Ruth Estevez's Blog
June 30, 2025
Bare Books Podcast
On at 6 pm, Tuesday 19th of August, join me on the Bare Books Podcast where I’ll be talking about Jiddy Vardy!
Welcome to Bare Books
September 1, 2023
Author visits
I’m very excited to be visiting these three Yorkshire bookshops, The Book Lounge, Kirkby Lonsdale and The Stripey Badger, Grassington and Limestone Books, Settle, with two fellow authors in August and October (on Bookshop Day) this year.
And there may be more, so please keep a look out!
Our books are connected as they are all set in the North of England, all feature characters with secret identities and also have sea settings!
Please come along and visit these great bookshops, chat about the books, and find out more – and if you’ve any questions beforehand – please just ask!
The Jiddy Vardy books are available in the place they are set at The Higgledy Pig in Robin Hood’s Bay and the Whitby Bookshop.
Book Launch and events
CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS – SINCERE APOLOGIES
Saturday 2nd December 12 noon & 2 pm – Smugglers Bar and Bistro, the Dock
Book launch of the final novel in the smuggling, coming of age trilogy set in Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, and York – place & inspiration, readings, Q&A, books for sale & signings
inspired by real life Robin Hood’s Bay female smuggler, Jiddy Vardy
Books can also be purchased at https://www.thehiggledypig.co.uk/
Historical Fiction
Thursday 7th December, 7 pm – CANCELLED DUE TO RUTH BEING ON JURY SERVICE
Jiddy Vardy – Full Sail. Final novel in the smuggling, coming of age, historical trilogy
Launch talk about inspiration from Yorkshire books, people and places, Q&A, readings & signings
Inspired by real life Robin Hood’s Bay female smuggler, Jiddy Vardy
Relaxed and welcoming in this wonderful bookshop
https://www.grovebookshop.com/contact/
Historical Fiction
Wave of Nostalgia Bookshop, Haworth, YorkshireWednesday 13th December, 7 pm
Jiddy Vardy – Full Sail. Final novel in the smuggling, coming of age, historical trilogy
Q&A, readings & signings
Inspired by real life Robin Hood’s Bay female smuggler, Jiddy Vardy
Tickets – £5 including glass of wine and 10% off all books
To book:
Historical Fiction
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators private eventSaturday, 16th of December 2023
Following 10.30 – 12.30 critique group meetings at Manchester Metropolitan University
Details contact: estevez.9@gmail.com
Helen Lapping North West organiser asking the questions – readings, books available and signings. Q&A about the Jiddy Vardy trilogy.
Wine, soft drinks, and a delicious Yorkshire treat!
Jiddy Vardy – Full Sail
Book Launch and events
Robin Hood’s Bay Victorian WeekendSaturday 2nd December 12 noon & 2 pm – Venue TBC
Book launch of the final novel in the smuggling, coming of age trilogy set in Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, and York – place & inspiration, readings, Q&A, books for sale & signings
inspired by real life Robin Hood’s Bay female smuggler, Jiddy Vardy
Books can also be purchased at https://www.thehiggledypig.co.uk/
Historical Fiction
The Grove Bookshop, Ilkley, YorkshireThursday 7th December, 7 pm
Jiddy Vardy – Full Sail. Final novel in the smuggling, coming of age, historical trilogy
Launch talk about inspiration from Yorkshire books, people and places, Q&A, readings & signings
Inspired by real life Robin Hood’s Bay female smuggler, Jiddy Vardy
Relaxed and welcoming in this wonderful bookshop
https://www.grovebookshop.com/contact/
Historical Fiction
July 17, 2023
Jiddy Vardy Trilogy conclusion
Book 3 in the smuggling trilogy
Release date: 2nd December 2023
Beaten Track Publishing
February 22, 2022
Meeting Coty – second edition
Meeting Coty
Second edition
Beaten Track Publishing
Release date: Thursday, 7th April 2022
Cover reveal and details to follow.
November 16, 2021
The Robin Hood’s Bay Victorian Weekend 2021
Saturday, 4th December, 11 am and 2 pm at The Old School House, Robin Hood’s Bay
Pop by to chat, buy books, have them signed.
Books available: Jiddy Vardy, Jiddy Vardy – High Tide (2nd in the trilogy), Erosion and The Monster Belt
All set on the North Yorkshire Coast.
Jiddy Vardy is inspired by real life local female smuggler in Robin Hood’s Bay.
#UKteenchat
Tuesday 16th November 8 – 9 pm
Talking writing, location as character, Yorkshire as inspiration and about the Jiddy Vardy smuggling trilogy. Also my writing tips and answering any questions that pop up!
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#ukteenchat
Tuesday 16th November 8 – 9 pm
Talking writing, location as character, Yorkshire as inspiration and about the Jiddy Vardy smuggling trilogy. Also my writing tips and answering any questions that pop up!
November 3, 2021
Jiddy Vardy – High Tide – Book Launch
The Grove BookshopThursday 11th November 2021
7 pm
Contact The Grove Bookshop to book (free)
Spaces limited
Beaten Track Publishing
https://www.beatentrackpublishing.com/?n1=publications&id=455&n2=&n3=true&n4=&n5=&n6=&n7=&kw=
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September 21, 2021
Book signings
September visits to The Book Corner, Saltburn and Whitby Bookshop, Whiby, North Yorkshire were unfortunately cancelled, but I will make it to these delightful bookshops before long, I hope.
Thanks.
Book Signings
25th September 2021
The Book Corner, Saltburn
11 am – 12 noon
The Whitby Bookshop
Afternoon
