wildfire was published in January 2020.

Marion Dunn’s The Boxing Diaries is a blow by blow account of falling in love with boxing. Meet the author, for a fascinating evening at Bolton Library. Marion, who grew up in Bolton, will be in conversation about her compelling, often funny, inspirational memoir The Boxing Diaries, charting one woman’s incredible determination to achieve fitness goals that smash all expectations of her age and gender. This workshop is part of New Words project, made possible with public funding from the Arts Council.

The Boxing Diaries is published by North West independent publishing house Saraband. Buy a copy from Waterstones or borrow a copy from your library. There will be an opportunity to buy a signed copy of Marion’s book at this event.

Tickets are available from Eventbrite.

Lancashire Libraries and Spot On are thrilled to welcome Sharon Bolton back to Lancashire. You’re invited to enjoy an evening with Sharon at Tarleton Library. Tickets are available now at Ticketsource for £5.00.

Sharon Bolton grew up in Darwen in Lancashire and had an eclectic early career in marketing and public relations. She gave it up in 2000 to become a mother and a writer. Her first novel, Sacrifice, was voted Best New Read by Amazon UK. Awakening, won the 2010 Mary Higgins Clark Award (part of the prestigious Edgars) in the US.

She has been shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger, the Theakston’s Prize for Best Thriller, the International Thriller Writers’ Best First Novel award, the Prix Du Polar in France and the Martin Beck award in Sweden. The Craftsman was the very first Time to Read Great North West Read in 2018.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

For the benefit of the public health of our community in the outbreak of Covid-19, all New Words events have been postponed. A new date for this event will be confirmed soon.

In the meantime you can enjoy an interview with Marion on BBC Radio Four Womens Hour. Jane Garvey described Marion as “one of the most positive people I’ve ever met.” It’s a really great interview and well worth a listen on catch-up.

Morecambe, meet Marion!

Marion Dunn’s The Boxing Diaries: How I Got Hooked  is a memoir and a blow by blow account of falling in love with boxing. Meet the author, for a fascinating talk at Morecambe Library on Thursday 30 April at 7pm.

Marion will talk about her compelling, often funny, inspirational memoir, charting one woman’s incredible determination to achieve fitness goals that smash all expectations of her age and gender. Aged fifty Marion Dunn joined a boxing gym and soon became addicted; learning how to punch with the best of them. She’ll explain why boxing is a wonderful activity, how she adapted to the high-intensity fitness training and why boxing isn’t as aggressive and unwelcoming as it may seem.

The Boxing Diaries is published by North West independent publishing house Saraband and is part of New Words, made possible with public funding from the Arts Council.  There will be an opportunity to buy a signed copy of Marion’s book at this event.

Find out more on 0300 123 6703 or email Morecambe Library.

Oldham Libraries are excited to present an evening with David Nolan at Royton Library. David is a multi award-winning author, television producer and crime reporter. Join him as he talks about his new book, The Mermaid’s Pool – the follow up to Black Moss, part two of David’s ‘Manc Noir’ trilogy, set in Oldham.

There will also be a chance to buy David’s books and get them signed. This a free event, but you’ll need to register your place at Eventbrite.