A MALVERN Wells woman is helping an author in his attempts to launch a new series of children's books.

Gwen Farrer is the literary agent for Redditch's Gary Davis, who has devised characters called The Roadies for a series of books on road safety.

Ms Farrer, who is also chairman of Malvern Writers' Circle, has opened talks with publishers in London over the series. She started the Out in the Sticks Literary Agency in January with a view to helping writers achieve publication. Ms Farrer said she is one of the few agencies based outside London but has received a warm welcome from publishing houses.