WELL-known local author, Liz Shakespeare, is looking forward to a busy summer of book-signings.

Liz specialises in researching true stories from Devon’s past and reviving them in engaging narratives. She will be attending a number of events this summer to sign copies of her books and to talk to members of the public.

“The agricultural shows, festivals and markets I attend are wonderful showcases for Devon’s culture and community,” Liz said. “I really enjoy the days out and the opportunities to meet readers.”

Liz, who lives in Littleham, North Devon, has a long Devon ancestry which she feels has given her a good understanding of the county and its people.

She has been writing for 35 years, and has written seven books set in Devon, bringing to life the stories she finds in old newspapers, on gravestones and in parish records.

“I am working on my eighth book,” Liz said, “but each book takes me three or four years to write because of the amount of research involved, so it will be a while before this one is ready for publication!”

Some of the books by local author Liz Shakespeare.
Some of the books by local author Liz Shakespeare. (Liz Shakespeare)

Liz will be signing copies of her books at Woolsery Food and Craft Market on July 13, Appledore Craft Fair on July 19, Clovelly Maritime Festival on July 20, Mid Devon Show on July 26, Launceston Show on July 31, Hartland Farmers’ Market on August 3, North Devon Show on August 6, Appledore Craft Fair on August 9, Woolsery Food and Craft Market on August 10, Okehampton Show on August 14, Ashwater Show on August 16, Chagford Show on August 21, Lustleigh Show on August 25, Holsworthy Show on August 28, Clovelly Crab and Lobster Festival on August 31, Hatherleigh Summer Market on September 6, Hartland Farmers’ Market on September 7, Tedburn St Mary Fair on September 13 and Woolsery Food and Craft Market on September 14.

In addition, Liz will be signing books at the Westward Ho! Artisan Market on July 22 and 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 and 30 and will be giving a talk at the Appledore Book Festival on September 17.

Liz’s books are also available to order with free postage from: www.lizshakespeare.co.uk .