Author talk for the Warwickshire Federation of the WI

This week, I gave an ‘author talk’ to the Warwickshire Federation of the Women’s Institute, as part of their literary afternoon. A private event held at the Unitarian Chapel, Warwick and I was delighted to speak alongside author, Fran Hill. 

​On arrival, the venue’s Georgian styled decoration of coloured ceiling and white plaster detailing reminded me of the Assembly Rooms in Bath – which I attended many years ago. I love stained glass windows so couldn’t help myself on spying the rose window.
 
I had a forty minute slot which was tight for me as my usual talks can easily last ninety minutes! Anyway, I managed to slice and dice the specifics into the time available. The local bookstore had provided a supply of our books for sale so we each did a ‘signing’ session after our talks. It was lovely having the chance to speak to so many women plus, hear Fran’s publication story. 
 
Topics covered:
 
Secret scribbler                                     Romantic Novelists' Association
Being a good girl                                   Rejections
The ‘cot’ room                                       Writing retreats
​Writing groups                                      Village life
Euston station & St James’                   Pride & Prejudice
Jane Austen’s proposal                         Narnia
​Katie Fforde’s bursary                          Dreams
School Careers advisors                      Open University
Foundling                                            

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