Coffee Morning with Local Author Chris Penhall

Coffee Morning with Local Author Chris Penhall

By Chelmsford Garden Community Trust

Writer Chris Penhall talks about her long journey to achieve her childhood dream of being a published author, and what she's learned

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Beaulieu Community Centre, Centenary Way, Beaulieu Square, Chelmsford, UK

17 Beaulieu Square Chelmsford CM1 6AU United Kingdom

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  • 2 hours
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Family & Education • Education

📚☕ Coffee Morning with Local Author Chris Penhall ☕📚Join us for an inspiring morning of conversation, creativity, and coffee!

We're delighted to welcome Chris Penhall, local author, broadcaster, and all-round book lover, for a relaxed and inspiring coffee morning at Beaulieu Community Centre on Tuesday 6th September

Chris will be sharing the story of her lifelong journey to becoming a published author – from her childhood dream to winning the Choc-Lit Search for a Star Competition in 2019 with her debut novel The House That Alice Built, and beyond.

With six published novels, a background as a radio and podcast producer (including time with BBC Essex and the Richard and Judy Podcast), and current work hosting the Books and Tunes radio show, Chris brings a wealth of creative insight and real-world experience to the table.

She’ll chat about:✨ Where she finds her inspiration✨ What she's learned along the way✨ Her current projects and what’s coming next✨ Tips for aspiring writers

A member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and The Society of Authors, Chris also runs free Writing Buddies meetups, hosts the podcast Chris and Lizzie’s Random Bookish Chats, and interviews authors for the Essex Book Festival.

Whether you’re an avid reader, budding writer, or simply curious, this is a wonderful chance to meet a local author with a passion for storytelling.

Come along for great conversation, warm drinks, and a spark of inspiration!

This event has been made possible through grant funding from Chelmsford Garden Community Council.

The House That Florence Left

By Chris Penhall

ESCAPE TO PORTUGAL FOR SUMMER SUN AND SECOND CHANCES.

Could an unlikely inheritance be the secret to Bella's happiness?

Bella Cresswell likes her life organized. But when she inherits her great-aunt Florence's house in the Algarve, her life gets decidedly disorganized.

Bella flies to Portugal hoping for a quick sale. Except there's a clause in Florence's will stopping her. Before she can sell the house, Bella must 'make it better'.

As she tries to fix-up the dilapidated property Bella finds herself caught up in the charm of the gorgeous Portuguese village. She meets the eccentric and friendly locals - including a pair of storks, Harry and Sally, who have taken up residence on her roof. Not to mention her handsome, yet mysterious, neighbour, Hugo.

Perhaps there was more to Florence's wish for Bella to make it better than she first thought. And when it's time to sell and say goodbye will Bella be able to return to her old life?

Available to buy in paperback and in e-book from https://www.amazon.co.uk/House-that-Florence-Left-heartwarming/dp/1781898073

Paperback can be ordered via Waterstones, Foyles and all major booksellers

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Chelmsford Garden Community Trust

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