Lisette Auton says disabled characters in her childhood were often featured in "stories of pity".

Freddie Baker will promote poetry in the region, urging everyone from any background to embrace it.

Broadcaster Louise Minchin and Wolverhampton author Sathnam Sanghera appeared last year.

Is this piece of furniture really a literary relic, or part of a Victorian money-making hustle?

Words by the Water returns to Keswick after rising costs and falling income caused its cancellation.

North East star Helen Russell celebrates reaching 100 by fundraising for a breast cancer charity.

Owner Cathy Hayward said places for the monthly 5am Writing Club have sold out consistently.

Michael Crichton's widow asked bestselling author James Patterson to finish his volcanic thriller.

Tributes are paid to the award-winning writer who died after a short illness.