Wolverhampton Literature Festival 'celebrates creative wealth' of Black Country
"There's a creative revolution happening in Wolverhampton - and I'm so excited to be part of it."
The Black Country's own local author Miranda Dickinson is 'delighted' to have been asked back to speak at this year's Wolverhampton Literature Festival.
Having just published her ninth book, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, the six-times Sunday Times best-selling author will be discussing how she came to write the novel, as well as giving audience members a 'sneak peek' of her yet-to-be-published tenth book.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea is described as a 'sparkling tale of love, life and finding magic where you least expect it'.
Mother-of-one Miranda, who lives in Sedgley, said: "It's probably the most personal book I've ever written, as I sadly lost my dad while I was writing it, and the character in the story also lost her father.
"I'll be talking a bit about how I got into writing too, and about my tenth novel is coming out in September, called The Day We Meet Again. I'll be reading a sneak peek of it at the literature festival, which will be a world exclusive in Wolverhampton.
"It's a proper love story, which I think would work well as a movie. If there are any movie directors at Wolverhampton Literature Festival!"
This is Miranda's second time at the Lit Fest, and she said she was overjoyed to be asked back by organisers.
Her books have sold more than one million copies worldwide, and have been international best-sellers in four countries.
"I do talks all across the country but don't often get the opportunity to do stuff at home so it's really nice to do something just round the corner from home," Miranda added.
"I think the festival is just really lovely as it celebrates the creative wealth we have in the Black Country. This area is often overlooked.
"My publishers are from London and they are often surprised and shocked at the amount of authors and talent that come from here.
"There's a creative revolution happening in Wolverhampton. It's so lovely to be able to celebrate it and be a part of it. The line up is incredible this year, and to be a part of it is a huge honour for me."
Miranda, age 46, has been officially writing for 10 years having previously worked in a range of different jobs including copywriting, teaching, and in a coffee shop.
Born in Kingswinford, she now lives in Sedgley with husband Bob and four-year-old daughter Flo.
See Miranda Dickinson at Central Library in Wolverhampton tomorrow (Saturday) from 1 to 2pm.
The talk is free but please contact the library to reserve a place on 01902 552025.
Visit wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk for more about this year's festival.
