Bath and North East Somerset Libraries

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

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instagram.com/robertstarling_art

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.

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instagram.com/jandunningbooks/

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

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cathyfaulkner.co.uk

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

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

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www.mariahoneker.com

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

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!

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www.rachelwardbooks.co.uk

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

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instagram.com/zulekhaa_afzal/

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

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

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celinagracebooks.com

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

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thehappybookcompany.com

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

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samusher.com

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

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thecreativepenn.com

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 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.

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anikahussain.co.uk

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

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nancywarrenauthor.com

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.

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douglaswestcott.co.uk

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.

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maudiesmith.co.uk

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

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

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jeanburnett.co.uk

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.

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nadia-ayesha.com

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

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

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

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annabellemarx.com

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

Finbar has also written a Guest Article:
Walking is Writing

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finbarhawkins.com

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

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

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x.com/authorlizlawler

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

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fleurhitchcock.wordpress.com

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

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instagram.com/bath_tour_guide

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

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nathaliegoss.com

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.

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instagram.com/writerscoyle

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

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

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lizzielaneauthor.com

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

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peirenepress.com

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

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x.com/dianacambridge

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

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alicetait.com

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.

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feast.tilda.ws

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

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instagram.com/angiemorgan123