An Evening With Local Author & Artist Sarah Dean-Hunter: Art, Folklore, And Fictional Worlds

An Evening with Local Author & Artist Sarah Dean-Hunter: Art, Folklore, and Fictional Worlds

Promotional image for an event featuring a local author and artist. On the left is a portrait photo of a person with shoulder-length auburn hair, wearing glasses and a light purple top, against a warm-toned background. In the centre, large text reads “An Evening with Local Author & Artist Sarah Dean-Hunter,” with smaller text below stating “Art, Folklore, & Fictional Worlds.” On the right is an illustration-style book cover titled “The Artist and the Mirmin of Famagusta,” showing a sunset over water with a small boat and a mermaid-like figure rising from the sea. Along the bottom, event details read: “Date: Friday 31 July 2026 | Time: 7pm - 8pm | Location: Nurture (SHAPE, 32 Newmarket Street, Ayr) | Cost: Free.”

Join us for an inspiring evening with professional artist and author Sarah Dean-Hunter as she celebrates the release of her captivating new novel, The Artist and the Mirmin of Famagusta.

Set against the sun-drenched, golden backdrop of Cyprus, the novel follows Pearl, an artist whose life takes an enchanting and unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Siretta, a playful, gender-neutral mermaid (Mirmin) from the deep. Far from a traditional romance, the book explores a rare, profound, and life-changing connection rooted in creativity, mutual discovery, and the beauty of platonic relationships. It is a story about learning to see the world through a completely fresh lens and discovering how art can bridge two entirely different worlds.

Whether you are a lover of independent fiction, an art enthusiast, or interested in diverse and unique character representation in modern literature, this talk offers a wonderful glimpse into the creative mind. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.