On the 1st of June, Keith L. Wright will be holding an author’s talk at Chesham Library at 11:00am following the release of his new book ‘The Blacksmiths Arm’. Two young men growing up with all the problems that young men face. Awkwardness with girls, yet longing for some form of intimate, even sexual contact. Trying to find their place in their family, and with their peers. Nothing remarkable about that except these two young men, both called John, lived centuries apart. One a blacksmith's son around the time of The English Civil War and the other a publican's son shortly after the start of the millennium. Both lived in turbulent times, and their feelings were stirred by stories regaled by visitors to the forge or the pub. Finally, both leave the family home, angry for reasons they couldn't really explain, looking for something but not knowing what that was. They are both caught up in the violence, one as a soldier fighting for Cromwell, the other as a policeman in the riots of 2011. Violence overwhelms them and their lives become a spiral of despair and their only hope seems to be through the love of a woman. But that is not a certainty. History seems to be repeating itself and old certainties disappear. Smile at the mistakes, sadly reflect on the horrors and laugh at the tales. Most of all enjoy the journey.
Phil Barnes, author of 'My Teacher's A Robot' will be at Tewkesbury Library on Wednesday 1st June during the school half term. Phil will start off with reading a few chapters from the book and then go on to answer any questions, with a bit of audience participation along the way.
Kevin J Adock will be signing copies of his children's book Adventures with Sir Maxwell on Saturday 28th May between 10am - 12 noon at Nottingham Building Society in Shepshed. Every child loves the idea of going on a wild adventure, of finding treasure maps and formulating plans to take down the bad-guys. Throw in wizards, dragons, witches and jousting and you've got the perfect formula for a great kids read.
Dave Hague & Dave Hook will be signing copies of their recent book 'Kata Bunkai, Combat Analysis of Kata Vol 1' at Sutton in Ashfield Library. The event will take place on Friday 20th May between 10am-12. This is the first book in a series of three, intended as a compendium and reference work of the core bunkai (applications) contained in the 26 Shotokan kata and is unique in that respect. It includes explanations of kata and kata bunkai for the first eight Shotokan kata.
Carol Steingreaber will be performing a reading of her new autobiography 'Pants Optional' on Friday, May 13 at 7pm in CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In her first autobiography, Pants Optional, Carol Steingreaber offers a hilarious, unrestricted insight into her life thus far in Iowa, USA. The reader is a privileged passenger on the journey, invited to buckle up for the ride as Carol shares her stories from the sibling squabbles of childhood, to cringeworthy dating moments, marriage and various stages of motherhood. Her witty, "tell-it-straight" writing style conjures up images you can't help but laugh at, often accompanied by photos that speak a thousand (usually comical) words. Carol provides the reader with "UNconventional tips" on a whole range of themes such as housework and hospitals, illness and injury, Nerf guns and nudity, safety concerns and sex, friendship, faith and a great many more. Moments of eternal embarrassment are interspersed with flashes of comic/parenting genius, and every reader will find a nugget or three (or twenty!) to inspire them. A cracking read, and highly recommended. This event is sponsored by Next Page Books. A book signing will follow the reading in Next Page Books. This event is free and open to the public. Next Page Books contact information: Telehone: 319.247.2665 Email: [email protected] Website: http://npbnewbo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextpagebookstore
Kathleen Harrywood will be holding an author talk on her thriller novel The Other Side of the Looking Glass at the York Explore Library Learning Centre. The author talk will take place on Monday 9th May between 2.30-3.30pm in the Marriott Room where a complimentary hot drink and cake will be provided.
Between Friday the 6th of May and Sunday the 8th of May will be the reunion of the RAF 100 group assocation in Norfolk. The main venue for the reunion is the Holiday Inn in Norwich. This is a fantastic event which will feature all kinds of different activities and events over the weekend. The event will be taking place in a number of villages where veterans were stationed as well as in Norwich. The villagers will provide a wonderful selection of home-baked teas for the event. Saturday evening will play host to the main event, where the hotel will host a formal dinner with a Speaker. The 'RAF 100 Group - Kindred Spirits' will be prominently displayed and can be bought and signed by the author.
Rebecca Bradford will be signing copies of 'Verge - Book One' at Albany Creek Library on Thursday 5th May from 12:00-13:30. ‘Verge' is the first book in a new series of dramatic vampire teen novels by Rebecca Bradford, featuring the instantly likeable protagonist Ashleigh Palmer. As Ashleigh turns 18, she also begins a complex and difficult transition from a world of normality to a world which she only previously believed existed in fantasy. She begins to change, to the distress and worry of her family and particularly her best friend, Emma. Then the cravings begin... for blood. When her mother reveals the secret of her paternity her world is turned upside down. In this, the first book of the series, Rebecca Bradford has written a dramatic and engaging tale of how one young woman deals with her surprising destiny.
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