Bookishly Ever After

17/08/2026

Another great event last weekend at Authors in the Abbey 😁

Thank you so much Helen Kelly for organising and having us 🫶🏼

We met some lovely people, sold some incredible books, and had so much fun! I also got to (finally) meet one of our stocked authors in person, the amazing Abbey Wales! ✨️

Thank you Laura’s Locked Library 📚 as always, for being there with me and helping with everything. Don't know what I'd do without you! 💚

04/08/2026

✨️ Where Will We Be Next? ✨️

AUTHORS IN THE ABBEY! ⛪️

💰FREE Entry or VIP for just £7.50
📅 Saturday 15th August
🕙 10am - 4pm
📍 Selby Abbey, Selby, YO8 4PU

Check out the line up of amazing authors attending Authors in the Abbey 💕

We will be here with a range of signed indie books, swag, and blind dates with a book bundles! We have something for everyone so come for a chat! 🫶🏼

Who is coming?! 💚

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31/07/2026

✨️ Literary Escape Festival - Leeds ✨️

We had the best day last weekend at Literary Escape Festival 😍

The venue was stunning, the event was well organised, and we were surrounded by so many talented people! I want to say a big thank you to Laura’s Locked Library 📚 & Sophie 🩷 for coming along and helping me 🫶🏼

It was also lovely to finally meet in person some of the authors that stock with us! 💚
Author Ava M Rose 🌹🖋
Patricia Prior | Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Author
Helen Kelly
S.J. Gathercole Books

There were also some very exciting conversations had with other authors that you may be seeing announcements for soon, and you definitely won't want to miss them 👀

Next, we will be at Authors in the Abbey on Saturday 15th August so make sure you come along! ✨️

30/07/2026

✨️ Author Announcement! ✨️

We are excited to announce our newest author.. D.J. Waddison! 😍

D.J. WADDISON is a UK based indie author and the first crime/thriller to join us! Three of his books are now available to purchase on our website!

Each book comes signed and with a bookmark! 😁

We just know you are all going to love his books, so please join us in giving him a big, warm welcome 💚

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25/07/2026

Literary Escape Festival- Leeds ✨️

We will be at the Literary Escape Festival alongside some amazing authors and vendors tomorrow 🫶🏼

📍Left Bank, Leeds
📅 Sunday 26th July
🕙 10am - 3pm

Will we be seeing you there? 💚

08/07/2026

✨️ Staffordshire Author Showcase ✨️

📅 Saturday 11th July
⏰️ 10am - 3pm
📍 Fiction & Fairy Lights - Hednesford
🎟 FREE Entry - all welcome!

Come and chat to some incredible authors, get signed copies of their books, and find your next favourite read! 😍

Attending Authors:
• Ava M. Rose
• Amie Kealy
• Lucy Felthouse
• Brendan James
• Lainy J. Thomas

🚗 Free parking nearby
🚉 Hednesford train & bus stations a very short walk

📚 Browse the bookshop
☕️ Have some coffee and cake
👫 Bring your friends

Perfect little outing for any books lover! If you are about, please come and support a local business and some amazing authors. You don't want to miss it! 💚

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23/06/2026

One way we can help independent authors at Fiction and Fairy Lights is to give them a platform to reach readers.

On Saturday 11th July, from 10am-3pm, the following authors will be selling their books from our upstairs event space.

Please do come along to support and meet the authors; you'll get the chance to chat with them and buy their books.

We'll be welcoming Lowri Charles, Brendan James, Amie Kealy, Ava M Rose, Lainy J Thomas, and Bookishly Ever After.

20/05/2026

✨️ Author Announcement! ✨️

We are excited to announce our newest author.. the lovely Anna J. Carter! 😍
writer is an indie author based in Northern Ireland whose debut novel is a sweet, fade to black, small town romance 🔥

Her book is perfect for anyone who likes a slow burn romance but without the spice! 🥰

We just know you are all going to love her book, so please join us in giving her a big, warm welcome 💚

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11/05/2026

Who's coming along? Book now! 💚

Calling all book lovers!

Do you love crafting too?

Then this is the event for you!

Join us for a creative morning of BOOKISH CRAFTING.

Entry is £10.
Then you get to choose from a selection of themed projects ranging from £3 and including:

Book bedazzling (bring your own book or buy one at the shop)
Bedazzled bookmarks
Bring your favourite book quotes to life
Decorating a book box.

Booking essential via: https://fictionandfairylights.co.uk/etn/bookish-crafting-2/

29/04/2026

Come and see us Saturday! 😁💚

A slight change in the line-up for this indie author showcase on 2nd May 📚

Please do pop along and meet the authors and chat to them about their books and writing. They’ll probably even sign a copy for you if you’d like to buy one! ✍️

This event will take place in the upstairs space.

If it’s a success, we can do it as a regular event and invite more indie authors to take part.