As an indie author in the early stages of their career I’m a long way from being a household name (except in my own). One way I’m raising my profile is at artisan markets. Meeting lots of lovely book lovers and chatting about my little slices of sunshine with secrets is wonderful. I’m always incredibly grateful to those who support local authors and take a chance on an unknown.
Thank you to everyone who came to Hexham Local Makers Christmas Market, Wylam Artisan Market and Longframlington Artisan Christmas Market this November. And massive thanks for purchasing signed copies of my Apokeri Bay series, along with a free postcard and bookmark. I got very excited when a lady walked up to my Hexham stall and said I’ve got a list of local authors to read and you’re one of them. After a lovely chat she then purchased my Apokeri Bay trilogy.
It’s a busy few weeks with lovely Christmas markets coming up and here’s where you’ll be able to find me:
- Sat 22nd Nov 11am – 3pm at Ryton Cross Community Society Ltd Christmas Craft Fair, Ye Olde Cross Community Pub, Barmoor Lane, Ryton, NE40 3QP
- Sat 29th and Sun 30th Nov 10am – 3pm CH Event Christmas Indoor Market Weekend
- Thurs 4th Dec 3:30pm – 5:30pm St Agnes School Christmas Fair, Ryton
- Sun 7th Dec 10am – 3pm Clara Vale Community Hall, Clara Vale
- Sat 20th Dec 10am – 12noon Manor House Residential Home Christmas Fair, Whickham
Why not pop in and say hi if you’re in the area. Or if you know anyone who loves artisan markets, please spread the word.