A Powys author who become a writer after she was made redundant will be signing copies of her first published novel in Llanidloes.

Kathy Biggs' novel 'The Luck' set in America's Midwest follows the trials and tribulations, heartbreak and joy of a family over three generations, beginning in 1930. With themes of love, loss and duplicity, and even murder, the tale is a gripping mystery that unfolds over decades.

She will be signing copies of the epic generational saga at The Great Oak Book Shop, Llanidloes from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, December 10.

Kathy discovered her literary talent when she enrolled on Aberystwyth University's Creative Writing modules at The Wyeside in Builth Wells.

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She said: “I started writing at the beginning of 2017 after being made redundant.

"Although I loved the job I'd been in (advocacy for older people) it involved dealing with lots of information - reports, forms, legal documents.

"I knew that whatever I did next, I wanted it to be something that allowed me to get stuff out of my head rather than put more in.

“Joining a community of writers helped give me the confidence and commitment to become a published author. What I loved about Aberystwyth University's Creative Writing classes was the insights of its tutors and the diversity of its challenges. Through the modules I took, I learned about writing novels, short stories, poetry, freelance features and scriptwriting, which pushed me to improve my own abilities.”