"Sara Banerji's view of the world is completely original and vivid... she is always worth reading" Philip Pullman

Sara Banerji, author, sculptor, artist and creative writing teacher, is a well established figure in the literary world. As well as writing her own work, she teaches creative writing and hosts writers' discussion groups - including the highly successful monthly ' Literary Café Lunches ' in Oxford.

Sara also exhibits her paintings and sculptures in Oxford and has regularly featured in Oxford's Artsweeks.

A descendant of 18th century "father of the novel form", Henry Fielding, Banerji's voice is described by critics as 'original and highly imaginative' 'entertaining','bold', 'punchy', 'exciting', 'gripping, fluid and confident'. She is widely acclaimed as 'a very gifted storyteller'.

NEWS:

• BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHES SARA BANERJI E-BOOKS

This month Bloomsbury publishers have brought out several of my novels as e-books, including: Cobwewalking, The Teaplanter's Daughter, Shining Agnes, and Writing on Skin. They will also soon be out in paper back. >>Bloomsbury website

• SHARKSPARK - 27th February, 8 pm, The Living Room, Oxford Castle

Come and hear people tell amazing, unscripted, true stories on the theme of 'Telling Lies' - in less than five minutes - and meet new people over a drink.  The event is free and is hosted by Bill Heine of BBC Radio Oxford.  It is part of  SparkOxford, which I have set up, based on SparkLondon which I took part in last October. SparkOxford is held on the last Monday of every month at  The Living Room .  You can book and enjoy a pre show meal. No need to book for SharkSpark but it would be helpful to the restaurant if you would let them know that you are planning to come.

• OXFRINGE - 30 May to 10 June

I will be representing Oxfringe literary events this year. Contact Sarah Jones on  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out how to get involved and what's on. Lots of exciting venues are involved, including the newly refurbished Old Fire Station Theatre; Visit  www.oxfringe.com to register - but hurry, the deadline for performer registration is 28 February!

REVIEWS OF SARA'S WRITING:

'A wonderful shock to the imagination' (Mail on Sunday)

'Funny and terse, the style is exactly right.' (Jeanette Winterson.)

'...rich with humour and vitality. ..elegantly and thoughtfully written.' (Good Housekeeping)

'Sara Banerji triumphs through originality of mood and feeling.' (Financial Times)

'Transfixingly bizarre.' (Independant on Sunday.)

'...well judged descriptions and very funny dialogue.' (The TLS.)

'Banerji has a natural talent for blending the ordinary with the extraordinary.' (Clare Bolan. Sunday Times.)

'... not wary of treading on new ground.' (The literary review.)

'One of the few natural story tellers of today.' (Humphrey Carpenter.)

'Sara Banerji is a writer of great warmth and directness.' (Robert Nye. The Times.)

'I love this original and often quirky author.' (The Bookseller.)