Join us for a special online conversation between acclaimed autistic author Joanne Limburg and Scottish writer Elspeth Wilson, part of Book Week Scotland 2025.

In Letters to My Weird Sisters, Joanne writes to women in history she recognises as kindred spirits after her own adult autism diagnosis — reaching back in time to connect with those who share something of her experience. The conversation will explore themes of autism, identity, and the many shapes of friendship, particularly neurodivergent friendships, which are often misunderstood or undervalued by neurotypical society.

This event is part of a two-part programme from Neuk Collective, celebrating the ways books can bring people together and spark connection. While the follow-on workshop is for neurodivergent participants, this conversation is open to everyone.

Link to follow-on workshop here: Letters to My Weird Sisters: Writing Neurodivergent Friendship with Elspeth Wilson

Access information

Automatic live captions will be available during the event
A captioned recording will be available to ticket holders for 30 days after the event
A transcript will also be available
Please let us know on the booking form if you have any other access needs — we’ll do our best to meet them

About the speakers

Joanne Limburg is the author of Letters to My Weird Sisters, a landmark in neurodivergent nonfiction, as well as poetry collections, memoirs, and works exploring mental health, autism, and identity.
http://www.joannelimburg.net/

Elspeth Wilson is a Scottish writer and poet whose work often explores themes of belonging, identity, and neurodivergence. She is a member of Neuk Collective and a debut author whose creative practice centres care and connection. Her debut novel, These Mortal Bodies, was published in summer 2025.
https://www.elspethwilson.co.uk/

About the organisers

Door in the Wall Arts Access CIC is a disabled-led organisation supporting disabled and neurodivergent artists across Scotland to create, connect, and thrive. Our flagship strand, Neuk Collective, is a vibrant peer-led network of neurodivergent creatives. We centre accessibility in all our events and believe in the value of neurodivergent ways of working, connecting, and creating.

This event is funded by Scottish Book Trust and presented as part of Book Week Scotland 2025.