A DETERMINED Wrexham author is launching her second novel which aims to combat the disability stigma.

Following the success of her first novel, Wrexham author Samantha Maxwell is launching 'Disabling Ableism' on April 20.

The novel deals with public perceptions and opinions of disability, featuring contributions from Lesley Griffiths MS for Wrexham and Kerry Evans, Disability Liaison Officer at Wrexham AFC.

The Leader: 'Disabling Ableism' Book Cover'Disabling Ableism' Book Cover (Image: Samantha Maxwell)

Her first book 'CP Isn't Me' is part autobiographical and speaks about Samantha's personal experiences living with mild Cerebral Palsy within a society that often discriminates disability.

She said: "With Disabling Ableism, I wanted to turn the topic onto the public and ask people directly their true personal opinions of disability with an interesting outcome.

"I wanted to do this to make people aware of the fictionalised version of disability vs. the reality, this, I'm hoping, will change people's perceptions of disability for the better."

The second novel will be published on April 20 with an exclusive launch event at Xplore Science Discovery Centre, Wrexham.

Everyone is welcome to attend and hear more about the novel from Samantha herself.

Samantha continues: "I want to thank those who have kindly contributed to this second book, without whom this book wouldn’t be possible. 

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"I also want to thank everyone for their support of my first book, my family, friends, my publisher, and stockists.

"This support gave me the encouragement to continue my writing career."

Samantha's dad, Martin Maxwell, also created the artwork for the book cover using her original ideas and designs.

The book launch  at Xplore on April 20 will begin at 2pm.