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Crewe-born author launches debut novel aged 50

Crewe-born author launches debut novel aged 50

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire writer Jed Cope has launched his debut novel at the age 50.

Writing under his pen name Jeddy McClownFace, ‘The Chair Who Loved Me’ is a fantasy/comedy/sci-fi story for older children and adults.

February 8, 2021
Two Nantwich fundraisers join forces to support mental health charity

Two Nantwich fundraisers join forces to support mental health charity

By Hannah Youds
A Nantwich author and a children’s boutique owner have teamed up to provide parents with virtual storytelling sessions.

Sarah Mellor and Mandy Platt have teamed up for National Storytelling Week as well as Place2be’s children’s mental health week.

January 30, 2021
Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

A Nantwich mum of two’s debut children’s story book became an Amazon best-seller on the same day it was launched online.

During lockdown, Sarah Mellor, 31, was inspired by her own personal struggle with anxiety and depression, which saw her turn to writing and illustrating.

December 20, 2020
Sci-fi book on Princess Diana’s death to be launched in Nantwich

Sci-fi book on Princess Diana’s death to be launched in Nantwich

An author who’s new sci-fi work tells how Diana, Princess of Wales, was murdered by time travellers, is launching his new book in Nantwich.

February 11, 2020
7th annual “Civil War author event” to take place in Nantwich

7th annual “Civil War author event” to take place in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 7th annual ‘Civil War author event’ run by the Nantwich Book Shop & Coffee Lounge, will take place on January 24.

It will be staged on the eve of the annual Holly Holy Day ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment in the town.

January 9, 2020
Nantwich Bookshop to host author Noel Hannan

Nantwich Bookshop to host author Noel Hannan

By Jonathan White
Local author Noel K Hannan is to promote his neo-noir cyberpunk graphic novel “Streetmeat 25th Anniversary Edition” at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

He’ll be at the High Street store this Friday October 18, doors open 6.30pm, talk starts at 7pm.

October 15, 2019
“Lost Houses in Nantwich” book returns for second edition

“Lost Houses in Nantwich” book returns for second edition

The popular “Lost Houses in Nantwich” book by local authors Andrew Lamberton and the late Robin Gray is set to return.

Originally published in 2005, the book has become a local “must have” for those interested in local history and the houses that have been lost in the town and its immediate locality.

October 4, 2019
Wistaston author launches debut novel in Nantwich event

Wistaston author launches debut novel in Nantwich event

By Jonathan White
Local author Karen Kelly has launched her debut novel at an event at Nantwich Bookshop.

Karen, 51, from Wistaston, hopes her book “Lillian White’s Journey” will be a big hit with fans.

June 24, 2019
Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

By Jonathan White
Nantwich author Joan Carter will launch her book ‘Life Zumba and Now’ at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on May 3.

The 83-year-old will give a talk at the launch about her unusual autobiography which begins in the war years in Nantwich.

April 5, 2019
Nantwich Camera Club to host “A Bit of a Journey” talk by Mark Gilligan

Nantwich Camera Club to host “A Bit of a Journey” talk by Mark Gilligan

A talk called “A Bit of a Journey” by award-winning landscape photographer and author Mark Gilligan will be hosted by Nantwich Camera Club.

The talk takes place at a special event at 7.30pm on Tuesday March 26 at the club’s meeting room on Regents Park, London Road, Nantwich.

March 24, 2019
Sixth Holly Holy Day author event proves hit in Nantwich

Sixth Holly Holy Day author event proves hit in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 6th annual ‘Holly Holy Day author event’run by the Nantwich Book Shop & Coffee Lounge proved another big success.

The event, held last night (January 25) at Nantwich Methodist Church, comes on the eve of the annual “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment in the town.

January 26, 2019
Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Top children’s author Matt Buckingham will be telling stories when he visits Nantwich Library later this month.

Something fishy will be going on when Matt drops in on Saturday November 25, when he will be bringing his much-loved character Bright Stanley to the Beam Street venue.

November 16, 2017
Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author Claire Bassi has been shortlisted in this year’s Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award for a First Novel in the Bridport Prize competition with her story ‘Sugar Bird’.

Claire, just one of three to be shortlisted, wins a cash prize plus a manuscript appraisal from The Literary Consultancy to help her shape and develop her novel.

November 14, 2017