There is no end to what you can dream, so uncover your mind secrets and join David R Lord, author of 'The Figment Wars: Through the Portals’, book signing event at ’Em Con’ Worcester University. David, is a preschool teacher from South Gloucestershire and an avid science fiction and fantasy fan. He dabbled in small writing projects for years but was encouraged to take on something bigger by several good friends. He has written a tremendous book that has the power to drill down and kick-start your imagination power. The story portrays two worlds: one where we live in, and the world that we feel with our mind and thoughts. The world that is populated by figments of our imagination and involves bizarre animals, imaginary friends, heroes, loathsome monsters and much more. So grab the tickets of the event before they run out at: http://worcester.em-con.co.uk/
The international children’s author of ‘Harry, A Cat’s Tale’, Sue Lawrence will be opening The Old Basing Book Exchange at the Old Basing Recreation Ground in early April. The community project is an excellent initiative to promote reading. The author will also do a reading of the book after the ribbon cutting. The inspiration for her book was her very own cat, stories about the cat soon became a funny children’s book. Harry, the protagonist of the story, is a large Tabby cat who moves to a new home and gets into all sorts of amusing situations. Sue currently resides in Hampshire but before that she lived in London. Her imagination tells the story of her cat which goes on adventures and she keeps on writing about them. The book is the first published form of these stories. Learn more about the upcoming event by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/events/190809048200914/
‘The War Poets and the Diary of an Ordinary Tommy: Convergence, Class and Transmission’ will launch in April at the Waterstones, Northhallerton. Margaret takes a deep look at a RAMC soldier’s account of the war. The soldier was her grandfather but she never knew him. She goes on the same journey that he made in 1916. From front lines to the army camps, she visits them all and speaks to people about what they can tell her about that period. The research and the personal notes of her grandfather helped her to paint a picture of true war. Margaret Parry has devoted her professional career to literature. She has worked as a teacher and a writer. She is currently working on different projects in the literary world, like poetry and memoirs.
Malcolm Lloyd Dubber will be at the Victoria Bookshop for a book event. ‘Return to Malta’ readers can meet the author and enjoy the reading of an excerpt from the book. The tale of love and romance in wartime begins when we are introduced to Nurse Hazel. She is in Malta during its siege and she is caring for wounded soldiers. It is there that she meets a naval officer Ewan, who was injured in an attack. The attraction between them is apparent since the beginning and they soon fall in love. Their relationship goes through many trials but eventually, they find their way to each other. Malcolm is an emergency planning, explosives chemistry, nuclear safety and CBRN consultant. His stories are based on his own personal experiences but he also brings an active imagination to the novels.
Digital Pursuit continues the story of criminal Tim Ridgway, first encountered in Following Digital Footprints. Tim has now been sentenced to ten years for his credit card and identity theft crimes and is taken to HMP Dinas Bay in Wales to serve his sentence. This is another enjoyable book from David McCaddon, in which the reader can become re-acquainted with old friends from Midshire Police and follow the threads of the plot which twist and turn in a satisfying manner.
Join author David McCaddon to talk about his book 'In Digital Pursuit' at Probus. Digital Pursuit continues the story of criminal Tim Ridgway, first encountered in Following Digital Footprints. Tim has now been sentenced to ten years for his credit card and identity theft crimes and is taken to HMP Dinas Bay in Wales to serve his sentence. Ever one to use his skills to his own advantage, Tim sets about planning his escape, whilst at the same time the authorities get wind of something big going down in the prison. Midshire Police set up an investigation and follow up various leads, putting two and two together and, in an entertaining fashion, not always coming up with four. This is another enjoyable book from David McCaddon, in which the reader can become re-acquainted with old friends from Midshire Police and follow the threads of the plot which twist and turn in a satisfying manner.
Book launch event for J. A. Zarifian’s ‘Once Upon a Mouse’ is taking place at the St. Paul’s Covent Garden in Bedford. An adventurous tale of a cat and mouse unlike anything you have read before. This particular cat and mouse are on the same side; they are attempting to save the world together. Along the way they find themselves in situations that will seem very familiar to readers but they will have a twist that they don’t see coming. Full of surprises and delightful events, the book is perfect for anyone looking to have a new literary experience. Being an award winning actor and a stage director, the author is no stranger to storytelling. This is her first novel and the fantastical characters are evidence of her experiences in the world of arts.
