Stephanie Austin - Turning to Crime
Sunday 16th October, 2022
11.30 – 12.30 Talk 4: Stephanie Austin
'Turning to Crime'
A reading from one of Stephanie's crime novels set in Ashburton, followed by a talk about the appeal of crime fiction and what defines cosy crime. Stephanie will talk about the experiences in her own life that inspired her to start writing and led to the development of the character Juno Browne. She will also talk about the problems of writing about a real town and some of the unexpected.
Stephanie Austin is the author of the Devon Mystery Series, published by Allison and Busby, a series of contemporary crime novels set in the Dartmoor town of Ashburton and featuring reluctant amateur sleuth and antique shop owner, Juno Browne.
Stephanie lives in Torquay, and had a varied career as a teacher, artist and antiques trader before becoming a writer. When not writing she is actively involved as an actor and director in local amateur theatre.
Website: stephanieaustin.co.uk
Facebook: @stephanieaustinauthor
