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There does appear to be quite a few literary festivals in autumn. Wimbledon Bookfest took place over ten days in October. For the first time it was properly indoors at Wimbledon Library, Wimbledon High School and Wimbledon Theatre. As fun as the tents on the Common were, it was nice to be in a dry place away from the wind and rain. I was there presenting two events. The first was a last-minute host for James Read, whose book, Of Cabbages and Kimchi: A Practical Guide to the World of Fermented Food , wasn't one that I'd read! It's a very different kind of fermentation that happens in crime genre novels. But James' talk was fascinating and very educational. I'm still not sure if I want to make my own fermented food but at least I know a book that will help me if I change my mind. The main author I was there for though was Janice Hallett. Although I've met Janice a few times, we've never had the chance for a really good chat and that's what the interview w...

  Autumn always brings lots of literary festivals and my local one is Wimbledon Bookfest. They've opted to stay dry this year and have moved down the hill from the tents on the Common to Wimbledon Library and Wimbledon Girls' High School. The festival is quite eclectic and has a range of authors, such as, Clive Myrie, Alexander McCall Smith, Philippa Gregory, Sebastian Faulks and Katherine Rundell. I'll be there on Saturday 21st October at 4pm, chatting to Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal , The Twyford Code  and The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels . If you've read any of Janice's books, then you'll know that she has a unique style of writing. I'm hoping to find out how she manages to write this way! If you fancy coming along to Wimbledon then tickets can be bought at  Wimbledon Bookfest Hope to see you there!