Meet the Author

Author T.M. Logan tells us about his new thriller ‘The Holiday’, the art of ‘the twist’, and why he chose to become a writer rather than an astronaut.

Author Ruth Jones MBE discusses the differences between novel and TV writing and tells us what books are on her ‘to read’ pile.

Queen of Crime Val McDermid talks about the evolution of the genre and her writing process, and encourages you to say hello to her at the Slaughter in Southwold crime festival.

Former journalist turned author Eve Chase talks about creating an immersive sense of place and her new book ‘The Glass House’.

Author and Suffolk librarian Sophie Green tells us all about her first children’s novel, ‘Potkin and Stubbs’, and shares her literary influences growing up.

Journalism graduate turned author Stacey Halls talks to us about her debut novel ‘The Familiars’ and the importance of libraries in her life.

Bestselling author LJ Ross introduces us to DCI Ryan and tells us about her next book and unconventional route to being published.

Bestselling author Scott Mariani tells us how he created his much-loved character Ben Hope and tells us about the hero’s latest and forthcoming adventures.

Award-winning author Samantha Harvey goes in depth about her latest novel ‘The Western Wind’ and talks about how she immersed herself in 15th Century life to research for the story.

CWA Gold Dagger award-winning mystery and thriller novelist Mick Herron tells us how libraries have allowed him to read widely and voraciously.

Writer and journalist Alice Feeney talks to us about her debut thriller ‘Sometimes I Lie’ and shares some of her favourite thriller authors.

Husband-and-wife team Sean French and Nicci Gerrard, aka Nicci French, talk about their literary influences, writing practices, and the enjoyment they derive from meeting readers at Suffolk’s libraries.

Playwright, screenwriter, actor and author Alan Bennett talks about his childhood love of Just William and his mother’s exaltation of writers, and encourages readers to use their local libraries

Dame Hilary Mantel tells us why she chose to write about Thomas Cromwell, the advantages of writing short stories in the first person, and the importance of using, celebrating and promoting your local library.