Well-known local author, Liz Shakespeare, is looking forward to a busy summer of book-signings. Liz specialises in researching true stories from Devon’s past and reviving them in engaging narratives. She will be attending a number of events this summer to sign copies of her books and to talk to members of the public.
‘The agricultural shows, festivals and markets I attend are wonderful showcases for Devon’s culture and community,’ Liz said. ‘I really enjoy the days out and the opportunities to meet readers.’
Liz, who lives in Littleham, has a long Devon ancestry which she feels has given her a good understanding of the county and its people. She has been writing for thirty-five years, and has written seven books set in Devon, bringing to life the stories she finds in old newspapers, on gravestones and in parish records.
‘I am working on my eighth book,’ Liz said, ‘but each book takes me three or four years to write because of the amount of research involved, so it will be a while before this one is ready for publication!’
Liz will be signing copies of her books at
- Woolsery Food and Craft Market on 13th July
- Appledore Craft Fair on 19th July
- Clovelly Maritime Festival on 20th July
- Mid Devon Show on 26th July
- Launceston Show on 31st July
- Hartland Farmers’ Market on 3rd August
- North Devon Show on 6th August
- Appledore Craft Fair on 9th August
- Woolsery Food and Craft Market on 10th August
- Okehampton Show on 14thAugust
- Ashwater Show on 16th August
- Chagford Show on 21st August
- Lustleigh Show on 25th August
- Holsworthy Show on 28th August
- Clovelly Crab and Lobster Festival on 31st August
- Hatherleigh Summer Market on 6th September
- Hartland Farmers’ Market on 7th September
- Tedburn St Mary Fair on 13th September
- Woolsery Food and Craft Market on 14th September
In addition, Liz will be signing books at the Westward Ho! Artisan Market on 22nd and 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and 30th August, and will be giving a talk at the Appledore Book Festival on 17th September.
Liz’s books are also available to order with free postage from www.lizshakespeare.co.uk
Books set in Devon by Liz Shakespeare
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