Novel Nights is a monthly literary event with guest speakers and readings by local talent. We provide literary chat, stories, discussion and inspiration for writers and readers. Tickets available here.

This month: Writing Historical Fiction with Celia Brayfield.

Celia will discuss writing historical fiction followed by a Q&A. Celia Brayfield is a novelist, journalist, cultural commentator and Senior Creative Writing Lecturer at Bath Spa University. She has written nine novels including contemporary social comedies, historical fiction and international genre bestsellers. 

Her latest non-fiction title, with co-author Duncan Sprott, is Writing Historical Fiction a Writers’ and Artists’ Companion. The volume includes guest contributions from Margaret Atwood, Hilary Mantel, Orhan Pamuk and other leading writers. Wild Weekend is her latest novel. There will be readings from Ali Bacon, Trevor Coombs, Lucienne Boyce and Katie Munnik.