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Afternoon Tea with Cecelia Ahern
25 February @ 14:30 - 15:15 GMT
We grab a cuppa with award-winning novelist Cecelia Ahern in conversation with crime writer Vanessa Fox O’Louglin, member of the SoA’s Management Committee. Cecelia will offer insights into her work and creative routine, and the impact of the pandemic on life and writing.
The event will take place on online via WebinarJam and the link will be sent to registered attendees.
Programme
2 minutes – Welcome from Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin
5-15 minutes – Discussion with Cecelia Ahern about her work and career, and glimpse into her creative routine
5 minutes – Cecelia will do a short reading from her latest novel, Freckles
10 minutes – Advice for authors on staying creative and connected during the pandemic
10-15 minutes – Q&A from audience
If you would like to send questions for Cecelia Ahern in advance, email Sophia A Jackson with ‘Cecelia Ahern – Question’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and try to answer as many as we can on the day.
The line-up
Cecelia Ahern – Novelist
Cecelia Ahern was born and grew up in Dublin. Her novels have been translated into 35 languages and have sold more than 25 million copies in over 50 countries. Two of her books have been adapted as films and she has created several TV series. Cecelia has won numerous awards for her books, including the Irish Book Award for Popular Fiction for The Year I Met You. She lives in Dublin with her family. Her latest book, Postscript, is out now.
Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin – Writer, member of SoA Management Committee
Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin writes crime as bestseller Sam Blake. The Dark Room, a country house mystery set in West Cork, is her latest chart topper and is out now. Vanessa is the founder of the multi-award-winning writing resources website Writing.ie, The Inkwell Group publishing consultancy and the Murder One International Crime Writing Festival.
Websites: www.writing.ie / www.samblakebooks.com | Twitter: @samblakebooks
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Booking
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