Come and talk to Kay Wilson about her new book, The Allotment Sisterhood

Kay Wilson will be chatting about her second novel, The Allotment Sisterhood, with ArtyParti producer Jay Sykes. She'll explain the inspiration for the book, which came from living beside allotments near Fulwell Mill in Sunderland and the route to self-publishing.

Her first novel, The Stand-Up Mam, was Runner-Up, in the Self-Published category of the Comedy Women in Print awards in 2025. The story for the novel came from her own experience of doing stand-up for a couple of years, with unpaid, five minute gigs.

Kay will be talking about how she writes a novel from the initial idea, getting to the first, of many, drafts, through to editing, choosing the right cover and launching the book to the world. She'll explain how she's got over challenges and why she writes, which sometimes is mystifying, even to her.

You can buy a signed copy of The Stand-Up Mam and The Allotment Sisterhood on the evening. They are £9.99 each or £18.00 for both.

There is free parking in Sunniside after 6pm. Please note the main Port Independent door is closed in the evening, entrance is by the side door opposite the old Joplings store.

Doors open at 6pm and the talk starts at 6.30pm. There are non-alcholic and alcholic drinks as well as a range of snacks available to buy on the evening.

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