A HOST of events is planned over the coming weeks by an award-winning independent bookshop.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, November 20, Wave of Nostalgia – in Main Street, Haworth – welcomes Kate Fox, an author of history and poetry books and a regular on BBC Radio 4.

She will lead a creative writing and poetry workshop – suitable for all levels of writer, from beginners to the more experienced – focusing on wellbeing. The session will include a mixture of fun, practical exercises and prompts. The cost is £10.

And that evening, she will talk about her new poetry collection, On Sycamore Gap.

Locally-based Michael Stewart will be launching his latest historical novel, The Black Wood Women, on Thursday, November 28, at 7pm.

Michael is a multi-award-winning author of novels and short story and poetry collections, and writes plays for radio and theatre.

His previous books include Ill Will, Walking the Invisible and The Dogs.

A free children's event takes place on Saturday, November 30, at 2pm, when author Harry Heape will talk – and read stories – about mystery-solving shaggy dog adventurer Indian Bones and his owner Aisha, and 'take' youngsters on a journey with Pippin to the Magic Forest.

Wave of Nostalgia activities for December will begin with a visit from Alison Barrow, a public relations director with the world’s biggest book publisher, Penguin Random House.

At the event – on Wednesday, December 4, at 7pm – she will answer questions about how books are commissioned, selected, printed and promoted.

She will also suggest why some books become best sellers, while others may struggle, and speak about a selection of forthcoming titles to look out for.

Wave of Nostalgia owner Diane Park says she is delighted with the events line up.

She adds: "The really thrilling thing about this programme is the number of firsts for us.

"Not only have we two great new book events with high-profile authors Michael and Kate, we also host our first writing workshop and most excitingly welcome Alison Barrow – one of the top influencers in the book world – for local book fans to meet.

"Do come along and enjoy the activities.

"For anyone who can’t make it to Haworth, many events will also be shared on Zoom."

For further information about the events at Wave of Nostalgia and ticket details, call at the shop or go to the website at waveofnostalgia.co.uk/event-tickets