NEW VOICES 2023

60 mins

29 Apr 2023

MONICA HEISEY, ELVIN JAMES MENSAH &GEORGINA MOORE

An unexpected friendship that saves a young man's life; a moving story of sisterhood set against the backdrop of the Isle of Wight; a young divorcee stepping back into the world. Three stories by debut novelists that are already beginning to attract huge interest. Come along and be the first to meet the latest literary talents.

Monica Heisey is a screenwriter for Schitt's Creek. Her really good, actually has been described as one of the most hotly anticipated, hilarious and addictive debut novels of 2023.

British-Ghanaian Elvin James Mensah wrote his first novel Small Joys while studying at Bournemouth University. It’s about chosen family, the winding road to happiness, and the grace of second chances.

Georgina Moore is an award-winning book publicist. The Garnett Girls, her first novel, is a sweeping escapist read, set on the Isle of Wight and uncovers family secrets, betrayal and the bonds of sisterhood.

Monica, Elvin and Georgina will be interviewed by Joe Haddow.