Crowthorne and Sandhurst

Best selling author Christina Jones will be visiting Sandhurst library on Thursday 20 September to give a talk on her life and her work.

Christina is the author of the bestselling Love Potions, Seeing Stars and Hubble Bubble. Her first novel, Going the Distance was selected for the 1997 W H Smith Fresh Talent promotion.

She was born in Oxford, and before becoming a full time writer, had a variety of jobs, getting sacked from nineteen of them for writing when she should have been working.

Christina describes her novels as 'romantic comedy' and draws on her own experiences when she writes. She says, "My books reflect the life I've lived and still live - very working class, very friendly, very rural close communities, almost old-fashioned.

She writes about robust yet romantic heroines, unusual situations like acrobatic flying or fairgrounds, and remarkable casts of supporting characters who are highly realistic.

Christina was brought up in a circus family and wrote short stories for some time before being encouraged to write her first novel.

Ruth Burgess, Head of Libraries and Information, said: "We are delighted to welcome Christina to Sandhurst library.

"I encourage any fans of her work to come along and meet her!"

Alan Ward, Executive Member for Sandhurst Education and Libraries said: "Christina sounds like quite a character and I'm sure she will give a fascinating talk.

"This visit will be a great opportunity for fans of her books to come along and ask her about her work."

There are a limited number of tickets available for Christina's visit. They will be available from Sandhurst library, cost £2 each and are on sale from Monday 20 August.

Refreshments are included and free parking is available outside of Sandhurst library. The talk will start at 7.30pm.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council ~ Sandhurst