Morpeth Book Festival Returns with Star-Studded Lineup

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The Morpeth Book Festival is back for its fourth edition, bringing together an impressive lineup of authors from across the UK. The event, which will take place on March 21 and 22, will feature a range of talks, workshops, and conversations with some of the country's top writers. Among the highlights is a conversation between award-winning author Mari Hannah and television presenter Steph McGovern, discussing McGovern's debut novel Deadline. Other notable authors scheduled to appear include T M Logan, whose books have sold over six million copies worldwide, and B A Paris, a New York Times and Sunday Times best-selling author.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Morpeth Book Festival will take place on March 21 and 22, featuring a lineup of top authors from across the UK.
  • Mari Hannah, creator of the Kate Daniels series, will be in conversation with television presenter Steph McGovern about her debut novel Deadline.
  • T M Logan will discuss his career and latest novel, The Weekend, as well as the sale of over six million copies worldwide.
  • B A Paris will be part of a unique question-and-answer session about writing and publishing crime stories.
  • The festival will also feature talks from Scottish literary legend Alistair Moffat, thriller writer Trevor Wood, and barrister-turned-author Guy Morpuss.
  • A 'Talking Business with Writers' workshop will be hosted by Elaine Cusack and Hannah Hoare to help budding authors achieve their literary goals.

Statistics:

  • The Morpeth Book Festival is in its fourth edition.
  • More than six million copies of T M Logan's books have been sold worldwide.
  • The festival will be held at St George's United Reformed Church, The Chantry Tourist Information Centre, Morpeth Library, and the rugby club on Mitford Road.

Sources:

  • Frank Rescigno, Festival Director, Greater Morpeth Development Trust (GMDT)
  • Northumberland Libraries
  • Ticketsource.co.uk
  • Mari Hannah, author and patron of the Morpeth Book Festival
  • Steph McGovern, television presenter and author of Deadline