The Literary Lunch
founded by Sue France
The Literary Lunch was founded by Sue France in 2013. Although 2024 was the last lunch she would organise directly, this incredibly popular and successful event concept continues.
The organisation and hosting of this annual lunch is now in the hands of book mentor and editor Siân-Elin Flint-Freel and networking speaker, trainer and event host Kirsty James. Together they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge and, of course, Sue is right behind them, providing her support and guidance.
Both Siân-Elin and Kirsty are delighted to be continuing the legacy of The Literary Lunch. These events will continue to be a celebration of writing and reading, supportive and nurturing, inspiring people to unleash their creativity.
The annual lunch will unite authors, writers, readers, publishing organisations and literary enthusiasts in a beautiful Cheshire setting. Event details are shared via the ticket link below.
Don’t miss the Early Bird ticket offer, available until Thursday 17 July.
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What’s involved?
Get your ticket here
Who is the event for?
Superb Cheshire venues
Reception drinks
2 course lunch
Author readings
Literary sector talks
Interviews
Book stalls
Networking
Tea/Coffee
Book offers
… and oodles of inspiration
Published Authors
Aspiring Authors
Writers
Readers
Publicists
Publishers
Book sellers
Book Clubs
Literary foundations and charities
… and all who enjoy the written and spoken word
About the Organisers
Meet Siân-Elin Flint Freel
Siân-Elin is a book mentor and editor who has twelve years’ experience in realising people’s dreams of writing and publishing a book.
Siân-Elin works with both fiction and non-fiction authors and is a passionate supporter of new talent.
Over the years, Siân-Elin has helped almost 150 authors in topics ranging from homecare to happiness, horseracing to fantasy, and romantic comedy to accountancy.
As well as running her own business, Siân-Elin also established a book group over twenty years ago in the Peak District, where she lives.
Siân-Elin has also been an author interviewer at the Wrexham Carnival of Words and is a member of Buxton Fringe Committee.
Siân-Elin is an avid reader and is proud to say that she has always finished reading a book she has started. Her reading tastes are wide and she is always on the lookout for a new book recommendation.
Meet Kirsty James
Kirsty is a Networking speaker, trainer and event host specialising in connection, relationship-marketing, personal branding, and community-building.
Outside of her family, her proudest achievements include her TEDx talk ‘Building a Legacy: The Power of Collective Achievement’, curating TEDxWarrington, and obtaining a Prime Minister’s award for her community work.
Wife and mum of three, Kirsty lives in Lymm, Cheshire and has a strong sense of social responsibility. Her commitment to connecting with purpose and humanity is integral to how she leads her business and life. Kirsty is generous with her time and her ventures embody her three core values of connection, collaboration and community.
She has a passion for supporting people to grow, including authors and aspiring authors. Her passion for adventure, learning and connection is reflected in her love of writing and a bedside reading list that spans travel, business and personal development content.
What do events look like?
