Create eerie tales with author Carmella Lowkis in this ghost story writing workshop inspired by Spitting Gold.

Join local author Carmella Lowkis in this ghost story themed creative writing workshop.

We will take inspiration from her novel Spitting Gold. There will be opportunity to share your work in an open mic.

About Spitting Gold:

A deliciously haunting debut for fans of Sarah Waters and Sarah Penner set in 19th-century Paris, blending gothic mystery with a captivating sapphic romance as two estranged sisters—celebrated (and fraudulent) spirit mediums—come back together for one last con.

Books will be on sale at the event and Carmella will be happy to sign them for you..

About the author:

Carmella Lowkis grew up in Wiltshire and has a degree in English literature and Creative Writing from the University of Warwick. After graduating, she worked in libraries, before moving into book marketing.

Carmella lives in North London with her fiancée. You can follow her on Instagram @carmellalowkis. She is the author of two novels, Spitting Gold and A Slow and Secret Poison.

Key information about booking:

The event starts at 2pm

The event is suitable for adults

Tickets are available with a donation* (Minimum recommendation is £3 per person attending).

Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment

Please arrive 10 minutes early

Books will be available to purchase on the day - card payments only please.

*Please note, minimum donation set by Eventbrite is £1

This event is in support of the National Year of Reading.

If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk (this inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).

If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.

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