Authors in the Crypt: With Zoë Richards

Join us for the latest in our Authors in the Crypt series featuring a fascinating talk by Zoë Richards. Popular north west author Zoë is also a podcast host, suicide survivor and mindset coach and you can expect a frank, fun and fascinating afternoon in her company.

Authors in the Crypt: With Zoë Richards includes a talk by author Zoë Richards which follows a two-course summer meal created by Checks & Greys.

About Zoë Richards

Zoë Richards worked for the NHS as an improvement programme manager, reforming how children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are supported in healthcare. She is now a Mindset Coach and still works as a consultant in health and care transformation. Her twice-weekly podcast ‘Write, Damn It!’ launched in early 2023 and has already attracted a range of well-known authors. Writing gives her an escape from the intensity of work and caring for her husband who has MS.

She lives in Southport, has been married to Rob for 35 years, and they have a grown-up daughter, a baby granddaughter and a cockapoo who will never grow up.

About Her Books

Zoe’s debut novel ‘Garden of Her Heart’ is a story of recovery, community and purpose through rescuing a kitchen garden at Pinewoods Retreat. When Holly Bush is made redundant with gardening leave after a brutal attack, she decides to visit a retreat. There, she finds friendship and a garden in need of love, she ends up doing literal gardening leave, bringing the community of guests together. Holly works on both her mental and physical scars and discovers an inner strength. Universally described as “a hug in a book”, “heartwarming”, and a “perfect holiday read”, Holly’s story sensitively covers themes of mental health and friendship.

As a suicide survivor, talking therapies didn’t work for her, so in writing Garden of Her Heart, Zoë wanted to show how there are other ways we can manage our recovery in a way that works best for us.

Her second novel, ‘Tell It to the Bees’ – a standalone sequel – is out in August 2025. With repairs to be done, rising costs, and not enough guests, owner Lorraine attempts to fix everything herself. Then, wealthy and successful businesswoman Georgie books herself in. And she isn’t there for relaxation. As everything that Lorraine has created starts to fall apart, Georgie sets out to deliver on the mission she’s been sent on by a ruthless local developer.

Event Details:

Location

The event will take place in stunning, newly renovated Crypt at Blackburn Cathedral.

Timings

12pm – 12:15pm Arrival and Reception

12:15pm – 1.30pm Two Course Summer Meal by Checks & Greys

1:30pm – 2:30pm Author Talk with Zoe Richards Followed by Audience Q&A

Books

Both of Zoë’s books will be available to purchase on the day, thanks to our friends at Waterstones, Blackburn.

Tickets

Tickets for this very special event are £25 which includes a two-course meal and refreshments.

Thank you for your support

Buying a ticket and attending this event helps to secure the long-term future of your Cathedral so that we can remain open to all, both now and for future generations. All ticket sales contribute to the hosting costs, helping us stage more events like this in the future. We thank you for your support.

By buying a ticket and attending this event, you will be helping to secure the long-term future of your Cathedral so that it can remain open to all, both now and for future generations. All ticket sales contribute to the hosting costs and help us stage more events like this in the future. We thank you for your support.

Ticket Refund Policy

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Refund Eligibility:

• Refunds will only be issued in the event of cancellation by the event promoter.

Cancellation by Promoter:

• In the unlikely circumstance that the Black Dyke Band event is canceled by the promoter, full refunds will be automatically processed for all ticket holders.

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