Join us for a fascinating talk about researching and writing

historical fiction about an overlooked past.

Diane M. Hinds talks about her novel, Conquerabia: The Struggle for Identity, a meticulously researched novel tracing the formative history of Trinidad-from its discovery in 1498 to its complex colonial later history.

Diane will discuss how historical research is transformed into compelling fiction, the challenges of bringing forgotten voices to life, and the stories that history books too often leave untold. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the journey behind this thought-provoking novel.

About the author:

Diane Hinds lived in Trinidad between 1975 and 1979 and drew on those years in writing her debut novel. Alongside her fiction she has spent more than thirty years as a public relations director working across music, publishing and broadcast, and she has taught PR skills to independent writers and small businesses.

Key information about booking:

The talk is aimed at adults.

Tickets are £3 ; please purchase a ticket for each person attending

Please arrive 10 minutes early to get seated.

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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