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06 Sep 2025 - 06 Sep 2025
Heptonstall Museum
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Author Talk: Sophie Calon and Kathryn Tann

Price: £Free – 3
A black and white photo of author Sophie Calon, who sits, with shoulder length tousled dark hair, her left elbow resting on her lap with her chin resting on her left hand. Sophie wears a long-sleeved floral print top and dark leggings.

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3pm – 5pm

When author, Sophie Calon approached us, describing how her recently published memoir, “Long Going” (Published by Honno) is set largely in the Upper Calder Valley, where she lived from 2021 to 2023 and the opening chapter writes of throwing coppers on Hartley’s grave –  we obviously wanted to get her along to the Museum to share her story.

Alongside, Sophie will be her friend and fellow writer, Kathryn Tann, who also has connections to the area which feature in her published work “Seaglass“, including the odd tale of nearby wild swimming.

They’ll mainly discuss the themes covered in “Long Going”. Described as a powerful, unflinching memoir that sings with Calon’s love for her eccentric, witty father while recounting his drink-fuelled disintegration. In telling his story, Calon explores her family’s instability and pain as well as her own survival.

They will offer an opportunity for Q&A, as well as signing copies of both their books.

We would ask you to advise of any accessibility issues due to the age and location of the museum’s building, which may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.  

 

 

 

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