Sheelagh Aston

Sunniside u3a, North East

Sheelagh Aston is a freelance writer living in the northeast who writes women's fiction and family sagas. Her rich layered novels explore the bonds and battles of intergenerational relationships. Despite a severe loss of sight and diagnosed dyslexia, Sheelagh has been writing since she could hold a pen. She worked as a community worker before becoming an Anglican Vicar in 2005, serving in the North East. She retired in December 2024 and lives in the North East.

Available talks by Sheelagh Aston

Out In To The Big Wide Open - How a Brit Wrote a Amish Novel

They say you should write what you know. But many writers do the opposite. Through the author's own experience we explore what it takes research, write and publish a story about people in another country (Pennsylvania, USA) and from another community (The Amish) to her own.

Creative

Delivery: Open to both online or in person

Being there - getting started as a writer

The workshop introduces participants to the foundations of storytelling and the writing process through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities.

Literature

Delivery: Open to both online or in person

Through the looking glass - researching tips for writers

How do you build a believable world for your reader? Getting your facts right, creating places, events, even whole worlds can be daunting for a writer. This talk will provide you with some tips as to where and how you can start researching for your story.

Creative

Delivery: Open to both online or in person

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