Bestselling Midlands author to give free talk at Halesowen Library

Bestselling author Mike Gayle is to give a free talk at Halesowen Library about his career as a novelist.

The Birmingham-born writer will meet readers on Thursday, December 3, at 10.30am, sharing insights into his work and how he became one of the UK's best-known contemporary authors.

Mike, a former journalist, has worked as a features editor and agony uncle and written for publications including Cosmopolitan, The Guardian and The Sunday Times.

His debut novel, My Legendary Girlfriend, became a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller and he has since written a further 18 novels.

He received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Romantic Novelists' Association in 2021.

His latest book, On We Go, is described as a story about love, loss and what it means to be a family.

Sue Morgan-Salcombe, library manager, said: "We're really looking forward to welcoming Mike to Halesowen Library.

"He has produced an amazing body of work that is very popular with readers and critics alike and it will be fascinating to hear more about his career as a novelist."

Stephanie Rhoden, GLL partnership manager for Dudley Libraries, added: "He's a very successful and well-established author and booking to hear him speak is essential."

The event is free, but places must be reserved in advance by calling Halesowen Library on 01384 812980.