Bath and North East Somerset Libraries

Author’s and Small Publishers Fair

Bath Central Library, Saturday 21 February, 11:00 – 3:00pm

We’re bringing together a fantastic group of local authors for a very special event! You can meet children’s, teen, adult, and local interest authors all here at the library. Come along, say hello and buy books direct from the authors!

Scroll down to see all the authors, and click on their pictures or names to find out more about them. Jump to Children’s, Young Adults, or Adults.

Children’s

Robert Starling

Alex Cotter

Alex Cotter

Angie Morgan

Angie Morgan

Annelise Gray

Annelise Gray

Emma Perry

Emma Perry

Emma Read

Sophie Cleverly

Jo Nadin

Jo Nadin

Nathalie Goss

Nathalie Goss

Julia Seal

Julia Seal

Sarah Coyle

Sarah Coyle

Sarah Surgey

Sarah Surgey

Sian-Louise Tarn

Sian-Louise Tarn

Tamsin Mori

Tamsin Mori

Cathy Faulkner

Young Adults

Jan Dunning

Rachel Delahaye

Rachel Delahaye

Finbar Hawkins

Daniella Draven

Daniella Draven

Luke Palmer

Luke Palmer

Mark Tanner

Mark Tanner

Adults

Aletta Stevens

Aletta Stevens

Ben Grose

Ben Grose

Dandy Smith

Dandy Smith

Debbie Young

Debbie Young

Justin Newland

Justin Newland

Michael T Phillips

Michael T Phillips

Mina Bancheva

Mina Bancheva

Nicky Marshall

Nicky Marshall

Jeff Dowson

Jeff Dowson

Stephen Timmons

Stephen Timmons

Heather Jo Reed

Heather Jo Reed

Helen Fripp

Helen Fripp

Jac Forsyth

Jac Forsyth

Jean Burnett

Jean Burnett

Jane Lark

Jane Lark

Diana Cambridge

Zoë Somerville

Zoë Somerville

Jon Hamp

Jon Hamp

Jorik Mol

Jorik Mol

June Wentland

June Wentland

Ruth Venn

Ruth Venn

T G Reid

T G Reid

Vanessa Tanner

Vanessa Tanner

Tony Lee Moral

Tony Lee Moral

Ali Bacon

Ali Bacon

Felice Hardy

Felice Hardy

Jane Duffus

Jane Duffus

Steve Richards

Steve Richards

James Hawes

James Hawes

Publishers

Frome Writers’ Collective

Frome Writers' Collective

Artists’ Book Club Dove

Artists' Book Club Dove

AxeRiver Books

AxeRiver Books

Silver Crow Books

Silver Crow Books

Frome Writers’ Collective

Wells Fountain Poets

Bath International Press and Publishing

Bath International Press and Publishing
Festival of Libraries

Robert Starling

Robert Starling is a children’s author and illustrator best known for his books Fergal is Fuming! and Fergal meets Fern.

Fergal is Fuming by Robert Starling

Find out more:
instagram.com/robertstarling_art

Jan Dunning

Jan Dunning is a Young Adult author best known for her book Mirror Me. Jan’s newest book is the Last Thing You’ll Hear.

The Last Thing You'll Hear by Jan Dunning

Find out more:
instagram.com/jandunningbooks/

Cathy Faulkner

Cathy is lecturer at Bristol University, her debut novel Digging for Victory was longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal.

Digging for Victory by Cathy Faulkner

Find out more:
cathyfaulkner.co.uk

David Williamson

Bath Between The Wars by David Williamson

David’s newest book, Bath Between the Wars, is a detailed social history of the spa city of Bath in Somerset from the end of the First World War up to the beginning of the Second.

Maria Honeker

Image credit: Anna Barclay

Maria was inspired to write her book Eat Naturally - A Cancer Survivor's Cookbook after her diagnosis with cancer in 2017.

Eat Naturally by Maria Honeker

Maria has also written a Guest Article:
From Garden to Plate in a Quest to Eat Naturally

Find out more:
www.mariahoneker.com

Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward is an award-winning author of adult crime books, YA thrillers and non-fiction. The Supermarket Mysteries series are her latest books.

The Missing Heirloom Mystery by Rachel Ward

Rachel helps lead our Bath Bloodhounds book group, she is taking part in two other events during the festival and you can read an interview with her!

Murder Most Cozy
Crime Writing and Other Stories with Rachel Ward

Find out more:
www.rachelwardbooks.co.uk

Zulekha Afzal

Zulekha is a young adult fantasy author; her first book Dancers of the Dawn was published in 2024.

Dancers of the Dawn by Zulekha Afzal

Find out more:
instagram.com/zulekhaa_afzal/

Celina Grace

Celina writes writes psychological thrillers, mysteries, police procedurals and historical cosy mysteries. Her latest book is Murder at Merisham Lodge.

Murder at Merisham lodge by Celina Grace

Celina has also written a Guest Article:
Where Do You Get Your Ideas?

Find out more:
celinagracebooks.com

Tessa Cobbs

Tessa is an artist, children’s book illustrator and author. Best known for her book Why I Swim.

Why I Swim by Tessa Cobbs

Find out more:
thehappybookcompany.com

Sam Usher

Sam is an author and illustrator. His picture books include the titles Snow and Zoom: Adventures with Grandad.

