Sylvie Nickels is a former travel writer who lives in North Oxfordshire. Her novel Another Kind of Loving (Oriole Press, £7.99), is the third in a trilogy set in Bosnia. It will be launched this weekend at the Kings Sutton Literary Festival. Also appearing are novelist Justin Cartwright, biographer Michael Holroyd, language expert David Crystal and others. Call 01295 810108 for ticket availability.