In Conversation with Karen Storey

In Conversation with Karen Storey at Southam Library

Aimee Hawkins (Reader Development Librarian) will be interviewing Karen Storey about her debut novel, The Approval of Sheep and her writing. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions at the end.

This session is great for:

- Hearing directly from the author about their influences, writing process, and behind-the-scenes stories.

- Gaining creative inspiration and writing tips from an experienced author.

- Meeting like-minded book enthusiasts.

This event is part of our series for the 2026 Book Bingo reading challenge and represents the category 'A book by a debut author'. You can find out more about our fun and free reading challenge for adults, Book Bingo, on our website.

The Approval of Sheep

Gordon Slee fears he was never meant to be born. Anxious since childhood after hearing he was an accident, the forty-two-year-old is still struggling to escape the shadow of his high-achieving family.

But a glimmer of hope is on the horizon – a huge promotion within his hotel group is up for grabs, and he is sure that his time has come to make a mark on the world.

However, within his own department, redundancies are afoot. He may lose his job before he gets the chance. Until he learns of a historic covenant that preserves the right for sheep to run through the company’s top London hotel. Could he convince his boss that he’s the man to save the hotel from catastrophe?

Up in Bryn Nefyn, North Wales, live the descendants of the covenant owner. The elderly sheep farmer and his aging hippy brother could use the money the hotel might offer. But along with their strong-willed American shepherdess, they laugh at Gordon’s attempts to negotiate a deal. Surely, they couldn’t use a covenant that’s been forgotten about for over a hundred years.

Or could they?

About the author

Karen Storey is an award winning fiction writer and has been featured on the acclaimed book podcast, The Bestseller Experiment.

As well as a novelist, she is a prolific short story writer. Her short stories have been published in various anthologies and placed in several international competitions. Her memoir pieces have also been published within the New York Times bestselling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Originally from New York City, Karen lives in Warwickshire, England and has written articles for American in Britain magazine. She lives with her husband, whose surname Storey was the perfect wedding gift. They share their home with a snarky cat who writes Karen’s monthly author newsletters and a crazy little Bichon Frise dog who barks at his own reflection.

The Approval of Sheep is her debut novel.

Time: 7pm - 8pm

Date: Thursday 12th March 2026

Age: Adults 16+

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Refreshments: Free refreshments available

Book Sales: Books will be available to purchase at the event

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