A writing group has released an anthology of short stories based on St Albans and the surrounding area.
More than 20 members of the Verulam Writers have combined to create Bloody St Albans, which is described as “local crimes for local people”. Some stories were contributed by notable authors from the area, such as Howard Linskey, Rachael Blok and Candy Denman. Published authors Steven Mitchell, JL Merrow and Wendy Turner were also involved in editing the book.
The anthology has been a yearlong project, with writers submitting crime stories, both real and fictional, set in St Albans. Fifty per cent of the sale profits, which will be sold on Amazon and at local independent bookstores, will be donated to Mayor of St Albans councillor Geoff Harrison chosen charity, St Albans for Refugees.
Mayor Harrison was present at the launch event which took place at St Albans Library yesterday (November 18), with writers reading excerpts from the anthology.
The Verulam Writers group has been around for more than 65 years and meets in-person every two weeks in St Albans and online in the alternate weeks. Typical evenings include manuscript critique sessions, competitions workshops, social events, and guest speakers. No matter what stage writers are at or what experience they have, all are welcome.
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