Ben Newman is the viral TikTok sensation known to most as Spud Man. People come from far and wide just to get a taste of his jacket spuds on the market square. Ben lives and works in Tamworth, a town that’s now synonymous with the unlikely influencer, with his wife, Sarah, who he’s fondly nicknamed Spudwife, and their nine kids.
Mastercoach of the Year 2020, Paul Mort, is a personal development trainer from South Shields. He is known for his no nonsense and hands on approach. Through his videos, talks and courses he’s aided the recovery of thousands and helped them to turn their lives around. His podcast series ‘Paul Mort Talks Sh*t!’ has hosted the likes of boxer Tyson Fury and comedian Chris Ramsey.
Sarah Mellor is a first-time novelist and therapist in her adopted city of Liverpool, where she has lived for nearly 30 years. As a psychotherapist in the NHS, she worked daily with the people of Liverpool, mainly in the inner-city areas of Toxteth and Kensington. She kickstarted the process of writing this novel by attending an Arvon crime-writing course and taking part in the Literary Consultancy’s mentoring programme.
Elle Machray grew up in Birmingham to Welsh–Caribbean and Scottish parents. After graduating from the HarperCollins Author Academy in spring 2021, their debut novel Remember, Remember was longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Prize, judged by Hilary Mantel.
JIMMY DONALDSON, also known as “MrBeast,” is the creator behind the most subscribed YouTube channel in the world and founder of global entertainment, CPG, consumer products, and philanthropy empire, Beast Industries. He entertains and inspires a global audience through viral spectacles, engaging challenges, and massive giveaways, including millions of dollars in food and supplies for those in need.
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