Author Talks

The Staffordshire Moorlands saw the development of many horse-drawn railway lines. These included the first line to be made into a legislative enactment. In the 1880's a line almost a mile long existed underground at the Ecton copper mine much of this is still intact. Hear all about these lines and more at Lindsey Porters talk on the 7th June at the Leek Loves Books festival.

Join former Waterstones Crime Fiction buyer, turned bestselling author, Joseph Knox (Sirens, True Crime Story) as he discusses his journey to publication and a life in crime.

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​Award-winning author, Shirley Mann talks about how the real women of WW2 who inspired her books, broke glass ceilings for future generations.

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The Mystery of Academia. 

Roger Elkin has won 63 First Prizes in International Open Poetry Competitions, and several Awards for his poetry. In this Question and Answer session, Roger will share with you his insights, secrets and strategies! Don’t miss this chance - come along loaded with your questions!

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