Crediton Community Bookshop's Patron, Mal Peet, has kindly agreed not only to be the keynote speaker, but to read from, and sign, his entertaining new book, The Murdstone Trilogy, at the Bookshop at 12.30 p.m. 

From 10.00 a.m., and after the AGM, self-published writers from Exeter and Mid Devon will be present to show and talk about their works. It's an opportunity to discover just some of the writerly creativity in the area, and perhaps find a Christmas present or two. Coffee and cakes will be available, and as a further inducement, attendees will be eligible for a 10% discount on books at the Bookshop on the day.

A local writing couple who need your support right now are Heidi and Daniel Howarth, whose charming children's picture book Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Bear? is currently seeking crowd funding on Kickstarter. They need your support by 12th November, and you can meet them at the Book Fair.