Andy Gilbert 14th June
What a fantastic way to finish the Leek Loves Books Festival with Andy Gilbert - Writer/Comedy Performer at Spout Brewhouse. I can't remember when I last laughed with tears streaming down my face. So observant, clever and very very naughty. Andy Gilbert, you have to come back next year!
Pete K Malley 7th June 2024
Pete had us laughing throughout an enjoyable evening talking about his writing and process. Over a beer we listened to Pete read a short story with a shocking bake off themed twist. A great night and we are looking forward to seeing what he writes next.
James Ellson 18th April 2024
James Ellson is a writer, smallholder, and speaker.
His debut novel The Trail was published in 2020, and the sequel Cold Dawn came out in 2022. Cold Summer, 3rd in the DCI Castle series, is just out!
James lives in the Peak District with his wife, and manages their smallholding, which includes bees and an orchard.
Joseph Knox 21st March 2024
We had a fab evening talking with Joseph Knox.
Joe talked about his new novel, Imposter Syndrome, and the process of getting a novel onto screen.
Margaret Moxom 15th February 2024
Footsteps In The Past - A Trilogy
Action adventure/paranormal that explores the Pottery Riots of 1842.
STOKE-ON-TRENT, England – In Margaret Moxom’s paranormal-historical novel, “Footsteps in the Past”. A nurse, named Jane, finds herself whisked back into 1842 after seeing a ghostly figure running away from the Ash Hall Nursing Home, where she works.
Rebecca Struthers December 7th 2023
An Evening in Conversation with local watchmaker, Rebecca Struthers sharing her perspective of the history of time.
We are all familiar with time, we either have lots of it, or are forever running out of it!
David Cliffe November 9th 2023
A full-house enjoyed David's inspiration for his second novel set in Edwardian Leek.
Fabulous local author who was the Editor of the Leek Post. The book is fictional but set in Leek in 1904 and full of photos and history of the time.