Must Have Experience! hosted by Jane Wenham-Jones

Friday 21 October
The Electric Theatre 8.30pm £7 | £12 joint tickets for Parts 1 & 2

TV presenting, modelling, journalism, fashion design, art... three authors talk about how their different life experiences have led them to write their bestselling novels.

Kay Burley is the longest-serving female newsreader on British television. She was shortlisted for presenter of the year alongside Jon Snow and Andrew Neil, and has covered some of the world's biggest news stories. Her exclusive interviews have ranged from prime ministers and royalty to celebrities. Peter Mandelson said of First Ladies: 'Kay Burley uses her unrivalled knowledge of the worlds of politics, media and celebrity to racy effect.'

Judy Astley has been writing novels since 1990, following several years as a dressmaker, illustrator, painter and parent. In her new comic novel, The Look of Love, Judy turns her attention towards the trials and tribulation of makeovers and reality TV ... and asks: 'Is there love after marriage?'

Carmen Reid also poses questions in her glamorous new novel, The Jewels of Manhattan. Could you ever steal? Would you do it for money? Or for love? The Jewel sisters, Amber, Sapphire and Em, are smart, hard-working 20-somethings who have moved to New York City hoping to make it big. Then temptation comes glittering their way...

Jane Wenham-Jones is the author of four novels and two non-fiction books. As a freelance journalist she has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers and writes regular columns and features. Jane hosted this year's Pure Passion Awards and is regularly booked as an after-dinner speaker.

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