An Afternoon with author Jo Thomas

Jo Thomas writes romantic fiction about food and love, all set in fabulous locations. And she loves a happy ending! Jo worked for many years as a reporter and producer, first for BBC Radio 5, then moving on to Radio 4s Womans Hour and Radio 2s The Steve Wright Show, before taking up writing full-time.

Her first novel, The Oyster Catcher, was inspired by a visit to Galway, eating a plate of oysters, and learning more about the oyster beds and oyster festivals of the area. She just had to write about it and it proved a real winner. Jo’s research for her novels involves visiting beautiful places, discovering the food of the area, and letting the story follow from there. Reading her books, whether set in a lavender farm in Provence, or a lemon grove in Sicily, you immediately feel as if you are there. Add to the fabulous settings some lovely characters and you have all the hallmarks of a great read. With 17 novels published so far, she really has the perfect recipe. Tickets: £11 including tea, scone and cake.