28 December 2009
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Eve Makis will be at the festival.

Eve Makis interview

Nottingham writer Eve Makis recently won an international books prize for her novel 'Eat, Drink and Be Married'. Listen to John Holmes' interview with her.

Eve Makis was born in Nottingham to Greek Cypriot parents. Her experiences of growing up in West Bridgford form the basis of her award winning novel 'Eat, Drink and Be Married'.

Eve spoke to BBC Radio Nottingham's John Holmes recently. During the interview they chatted about :-

Part One:

Her recent award

Portraying the Cypriot people

Her novel, 'Eat, Drink and Be Married'

Part Two:

Reading coffee cups

Cypriot recipes and remedies

Greek and English cultural traits

Observing lives

Part Three:

Characters and real life