Author Talk at Leeds Trinity University with the fantastic author Dorothy Koomson

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Really pleased to announce that Leeds Trinity University, my alma mater, is hosting the fantastic Dorothy Koomson who will be talking about and reading from her new novel, Tell Me Your Secret, which was released just a few days ago. Last year, when my daughter graduated from Leeds Trinity, I was privileged to see Dorothy receive her Honorary Fellowship from the University. This was particularly poignant as Dorothy is also an alumna from the university. A week or so later, I bumped into Dorothy at Harrogate Crime Writer's festival , so although she no longer resides in Yorkshire, it's clear where her roots lie. 
Dorothy hs always been an author who handles difficult issues and whose wrting is inspirational in its use of expansive narratives. I look forward to reading Tell Me Your Secret and I can't wait for this talk which should be truly inspirtional with Dorothy talking about her writing process, her publishng journey and offering tips to the prospective writer ... It would be lovely to se some of you there. In the meantime her's a little more about Dorothy and her most recent novel.

Details 

Early bird tickets are on offer for £8 until 31 May 2019. Its £10 after that and £12 on the door.
Staff and students can attend for free.

Tickets include entry to the Trinity Talk, a drink on arrival and buffet dinner, and the opportunity to meet Dorothy at a book signing following the talk.

Order of events

6.00pm                 Arrival, light buffet and refreshments

7.00pm                 Trinity Talk
8.00pm                 Question and Answer session
8.30pm                 Book signing
9.00pm                 Finish

Author Bio

Dorothy Koomson is an award-winning, global bestselling author whose novels include Sunday Times bestsellers: The Ice Cream Girls, My Best Friend’s Girl and The Brighton Mermaid. Dorothy’s books are powerful, thought-provoking and compelling emotional thrillers. They have been translated into more than 30 languages and sales in the UK alone exceed two million copies. Her latest novel, Tell Me Your Secret, is released on 25 June 2019. Passionate about the importance of reading and literacy, Dorothy is a regular speaker in libraries and at festivals and supports the work of the National Literacy Trust, an independent charity that transforms lives through literacy. Dorothy is an alumna and Honorary Fellow of Leeds Trinity University and her Trinity Talk Telling Secrets will feature readings from Tell Me Your Secret as well as insight into her personal publishing journey and putting together a story. Everyone welcome.

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Tell Me Your Secret blurb

Pieta has a secret.
Ten years ago, Pieta was kidnapped by a man calling himself The Blindfolder who said he wouldn't kill her if she kept her eyes closed for 48 hours. She never told anyone what happened to her, vowing to move on with her life. But when The Blindfolder starts hunting down his past victims, Pieta realises she may finally be forced to tell her deepest secret to stay alive . . .

Jody has a secret.
Fifteen years ago, policewoman Jody made a terrible mistake that resulted in a serial killer known as The Blindfolder escaping justice. When Jody discovers journalist Pieta survived an attack by him, she realises she may finally have found a way to catch him. But that would mean endangering at least two innocent people . . .

They kept quiet to protect themselves.
Will telling all save or sacrifice each other?