Thank you to all who so generously gave towards the appeal. Already Tamworth Literary Festival have plans in place with events through 2016 and into 2017. For up to the minute news visit our website at https://tamlitfest.wordpress.com/ and drop us a line so we can send you regular updates. Also take a few minutes to complete the survey and maybe you'll see your favourite author talking about their work and signing their latest work. Meanwhile plans are already in place for the next television appearances. The applications filled, emailed and three programmes on three different channels may well feature yours truly in the coming weeks and months - assuming I pass the auditions, of course. To find out more email us at tamlitfest@gmail.com to receive news, updates and our forthcoming news letter. Once again many thanks to all those who contributed and who passed on the appeal to their friends and family. The total would not have been possible without you.

Just over a week to go and the total continues to rise. If you haven't given already please do so. Whatever you can contribute, no matter how small, helps. Meanwhile keep a look out for news on my next TV challenge - an audition is imminent!

Thank you 'anonymous', we at the Literary Festival are all extremely grateful for your generosity.

Thank you very much indeed, Becky - your contribution is very much appreciated by all of us at Tamworth Literary Festival.