THE BOOKSHOP SERIES

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn:
The Re-Write

Wednesday 25 February 2025
Waterstones, Unit 72, Midsummer Place
Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3GA
Starts: 7pm. £5

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‘The spiritual heir to Bridget Jones's Diary, while bringing something entirely fresh and modern to the table’ -  Emily Henry on Yinka

 

 Lizzie’s debut novel, Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?  was an uplifting and hilarious story, and she will be joining us to talk about her much-anticipated new book, The Re-Write, an equally witty, fresh and modern novel about love and destiny.

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Temi and Wale meet in London. They flirt, date, meet each other's friends.

Then they break up. And Wale goes on a reality dating show.

Instead of giving in to heartbreak, Temi throws herself into her dream: writing. She's within touching distance of a book deal that would solve all her problems. But publishers keep passing on her novel and bills still have to be paid. So, when the opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity memoir arises, Temi accepts.

And, of course, the celebrity turns out to be Wale...

Will Temi and Wale repeat the patterns of their past? Or can they write a whole new story?

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Lizzie will be in conversation with editor and MK Lit Fest Programme Director, Flora Rees. She will be staying to sign and dedicate copies of her books on the night, and all ticket holders will receive a complimentary beverage. This promises to be a lively, fun and interesting evening, so do come along and join us. We look forward to seeing you there!

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About Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
Lizzie Damilola Blackburn is a British-Nigerian charity worker-turned-author who grew up in south London and now lives with her husband and young son in Milton Keynes. Her debut novel, Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?, was selected by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai as a Literati book club pick. She was also a runner-up for a Diverse Book Award (UK) in 2023. The Re-Write is her second novel.

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