ReadFest 2025: The Toffee Man & The Kingdom of Ends Book Launch

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Book Challenge winner LK Quinn joins mentor Anna Robinson, sharing her journey, debut novel &amp; insights into being a new author.

Dagenham Library

ReadFest 2025 Collection

Barking & Dagenham's annual literary festival provides a great opportunity to meet authors, discover new genres and celebrate the joy of reading through a wide range of events.

Join us for a special event celebrating the success of LK Quinn, winner of the Book Challenge 2023, as she sits down with her mentor, acclaimed poet Anna Robinson, sharing her inspiring journey into publishing whilst offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be mentored through the Book Challenge mentoring programme.LK Quinn will read from her debut novel, The Toffee Man &amp; The Kingdom of Ends, giving attendees a taste of her unique storytelling style. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear firsthand about the creative process, the challenges and triumphs of writing a first book, and the support that helped bring it to life.LK Quinn welcomes your questions and warmly invites you to be part of the conversation. Whether you're a reader, writer, or simply curious, come and celebrate new voices in literature!Signed copies will be sold on the day!<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toffee-Man-Kingdom-Ends/dp/1835633447" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toffee-Man-Kingdom-Ends/dp/1835633447" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to purchase The Toffee Man &amp; The Kingdom of Ends

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