CHESHIRE author Erica James dropped into Culcheth Library, attracting 50 fans.

She spent more than two hours with the audience about how she got into writing, her unique way of building characters and settings for her books, and the world of publishing during the event, organised by the Forget-Me-Not bookshop.

After speaking to fans she signed copies of her books and for those who missed the chat Erica has left some signed copies of her latest book It’s the Little Things at the Forget-Me-Not bookshop.

Naomi Simpson, from the bookshop, said: “Erica is very charming person. She talked openly of some funny and touching events in her life and really had the audience captivated.

“We look forward to the release of her next book and to welcoming her back to Culcheth.”