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E. Beckett is a Hungarian-born fantasy author, artist, and independent publisher based in Hertfordshire, UK.

Her epic fantasy series, ‘The Moonlight Saga’, begins with ‘Moonlight’ and continues in ‘Moonsickle’, taking readers into a world of elves, humans, ancient magic, divided loyalties, and secrets that threaten to change everything. At its heart is a half-elf caught between two worlds, searching for belonging in a place where neither side truly accepts him.

Alongside writing, Beckett works as a developmental editor, mentors emerging writers, and creates original fantasy artwork, character portraits, and illustrations. She is also the founder of Eywind Books and the creator of Eywind Pages, a literary and arts magazine celebrating creative voices.

Visit her stand to discover ‘The Moonlight Saga’, meet the author, and explore her original artwork and fantasy-inspired creations.

I am a freelance artist and self-publisher of small illustrated books. My books range from experimental mark-marking to short, dark, humorous tales. More recently I have focused on themes of nature and horror… still with an amusing slant! My latest book, created in collaboration with writer Claire Blakemore, introduces you to the otherworldly.

“Joy Hendry is a traveller and social anthropologist who has published many books, but she brings to the Fair two recent novels only available in hard copy at events such as these. Learn of a 1960s adventure in Mexico which leads to a lifelong career and love story, and in the newer novel, the story of a young woman Born at Sea, but growing up between Mexico and her mother’s homeland of Scotland. The two form part of a series called Sharing Worlds, availanle on Amazon, but in attractive hard copy design here!”

Sarah Carter is a poet, activist and mother. She is also a survivor.

Since her relationship ended, she has dedicated her life to helping survivors heal from the impact of domestic abuse.

She has worked with charities, fought for survivors rights and campaigned for reform within family courts and the police.

Retribution is her first poetry book. It focuses not on the lived experienced of abuse, but instead on how society responds to abuse. Shining a light on the hypocrisy, double standards and victim blaming that survivors face when trying to escape an abusive relationship. Her poems provide shared healing for survivors as well as insight for society; showing what it is really like to be a survivor in a victim orientated world.

Rori Montford is an award winning designer and illustrator of tabletop roleplaying games. She is known for thoughtful and beautiful games for solo players, with optional group play, requiring no preparation or game leader. Her most recent game is Asher’s Ridge, where you create episodes of a paranormal drama television show in the style of Twin Peaks or The X-Files in a remote area of the Lake District.

Everything she makes is 100% human made, from start to finish.