Literature

Visit Banbury has existed as a volunteer-led community organisation since April 2014. Founded and energised by Tim Tarby-Donald, inspired by projects established by The Eden Project in Cornwall, the organisation has benefited from the help and assistance of many talented people, donating their time and resources freely, plus amazing collaborations with a variety of organisations. […]

Susanna M. Newstead, Brackley Author. Susanna’s first memories of writing were from the age of about eight at primary school, when she used to write stories about a young girl, who lived in a forest and who had a wicked uncle. Susanna’s mother remembers that her teacher’s were always very keen to receive the next […]

My name is Nigel Lumsdale and I have recently released my debut novel in the genre of crime/thriller entitled, ‘Three Weeks, Two Lives, One End’ through Pegasuspublishers.com. As the title of the book suggests, it is based over a period of ‘Three Weeks’. The main character, Brett Johnson decides that after just over three years […]

Banbury community and family literary event returns for its sixth year on 15th September in its new home at The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury town centre. This one day event boasts a fantastic line up of top authors, speakers, performers and workshops. The whole day’s events are about bringing the community together and igniting […]

There’s something magical about lending a friend a book you have enjoyed, the shared experience of a different reality, of romance, mystery or adventure, is a great way to strengthen any friendship. It’s a nice gesture, to pass on something that you’ve loved for someone else to enjoy. So, imagine a town where these sorts […]