A chance to meet new and established authors to chat informally and have your book personally signed.
An opportunity to hear your favourite authors showcase and speak across all genres, both fiction and non-fiction, exploring their ways to ignite the passion for books, writing, reading and storytelling amongst all ages of people.
The loveliest part of childhood is story time. Here’s the chance to sit and allow your imagination to wander read by the author whose stories you love. Who wouldn’t want to be a child again?
Time to encourage our younger audience to think about the beginning, middle, and end of a story. Using unique styles of creativity and brainstorming ideas why not be part of the creative writing experience.
Encouraging children to write creatively begins with inspiration and imagination.
Develop your creativity and writing skills through practical and inspiring workshops. Explore new ideas, discover your voice, and learn from experienced writers.
Enjoy an intimate celebration of words, performance, and expression through poetry and literary recitals, bringing powerful writing to life.
Author Talk brings together talented writers for an engaging discussion about their books, writing journeys, and creative inspiration.
With their sharp and perceptive style of writing, best-selling author of Girl on the Beach and The Butterfly Trap at Chapters Bookshop and Charlotte Valentine, author of the intense thrillers The Cerberus Affair and He Walks Past My House talk books with an audience Q&A to round it off.
Join Pete Moore and Dr Jocasta Webb for an engaging conversation about how mindfulness is now used widely in trauma and pain management. They will share their experiences as experts in their respective fields followed by a Q&A Session.
Simon Marlowe
Charlotte Valentine
J.V. Phaure
An opportunity to meet author and founder of Chapters Bookshop. Listen to the inspiration behind her novels and her very own bookshop
Chip Colquhoun
Together with illustrator Korky Paul, Oxford Owl storyteller Chip has produced books that literally changed lives. One example, where an almost non-verbal boy became a confident speaker thanks to these stories, in turn inspired Chip’s latest book, The Bestest Story in the World… Ever! You’ll find Chip full of advice, encouragement, and (of course) stories. Be one of the first to own his exciting new book, which is out just in time for you to get it signed here!
Pete Moore
Dr Jocasta Webb
Vaseem Khan
J.V. Phaure
Charlotte Valentine
Chip Colquhoun
Since 2007, Chip has enthralled and delighted tens of thousands of young people at events worldwide. He was one of the first Oxford Owl storytellers, holds a Guinness World Record for his storytelling, and has written over 20 children’s books – including his latest, The Bestest Story in the World… Ever!
Sade Fadipe
Rachel Churcher
James Domestic
Eve Stebbing
The research of her book took Eve and her two sons on many adventures across East Anglia, bringing her to Bradfield and Wrabness. Come to her Talk & Q&A to find out more…
Chip Colquhoun
What sort of story would you like to hear? Adventurous? Hilarious? Spooky? Storyteller Chip has collected thousands of stories from across the world, and guarantees to find one you are certain to love. He may use puppets, music, or even magic – but there will definitely be plenty of joining in…
Sade Fadipe
The Book: A Visit to Grandad to enjoy again and again. A Signed Keepsake: receive a personally signed copy of the book. The Story Beyond the Story: Beyond the pages is an interactive lived experience featuring story, song, rhythm, movement, culture and conversation, bringing Modakeke and the world of A Visit to Grandad to life.
Dr Jocasta Webb
An interactive mindfulness taster workshop and book reading for children. (7-11)
J.V. Phaure
How does the Magic Faraway Tree go from being an oak tree to … well, your imagination and a story unfolding? J.V Phaure author and founder of Chapters has a unique style of encouraging children to write creatively which begins with inspiration and imagination.
Chip Colquhoun
Oxford Owl storyteller Chip has helped many children see their stories performed onstage, published as books, and even sung at events across the world! Perhaps he could do the same for you? Bring a pen or pencil, and he’ll share everything you need to know to create, tell, and write a great story that others are certain to love.
Rachael Churcher
Give your writing a glow-up! with award-winning author and professional editor Rachel Churcher Person and Tense are powerful tools for a writer. This workshop will explore the benefits and limitations of these storytelling choices.
Simon Marlowe
How to write a novel: Simon Marlowe explains the ingredients for a classic novel and then gets you to write one yourself. Sounds easy and sometimes it is! The Independent Authors Toolkit: building on how to write a novel Simon Marlowe provides a 360° overview of the authors tools in order to practice the art of the published author.
Chip Colquhoun
James Domestic
James Domestic writes and performs poetry on subjects not many poets would cover. The title of his latest book (published by Earth Island) is self-deprecatingly titled …Is an Acquired Taste, although a number of big names from the poetry and comedy world do seem to have acquired it. Expect pathos, curiosity, and laughs.
Sade Fadipe
Simon Marlowe
Charlotte Valentine
J.V. Phaure
J.V. Phaure
Charlotte Valentine
Pete Moore
Dr Jocasta Webb
Julia Blake
J.V. Phaure
Rachel Churcher
Dr JoCasta Webb
Pete Moore
