The Northern Irish author of the Will Gallows children’s stories has stopped off at a Norwich primary school to talk about his exciting Hollywood hopes.
Call it the Downton Abbey effect, but there has been a rush of books chronicling life up and below stairs. TREVOR HEATON looks at the latest, which explores lost country estates, including two local examples.
He may be better known for his non-fiction writing, but for his latest series journalist Douglas McPherson got in touch with his feminine side – as romance novelist Julia Douglas.
Star Wars fans will have to contain their excitement for a while, as the Norwich visit of the man who played Darth Vader in George Lucas’s space saga has been delayed.
Norfolk’s Stephen Fry is among the celebrated authors using the power of the pen to oppose library closures as part of National Libraries Day. SIMON PARKIN reports.