A KNUTSFORD author is offering help and advice to aspiring authors, after her fourth full novel with HarperCollins has gone straight into Amazon’s best seller list.

Zara Stoneley’s, 'The Holiday Swap' is currently out in digital format, and the paperback will be published on Thursday, November 3.

Following her success as a writer, Zara recently joined forces with several other Cheshire authors - known as The Cheshirati - and the group are hosting events throughout the area.

On Thursday, October 20 from 7pm they will be in Knutsford Library at 7pm answering questions about writing.

Zara signed her first publishing contract after entering a competition, and now writes full time.

"We want to share our writing tips and secrets, and give readers an insight into the work that goes into their favourite books" said Zara.

"The Cheshirati is made up of authors writing in different genres, including crime, poetry, erotica, romance and women's fiction. Some of us are traditionally published, some self-published and some like me have tried both so we all have different experiences to share.

“The panel of authors will answer questions, but there will also be time to chat informally afterwards and the authors will be signing copies of their books. If you love reading, would like to know more about research, ideas or any other aspect of writing, or have always wanted to pen a best seller, please do join us."

The event is free.