Novel Kicks was very exicted to be invitied along to meet some of the authors and lovely people at Avon Books.
Helen and Laura had the opportunity to meet with Julia Williams, Claudia Carroll, Gill Paul and Fiona Gibson. We were able to chat about two of our favourite things – books and writing. A good night was had by all.
On arrival, we recieved name badges. Yes, we did get stupidly excited about name badges.
Laura with author Fiona Gibson who’s new book, Pedigree Mum is due out at the end of February.
Helen with author Julia Williams and Becke Parker (Avon Books.)
From left to right, Laura Ziepe, Sophie Hart, Gill Paul, Julia Williams, Fiona Gibson, Claudia Carroll and Erin Kaye.




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I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.
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