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Taking place in the heart of the Northeast, this exciting event brings together a fantastic line-up of local indie authors for a day of books, conversation, and community. Your £9.50 ticket includes a complimentary drink, delicious charcuterie, entry into our prize-packed raffle, and the chance to meet and support talented writers from the region. Whether you’re a passionate reader, a book collector, or just looking for a great day out, the Northeast Indie Book Fest is the pe

<p>The older I get the younger I feel. Let me explain what I mean. Yes, my body is decrepit and every day something else seems to be aching and falling apart but my mind seems to be more frivalous and up for fun and adventure than it ever was. I don&#8217;t know if it has [&hellip;]</p>

<p>My Christmas novella is well underway! It&#8217;s a modern comical spin on one of my favourite books &#8211; Charles Dicken&#8217;s A Christmas Carol (as that&#8217;s never been done before :)) I&#8217;m really loving writing it and hoping to have it out in the world very soon! Keep tuned for updates. Karen xx</p>

<p>Happy Halloween everyone! I&#8217;m currently curled up reading &#8220;Victorian Gothic&#8221; by D R Miller. Not my usual genre to read but perfect for a gloomy Halloween binge. It&#8217;s so atmospheric and the writing is beautifully descriptive as well as being pretty damn scary too! Might not sleep tonight.</p>

<p>The follow up book to Playing with Fire &#8211; The true story of Fireman Scam is well under way. I am working on it most days with Coleen over the telephone. Getting to catch up with her in person tomorrow so really looking forward to that. Will be great to go out for lunch and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Had a lovely day out today &#8211; a bit of retail therapy and then scampi and chips at a local pub with my lovely daughter. Managed to get a designer  black velvet top for £8 from a great new charity megastore called &#8220;Daisy Chain&#8221; at Team Valley. It is going to be absolutely pefect for [&hellip;]</p>