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ALL-FEMALE LITPR TEAM ORGANISES EPIC ONLINE GATHERING WITH INSPIRATIONAL & INCLUSIVE INDIE AUTHORS TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'SDAY 2024, March 8^th 

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion

International Women's Dayon 8^thMarch 2024 is a global day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In 1975, the UN celebrated its first official International Women's Day on 8 March during International Women's Year.

For 2024, the theme of the International Women's Day campaign is 'Inspire Inclusion'.This theme encourages a global effort to not only inspire others to understand and value women's achievements but also to forge a better world through women's inclusion and empowerment in all parts of our society. This unique campaign creates a call to action to value and celebrate differences as a society and collectively support women's equality and diversity.

In celebration of International Women's Day, Literally Public Relations (LitPR) (a multi-prize-winning publicity and marketing agency specialising in creative, innovative and cost-effective PR and marketing solutions) has organised an all-female-led online gathering,International Women's Day Indie Authors Panel 2024.

LitPR is led by former journalist turned PR, Helen Lewis, who is also the co-founder of The Diverse Book Awards alongside best-selling author Abiola Bello. Since its creation in 2012, the team has grown from being entirely run by Helen, to a team of eight incredibly talented women.

LitPR's captivating online event will celebrate the power and talent of women authors and literature from around the world. This virtual panel will be taking place onTuesday, March 5, 2024at19:00 GMT, and will bring together a diverse group of independent authors who are making their mark in the literary world:

Get ready to be inspired as these incredible writers share their personal journeys, creative processes, and the challenges they've overcome. From thought-provoking novels to captivating memoirs, they will discuss their works and the themes that resonate with women everywhere.

The panel includes:

WAFA' TARNOWSKA

Wafa' Tarnowska is an award-winning writer, translator and storyteller. She was born in Lebanon and has worked and lived in several countries from India, to Australia, to the UAE as well as Cyprus and Lebanon. She currently lives between the UK and Poland, writing, translating books and documentaries and offering storytelling sessions in English and Arabic. Wafa' sees herself as a cultural bridge between East and West, and has also written the award-winningThe Arabian Nightsfor Barefoot Books.

L.S DELORME

L.S Delorme (Lexy) is the Author of the "Limerent" novel series. She has also been a travel writer and author ofThe Unofficial Guide to Disneyland Hong KongandAn Expat Mom's unofficial Guide to Disneyland Paris.She is an ex-rock musician, ex-science grad, recovering attorney and now an expat writer. Her love of writing stems from an eclectic life. She grew up in various states across the us until her father retired to North Carolina when she was a teenager. As an adult, she has continued this "tumbleweed" life, having since lived in 3 countries, 9 US States, and 21 cities around the world. But, through all this change, her love of writing has been the one constant. Writing theLimerentSeries allows her to use her unusual past to help create new worlds. Lexy now lives in Paris with her husband and two sons.

CL LAUDER

Carla Lauder grew up in South Africa before immigrating to the United Kingdom, where she attended the University of London to complete an MA in Creative Writing. She now lives at the foot of a lush mountain in Hong Kong with her husband and two rapidly lengthening sons, who enjoy their newfound proximity to nature, especially the sea.

KSHAMTA PUROHIT

Kshamta is an author, poetess, dentist, teacher, mum, cook, Tolkien fan, and a fabulous cleaner. When she is not busy figuring out treatment plans or lost in a fantasy land, she loves talking to her son about all things science. Born not too far from the Thar desert in North India, she now calls North Yorkshire her home.

EVA ASPRAKIS

Eva Asprakis was raised in South London by her American mother and Cypriot stepfather, who subsequently adopted her. She now lives in Nicosia with her partner, and is the author of two contemporary fiction novels,Thirty-Eight Days of Rain, andLove and Only Water.

DENISE BROWN

Denise Brown is a writer, housekeeper, and single parent of five children. Until recently, she was a PA, admin manager, and ‘Mum' to her second family on a construction site. When this role required her to work away from home, she decided to take a leap of faith, and focus on her writing instead. Born in East London, Denise has now settled in Scotland where she feels certain she must have lived in a previous life.In 2019 she was longlisted for the Bath Novel Award.I Am Winterwas longlisted for The Diverse Book Awards 2022. Denise's next YA isIt All Started With A Lie, published February 29 2024.

LINDA ELSEGOOD

Linda Elsegood discovered LDN after relapsing/remitting MS, which caused her to have attacks every six months. It took months for a relapse to recede, only to have another begin. In October 2003, Linda was advised she had secondary progressive MS and there was nothing anyone could do to help her, and like so many people sought alternative options for her own healthcare. Following her success with LDN, Linda Elsegood founded the LDN Research Trust as a UK nonprofit registered charity in 2004.

This free event is ideal for aspiring writers, book lovers, those wishing to celebrate the power of women's voices in literature, or simply those interested in hearing from these amazing women. This virtual panel presents a unique opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with fellow literary enthusiasts from the comforts of home.

Event link& enquiries:bit.ly/3I9SrT0

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