A BROMSGROVE author who has had a successful year is holding a series of talks.

Carmen Capuano has written two young adult books, a chick-lit book, and a sci-fi series.

Her popular The Owners series explores the concept of what it means to be human, and she is looking to return to the series next year.

Carmen has also signed to publishers P'Kaboom, after previously being self published.

She said: “I am delighted to be working with this publisher to bring out my novel Split Decision.

"Having been self-published until now, I have always enjoyed the autonomy that this afforded me but I am relishing the fresh challenges that being with a traditional publisher will provide.”

Carmen is giving a talk at international pawn brokers Suttons and Robertsons of Birmingham, and at a Ladies Luncheon event at the Lord Morton’s Tearooms in Cutnall Green earlier next year.

The Owners series is available on Amazon and in bookshops.