A Selection of Lauren's Books
Lauren James
Workshops
Talk with reading : options
‘My writing journey’ talk – follow my experience of writing my first book at the age of sixteen, from first draft to publication, with images of my original writing. Includes a reading from my latest novel and Q&A session. (1 hour)
Writing with STEM – A talk about my writing with a focus specifically on how I came to write science fiction after studying Chemistry and Physics at Masters level. I discuss how scientific research I’ve done which inspired events in my novels. I also show a presentation including examples of spreadsheets used to accurately calculate the figures involved in my writing, such as spaceship travel times and time travel figures. Includes discussion of Einstein’s theory of relativity, time dilation, CERN’s Large Hadron Collider and more science, talked about in an enthusiastic, easy-to-understand way. Includes a reading from my latest novel and Q&A session. (1 hour)
‘World-building’ writing workshop – using senses to create atmosphere and setting, with examples taken from writing I did at the age of 18, which later became part of my debut novel. (1 hour)
Type of Artist:
AuthorDetails
Preferred age range:13 year olds -18 year olds
No of sessions per day:
Maximum of 3
Session Length:
Workshop (1 hour)
Talk with reading (1/2 hour)
Areas prepared to travel to:
Anywhere if travel & overnight expenses are paid Local to Midlands
Transport:
Train
Fees:
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Titles include:
The Next Together
The Last Beginning
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe
The Quiet at the End of the World
Testimonials:
“Lauren speaks with humour and knowledge. I would recommend booking her for an event without hesitation.” -
Emily Tristram - Kenilworth School Literacy Coordinator
“Lauren is a talented presenter and she connected really well with the audience at the event. She also happens to be a very lovely person and quick to respond to my emails about the event details. I’d definitely recommend her for running or taking part in other events.” -
Anne Smart, Digital Communications Manager, The University of Nottingham
“Lauren talks so well and was definitely one of the best author visits that we have had at the library.” -
Sorrelle Clements, Coventry Libraries and Information Services
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