Debut authors to give insight into writing and publishing at Kenilworth event

Two authors will give locals a rare insight into the world of writing and publishing at a special event in Kenilworth this September.

Organised by Kenilworth Books in collaboration with Kenilworth Arts Festival, the event on Sunday 15 September will feature Leo Vardiashvili in conversation with Elizabeth O'Connor.

Both debut authors, the two will offer a very different take on the industry.

"Two very different but equally brilliant debut novels will be discussed," organisers said.

"Join us to hear two quite different perspectives on their inspiration, the writing process and getting published. 

"Find out what they're working on now and what it's like the second time around."

Kenilworth Books organisers regular events in town and locally (image by James Smith)

Leo has recently released 'Hard By A Great Forest', which tells the story of a family coming together and putting the past to rest after returning to Georgia following the end of the USSR.

An Observer Best New Novelist for 2024, he has received wide acclaim for his first publication.

Meanwhile Elizabeth has been named an Observer Best Debut Of the Year 2024 for her book Whale Fall.

Set in 1938, it tells the story of Manod, a young woman living off the coast of Wales.