Snow by Sam Usher

Find out more:
samusher.com

Joanna Penn

Joanna is a bestselling New York Times and USA Today author who writes across multiple genres, including non fiction, horror and crime.

Spear of Destiny by Joanna Penn

Find out more:
thecreativepenn.com

Sian-Louise Tarn

Darling you're a Daisy by Sian-Louise Tarn

Sian-Louise is a mum and a youth worker. Her books are inspired by her work and family life. Darling, you’re a Daisy is her latest book.

Sian-Louise has also written a Guest Article:
Fear

Anika Hussain

Anika writes young adult books with South Asian characters at the heart of the story. She is best known for her book This is How You Fall in Love.

This is How You Fall in Love by Anika Hussain

Find out more:
anikahussain.co.uk

Nancy Warren

Nancy is a USA Today bestselling author of romance and cosy mystery. She is well known for her Vampire Knitting Club series.

The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren

Find out more:
nancywarrenauthor.com

Douglas Westcott

Bestselling author Douglas Westcott is a pseudonym for one of Bath’s well known businessmen. His two novels are set in the city of Bath.

An Unfolding Soul by Douglas Westcott

Find out more:
douglaswestcott.co.uk

Maudie Smith

Maudie is a children’s author who has written middle grade series, books for developing readers and picture books. Her latest book is called A Hat Full of Sea.

A Hat Full of Sea Maudie Smith

Find out more:
maudiesmith.co.uk

Emma Read

Emma writes children’s books for middle grade readers. She is best known for her titles the House Trap and Milton the Mighty.

The House Trap by Emma Read

Jean Burnett

Jean is a historical fiction writer who is best known for her Pride and Prejudice follow on Who Needs Mr Darcy?

Who Needs Mr Darcy by Jean Burnett

Find out more:
jeanburnett.co.uk

Nadia Ayesha

Nadia is student at the Bath Spa MA in writing for young people. Her debut novel Showers of Luck is inspired by a true story and her Peranakan heritage.

Showers of Luck by Nadia Ayesha

Find out more:
nadia-ayesha.com

Sophie Cleverly

Sophie is the author of the well known Scarlet and Ivy and The Violet Veil Series. Her books have been published worldwide.

Scarlet and Ivy the Lights Under The Lake by Sophie Cleverly

Annabelle Marx

Annabelle is the bestselling author of the Herbalist’s Secret. Her next novel will be released in 2025.

The Herbalist's Secret by Annabelle Marx

Annabelle has previously written a guest article:
Lets Talk About Libraries

Find out more:
annabellemarx.com

Finbar Hawkins

Finbar is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA in writing for young people. His debut book Witch is based in 1646 Somerset.

Witch by Finbar Hawkins

Finbar has also written a Guest Article:
Walking is Writing

Find out more:
finbarhawkins.com

Liz Lawler

Liz is the bestselling author of the psychological thriller Don’t Wake Up. Her most recent title is My Husband’s Lies.

Don't Wake Up by Liz Lawler

Liz has also written a Guest Article:
A World without Books?

Find out more:
x.com/authorlizlawler

Fleur Hitchcock

Fleur’s children’s book have been selected for, shortlisted or won many honours. Her latest book is Murder at Wintertide.

Murder at Wintertide by Fleur Hitchcock

Find out more:
fleurhitchcock.wordpress.com

Jenny Knight

Jenny is a local historian best known for her pictorial guides of Bath, Bath Through Time and Bath History Tour.

Bath History Tour by Jenny Knight

Find out more:
instagram.com/bath_tour_guide

Nathalie Goss

Nathalie is a children’s book illustrator known for the best selling book We All Belong.

We all belong by Nathalie Goss

Find out more:
nathaliegoss.com

Sarah Coyle

Sarah writes interactive children’s books that allow the reader to choose what happens. Pick a Story: a Monster Princess Shark Adventure is her latest book.

Pick a Story by Sarah Coyle

Find out more:
instagram.com/writerscoyle

Lizzie Lane

Lizzie has nearly 70 books published, including the bestselling Tobacco Girls series. She also writes murder mysteries as Jean G Goodhind.

The Tobacco Girls by Lizzie Lane

Lizzie has also written a Guest Article:
How to Write a Bestseller

Find out more:
lizzielaneauthor.com

Peirene Press

Peirene Press is an award winning independent publisher of new voices and great books from around the world.

Find out more:
peirenepress.com

Diana Cambridge

Diana is an award winning journalist. Her first fiction book is Don’t Think a Single Thought.

Don’t Think a Single Thought by Diana Cambridge

Find out more:
x.com/dianacambridge

Alice Tait

Alice is a well known illustrator and author of the children’s picture book series No, Nancy No!

No, Nancy, No by Alice Tait

Find out more:
alicetait.com

Feast

Feast is a Bath-based small publishers. Feast Zine showcases art, poetry, photography, writing and recipes. They currently have two issues published - Count Your Blessings and Chimera.

Find out more:
feast.tilda.ws

Angie Morgan

Angie Morgan

Angie has been writing and illustrating books for children since 2010. She is known for Enormouse, Shouty Arthur and the Sedric series.

I Really Don't Like Parties by Angie Morgan

Find out more:
instagram.com/angiemorgan123