David McCaddon, who penned ‘In Digital Pursuit’, will be at Wrekin USA Shifnal Village Hall in late march. Fans of his books will have the chance to meet the author and ask him about his published novels. This book is the sequel to ‘Following Digital Footprints’. The story picks up where the last one left off, Tim Ridgway has been sentenced for his crime and is currently serving a ten year sentence. But the authorities will not keep him locked up for long. He decides to escape and starts creating a plan for it. The authorities, however, get wind of something happening in the prison. The intriguing plot twist will entertain and shock the reader with every page turn. David is an IT Systems Consultant and works with police forces worldwide. His professional specialty and passion for writing has culminated in brilliant crime based stories.
The author of ‘School 3D’ will be in attendance at the Barbican Library in March to read from her book. Emma will take us into the lives of Alice, Ella and Hazel. The triplets are off to a new adventure. Each of them will be attending a different school. An oddity for the three sisters who have always been together but now they must go and try to be the best pupil in their respective schools. Sibling rivalry and friendship is portrayed in the best way as the sisters go off to achieve the highest grades, sports success, and popularity in the schools they will be attending. Emma Hollender is passionate about teaching and she left a job at a big firm to come teach children. It is her experiences as a teacher that inspired her to write this book.
Alistair Paterson, the famed poet and fiction writer, will be in attendance at the Devonport Public Library in March to cast the magic of his poetry. He will read some of his stanzas in an event for the launch of the Poetry New Zealand Yearbook 2018. His latest work of fiction is ‘Passant: A Journey to Elsewhere’, that takes us back to the 1930s, where the protagonist shares his experience of Great Depression and World War II. The family is hit with tragedy and is torn apart. The story takes us through what the hero of the story experienced firsthand. His illness, a dangerous medical procedure, and the psychological impact of everything that he has gone through show the survival instinct and determination of the boy. Paterson, is a rare talent and a chance to hear him read his poetry will be amazing for everyone who is a fan of his writing.
The author of ‘The Bee Hive’ will visit St. Ambrose Primary School, Manchester in early March. The pupils will be able to listen to Simon Adepetun read from his book. The author has a rich educational background. A degree English studies and a certificate in Theatre Studies have helped him create brilliant characters that are beloved by children everywhere. Readers meet Daniel Jeremiah Chambers, who has some family problems to deal with. His parents are very busy and never have time to listen to him. His sister is obsessed with her dolls and pays no attention to him. Distraction for Dan comes in the form of a bee hive that his friend Benji discovers. The two friends also find a map, which leads them towards problems that they don’t know how to deal with. He has to keep all the problems away, will he find a way?
The author of ‘The Bee Hive’ will visit Bradshaw Community Primary School, Warrington in the first week of March. Simon Adepetun will also be reading from his book during the visit. The author has a rich educational background. He has a degree English studies and a certificate in Theatre Studies, which has helped him create entertaining characters for children. In book we take a look at the life of Daniel Jeremiah Chambers, who has a bone to pick with his family. He believes that his parents don’t listen to him. His thoughts about his sister are very clear as he claims to be an only child. His best friend, Benji, distracts him with a discovery of a bee hive. But the two friends also find a map, which leads them to unknown problems. Will Dan be able to keep the danger away?
Roger Parkes will take us into the world of intrigue through his book ‘The Phoenix Project’ at the upcoming book event in February at the Stoke Library. The tale begins in the 1960s when the world is going through many different political struggles. Communism has come out as a real threat to the western civilization. In this time of uncertainty the British government calls in Polly Bottomley to look into some Soviet Conspiracies. Polly has experience dealing with covert Soviet movement and she is the one who will explore the mysteries and save the British way of life. Danger, spies and adventure awaits the reader when they dive into this story. Roger is an energy consultant and hails from Coventry, where he got his early education. He has written 2 books to date and hopes to continue giving his fans even more intriguing tales in the future.
James Robertson will be at the St. Michaels C of E Primary School in March to read from his book ‘Off Goes Stan’. The children will be able to interact with the author, as he tells them about the exciting tales of his read. Stan and his friends in class 3 are very special. They go off on journeys to faraway lands without ever leaving their classroom. He is a very big fan of these adventures and loves going to school each day. Stan always looks forward to the next venture at school. He could visit an exotic new place or go out of this earth and experience space. So what if he is in a wheelchair, because he can still visit any place he wants.
The author of ‘The Bee Hive’ will visit St. John Kingsley Primary School, Warrington in the first week of March. Simon Adepetun will also read an excerpt from his book while he visits. The author has a background in English and Theatre Studies, which has helped him create rich characters that are very entertaining for children. The story of the book explores the life of Daniel Jeremiah Chambers, who is dealing with extraordinary issues with his family. First, there are his parents that don’t listen to him. Second, there is his sister, who may be from another world, all she does is play with her dolly. He has a best friend named Benji. One unfortunate day, the two friends find a map that leads them towards serious trouble. Two men come to claim what is theirs and for Dan the problems just keep on coming.
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