# Event Details - **Event Name**: Inspiration: Livi Michael, Marnie Riches, and Louise Mulvey - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Three North West writers speak on their inspiration in their work as part of the Royal Literary Fund (RLF)Collected series.About this EventThe Portico are delighted to be working with the Royal Literary Fund and presenting a RLF Collected event. RLF Collected brings local writers to talk about the craft of writing, publishing and, for this event, their inspiration as part of the Year of Reading. Each writer will read for 15 minutes, followed by a 15 minute Q&A on their craft, publishing, and writing life.Marnie Riches (Chair)Since 2015 publication of her award-winning debut, The Girl Who Wouldn’t Die, Marnie Riches has become a bestselling contributor to crime fiction, selling hundreds of thousands of books internationally. She also writes historical romance as Maggie Campbell. When she's not writing, she teaches for the Royal Literary Fund and has taught the creative writing Masters at Cambridge University.Livi MichaelLivi Michael has written novels for adults, young adults and children. Elizabeth and Ruth (Salt 2026) is her 21st novel. Her short stories have been published in various places including Granta, The Lonely Crowd and Fictive Dream. They have been long listed for the BBC National Short Story Award and featured in The Best British Short Stories (Salt 2026). Her play, Singers Not Sinners about the first three women who were allowed to sing in a choir was performed in Oldham in 2022.Louise Mulvey is a writer and counsellor, living in Manchester. She is curious about the stories we tell and who listens to them. Simply put: words have the power to change lives. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2fcc7970-6daf-11f1-bdd0-a977c66e9d66-rimg-w908-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/inspiration-livi-michael-marnie-riches-and-louise-mulvey/100001991690628284 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 14+ - door_time: 2026-07-15T16:45:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: The Portico Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3.96, max: 3.96, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Portico Library - **lat**: 53.4799981 - **long**: -2.240895000000023 - **full address**: The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Inspiration: Livi Michael, Marnie Riches, and Louise Mulvey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/06a983a1f1b09fb4b3e1ede52597e40c7629ca012628fdb45b53a355490cc197-rimg-w851-h315-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1781410158 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Inspiration: Livi Michael, Marnie Riches, and Louise Mulvey being held? - **A:** Inspiration: Livi Michael, Marnie Riches, and Louise Mulvey takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Inspiration: Livi Michael, Marnie Riches, and Louise Mulvey? - **A:** Inspiration: Livi Michael, Marnie Riches, and Louise Mulvey is strictly for guests aged 14 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 14 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Inspiration: Livi Michael, Marnie Riches, and Louise Mulvey? - **A:** Inspiration: Livi Michael, Marnie Riches, and Louise Mulvey is organized by Portico Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Inspiration: Livi Michael, Marnie Riches, and Louise Mulvey is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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