Second World War author Robert Ryan will speak at the Malvern Writers' Circle annual literary dinner on Wednesday, October 5.

At the dinner, open to the public as part of the Autumn in Malvern Festival, he will talk about how to succeed in the present state of the publishing market.

Mr Ryan's fourth book, After Midnight, has been described as 'haunting', 'memorable' and 'damn near impossible to put down'.

The three-course dinner, sponsored by the Malvern Gazette, will be at the Mount Pleasant Hotel. Tickets are £20.

Booking by Thursday, September 29 on 01684 892277 or 01684 893668.