Author Peter James reveals Queen Camilla asks to be a central character in his upcoming novel.

Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

The festival will run from 31 January to 2 February at venues across Wolverhampton.

The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Sonny Green, from Southend-on-Sea, says performing for the ITV judges was "surreal".

The books, which were due to be returned in March 1976, were unearthed at a Beverley charity shop.

Child author Jayce from Birmingham is set to be recognised for his work to inspire other children.

Annie Kissack's new collection of about 70 poems includes some written in the Manx language.

Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.