Pen to Print: Exploring Historical Fiction & Dagenham’s Unique Stories

Step into the reminiscent world of Historical Fiction with authors Jean Fullerton and Elaine Spires, in conversation at Valence Local Archives Centre. Jean will be sharing how historical fiction can be combined with everyday life, with Elaine speaking about her Dagenham based novels, including living in a 'Banjo', and they invite you to share your memories about the local area.

About Jean Fullerton:

Jean was born within the sound of Bow Bells and is the bestselling author of 24 East End novels. A hugely popular speaker and workshop leader, she regularly appears at festivals, libraries and conferences, inspiring new writers through her creative writing sessions.

Click here to visit Jean's website

About Elaine Spires:

Elaine is a novelist, playwright, actress and teacher. Extensive travelling and a background in education and tourism perfected Elaine's keen eye for the quirky characteristics of people, captivating the humorous observations she now affectionately shares with the readers of her novels.

Click here to visit Elaine's website

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