The Devon Anthology: Winter 2025

There's something about Devon that brings out the author in us. Or something about authors that are drawn to Devon. Either way, we are a county full of storytellers, writers & poets. Let's get to know a few of them.

Join five Devon-based authors as they read for five minutes each from one of their recent books. From crime to fantasy to memoir and more, you're bound to discover something new & unexpected. Mingle with the authors afterwards and pick up a book or two if inspired.

This event is hosted at Bovey Paradiso, a lively community arts and entertainment centre in Bovey Tracey. We hope you'll have a look around the latest exhibition and consider supporting their work while you're there. Thank you!

Roxan Burley is a YA Dystopian Fantasy author who pushes the boundaries of imagination, weaving imagic into a modern context, where rebellion ignites hope. Her characters grapple with profound moral dilemmas, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and sacrifice. Through vivid prose, she invites readers to question societal norms and embrace their own power.

Elizabeth Dulcie worked in industry for thirty years before giving it up to tell lies for a living. She writes international thrillers; cosy crime and short stories set in a typical English village; and how-to books for authors running their own business and/or taking the route towards self-publishing.

Yaara Lahav Gregory was born and raised on a kibbutz in Israel, a socialist farming community on the bank of the river Jordan, near both Jordan and Syria. After compulsory military service, she moved to Devon, where she has lived for over 30 years. A lifelong peace activist, Yaara has for many years worked to promote Palestinian rights, advocating for peace and justice for all in the region.

Figgy Mack was born in Nottinghamshire but now resides in Devon. Her first ‘proper’ job was as a flight attendant working for British Airways on long-haul flights. This is where her insatiable appetite for travel really took hold and where she got the inspiration for her protagonist, Jaime Jones and the Up in the Air Mystery series.

Benjamin Pering is a jumper wearing, music loving walking enthusiast based in South Devon. Having grown up in Torquay, Ben has a deep appreciation of his home county, and a particular love of exploring the miniature Middle Earths that can be found in the twin National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor. One Moor Time is his first book, borne out of a great love of this precious landscape, alongside a healthy ability to laugh at himself.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bovey Paradiso, Bovey Paradiso, Bovey Tracey, United Kingdom