Author Talks
Take a look at the individual author talks we have at our festival this year. To see our panel talks click here or to see a full run down of our programme click here.
Lyndsey Porter
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.
Joseph Knox
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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Shirley Mann
​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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​Simon Clarke
Books can write themselves. It is fascinating when this happens. I'll give you my hints and tips, and tell you what it has done for me.
Roger Elkin
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!
