Join Book Club and Eve Ainsworth as she chats with fellow romance writers Laura Wilkinson and Lisa Brace. They will discuss their writing journeys, the processes as well as why they feel drawn to write romance fiction. They will discuss the appeal of reading romance fiction, as well as the stigma attached to it.
The evening starts with free tea, coffee and cake, alongside the Book Swap Table - bring a book and take a book or more, with a donation to Book Club's Zambia book project. There will be an hour of chat with the authors, followed by Q & A from the auduience. There will be an opportunity to buy books from the authors - please bring cash.
There will also be the opportunity to purchase books on the evening with Waterstones, and have them signed by the authors.
This is a FREE event taking place in The Revive Cafe at The Charis Centre in West Green.
There is a car park at the rear of the building, located at the end of the driveway off Town Barn Road. RH11 7EB.
Book Club meets on the seond Friday of each month to discuss and share recommendations based around a theme.
Each March they are delighted to host WORDfest and local authors. Everyone is welcome to join them.
LAURA WILKINSON
Laura is a feminist and lover of ginger hair. A resident of a shabby quarter of Brighton, she likes to write romantic stories which provide food for thought. Her novels are That Night In New York, Crossing the Line, Skin Deep, Redemption Song and The Family Line. Crossing the Line was a Welsh Books Council book of the month and Skin Deep was longlisted for Not the Booker Prize.
Her latest, That Night In New York is a love story set in two of the most iconic cities in the world. It follows agony aunt and resolute singleton Steph and lonely architect Harry who first meet in a city-wide blackout.
Alongside writing, she tutors on the Creative Writing MA at West Dean, for the CWP in Brighton and works as an editor, mentor and book coach. She has a passion for fashion and anything which glitters. In another life, she might have been a magpie.
For more information find her here: www.laura-wilkinson.co.uk
Twitter/X @ScorpioScribble Facebook: Laura Wilkinson Author Instagram: laura_wilkinsonwriter
LISA BRACE
Lisa Brace is an award-winning writer who combines penning novels with running her own business in the beautiful surroundings of West Sussex. She has worked as a journalist and copywriter for over twenty years, giving her the chance to be nosy as part of the day job.
Her debut novel, Star Survivor – a romcom with a dark twist, was published in March 2024, her historical romance, Swim, was published shortly after in June 2024. Her second historical romance, The Fastest Girl on Earth, is due to be published in June 2025.
When not writing, and running writing retreats in the south of England, Lisa enjoys walking her dog, reading everything she can lay her hands on, and baking elaborate cakes.
Social media handles - lbrace_author (Insta); LisaBraceAuthor (Facebook), and website www.lisabrace.co.uk
EVE AINSWORTH
Eve Ainsworth is a public speaker, creative workshop coordinator and award-winning author who draws from her extensive work with teenagers managing emotional and behavioural issues to write authentic, honest and real novels for young people and adults. Eve’s adult debut, Duckling, was published by Penguin Random House in 2022. She has had short stories published in magazines such as Writers’ Forum and Prima and articles posted online for the Guardian, Metro and BookTrust. Eve is also a champion for working class voices, has set up the Working Class Writers Network and is an experienced mentor.
Her latest book for adults Pieces of Us is published this February.
https://eveainsworth.com