Looking ahead & further a field: books

A bit further a field than we normally cover but definitely worth the trip, The Knutsford literature Festival takes place 6-23 October. Particularly if you were enthused by Mark Illis and Stephen May who read from their novels at a special loop evening in Macc earlier in the year. You have probably had the chance to read their books by now and be raring to fire probing in depth questions! Or not. A really enjoyable evening even if they are totally new to you. Book quickly though.

'Tender' by Mark Illis who writes for Emmerdale, Peak Practice, Eastenders and The Bill. 'Tag' by Playwright Stephen May is Director of the Ted Hughes Arvon centre at Lumb Bank

Tues 20 Oct 7:30pm £4 Knutsford Catholic Church Hall www.knutsfordlitfest.blogspot.com

Tender is published

For those of you who came to the Author's evening at Ronnie's you will have been waiting impatiently for this.
Mark Illis gave us a tantalising glimpse of the lives of the Dax family with his readings from the pages of Tender. Over thirty years we watch their lives unfold in ordinary and extraordinary ways as they try to cope with life, and each other. They’re a family with a history that develops in front of your eyes. A family with stories to tell..
You can buy it now and quench your curiosity at
http://www.saltpublishing.com/books/smf/9781844715268.htm.
or order it at a local bookshop.

Tender by Mark Illis
ISBN9781844715268
Salt Publishing
£8.99