Authors Market at Dudley Library

Join us for Dudley Library’s first‑ever Authors Market. Meet a fantastic line‑up of local authors from a wide range of genres at this FREE celebration of local writing talent. Books will be available to purchase directly from the authors. Please note: some book sales are cash only.

For more information please call the library on 01384 815560 or email dudley.library@gll.org

Jesse Kaur ( Childrens/Dual Languages )

GLL Literary Foundation author of When Nani, When? a book about patience and seasonal joys, available in 20 dual language editions.

D P Carter ( Childrens/History and Mythology )
Children's and Adult books and interactive events inspired by history and folklore.

Michelle Townsend ( Memoir )
Author of From Fear To Freedom. this transformational memoir brings forward powerful realisations about the power of our mind, disconnecting with fear and adversity, and opening up new possibilities to transforming your health.

Kerry Hadley-Pryce ( Crime/Thriller )
Kerry Hadley-Pryce is a Black Country writer and has had four novels published by Salt Publishing. Her novels have been described as 'Black Country Noir' and are heavily influenced by the Black Country as a weird and inspirational place.

Johnny ‘Mogs’ Morris ( Poetry/Childrens )
Author-Poet and the Black Country's best kept secret. Books include Griff, A Black Country Chap’s Life of Rhyme, Poems You Won’t Learn at School and more.

Kevin Goodman ( History/Non-Fiction )
Kevin Goodman is a Medical Historian and author who specialises in the medical and epidemiological histories of the Black Country. He has appeared in documentaries for Channel 4, Channel 5, The Smithsonian Channel, and History Hit.

Heather Wastie ( Poetry )
Author of ‘Wum Med, Wum Growed’, a celebration of Black Country dialect. This is her tenth collection of poems, monologues and songs. Other titles include ‘Weaving Yarns’ – stories from the Kidderminster carpet industry, ‘Don’t Oil The Hinges’ – a year as Worcestershire Poet Laureate, and ‘You Are Here’ – a diary of lockdown.

David Peters ( Childrens )
Author of Rex The Journey Home. This is David’s first book, and aims to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

R. J. Parker ( Childrens )
R. J. Parker’s books are part of the “Go Out And Try” series, which encourages people to try new things, push past fear, and discover what they’re capable of.

Susie Merrill ( Memoir )
Author of A Way Through the Woods and Police, Ponies and Husbands in Between. Her narrative artfully intertwines the life of her chestnut mare, Gemma, with her own, creating a fascinating tapestry of past reflections, future glimpses, and vivid accounts of life's ups and downs.

Sem Matthews ( Graphic Novel )
Sem Matthews likes the intersection of art and science, and likes to use their comics as a form of science communication. They have degrees in geology and museum studies, and they are currently finishing their degree in comics at Wrexham University.

Colin Hill ( Short Stories )
'Vinegar & Wine- a collection of 39 short stories, set in a variety of locations, from the Black Country itself, to France, Italy and Greece. The stories portray people, from 18 to 80, dealing with life's changes and challenges - including love, loss, conflict and betrayal.

Lisa M Billingham ( Fiction/Childrens )
Lisa M Billingham is an author, inspirational speaker, and workshop facilitator. She discovered her passion for writing in 2020 and went on to write her debut novel, Katie, A New Chapter, inspired by her own life experiences— a book that went on to save a life.

Jon Hartless ( YA Steampunk/Satire )
Author of The Poppy Orpington series, a steampunk motor racing adventure examining the gulf between the rich and the poor, and the satirical meta-novel Constructing Churchill which examines Establishment control and corruption. Mark Cooper History/Non-Fiction Author of Gun Lock Makers of Wolverhampton. The book outlines the Wolverhampton connection of the three main locksmiths of the city that exhibited their ware at the Great Exhibition in London of 1851.

Angela Fletcher ( Childrens )
Local author, Angela Fletcher, has written 3 story books so far.

Deb Wood ( Childrens )
Local author and teacher, Deb Wood, has written 3 counting books based on Springer Spaniels, Cockapoos and Beagles. They count from 0-10 and tell you all about the breeds at the same time. Good for counting, number bonds and for subitising.

Heather Passant ( History/Non-Fiction )
Author of The Geese That Broke Free, an adventure story for those aged 8 to 12 and young adults This is a heart-warming tale of adventure and triumph over adversity. 396 is an extraordinary goose who is determined to lead her flock to freedom, to escape the factory farm.