Adele Parks MBE will speak at this year's Cruise Stars awards
The bestselling author will make an inspirational speech at the event, which will take place on 11 December at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
Parks has written 24 novels in her 24-year career and is one of the bestselling authors of women's fiction in the UK.
She is also a proud, long-term ambassador of the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency, two charities that promote literacy in the UK.
The National Literacy Trust is the chosen charity partner for both the Wave Awards and Cruise Stars.
Cruise Stars recognises success and innovation and shines a spotlight on the brightest and best talent in the cruise industry.
Entries for this year's event are closed and the 2026 shortlist is now live. A huge congratulations to all those shortlisted who will receive a complimentary ticket to the ceremony.
If you would like to celebrate with them, tickets are still available. Click HERE to buy your ticket, which includes welcome sparkling wine, a three course meal, half a bottle of house wine and a £10 donation to the National Literacy Trust.
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