'This is an event quite unlike any other and it is so important to see Northern Ireland writers represented on occasions like this'
A Belfast-born author is set to represent Northern Ireland and showcase her debut novel at a festival in India billed as the greatest literature event in the world.
The festival has a global following and this year's line- up will include over 250 debates, readings, concerts and events.Originally from Belfast, Ms Canning is a public engagement specialist and writer living in Swansea, south Wales. "This is the first time, however, that I will be there as a writer in my own right and I am hugely excited to be launching my debut novel there.
Damian Smyth, head of literature and drama at the Arts Council NI said: "The Jaipur Literary Festival is one of the biggest literature festivals in the world and it is fantastic to see it happening once again live and in person in 2023.
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