Tune into BBC Radio Shropshire Tuesday 28th to hear George Roberts talking about his brand new comical book 'From Ten Down to Three' on the morning show starting from 9am. Tune in with your radio or do so online with the link below. In 1986, James collapses after a game of football at school. The cause is diagnosed as a tumour on the brain. Although treatment is successful, James will never be the footballer he was. The story of James continues on into his thirties as he falls in love, starts a family and becomes, in a modest way, a hero. In From Ten Down to Three George Roberts examines fate as events happen in James's life that leave him questioning whether things are meant to be or are simply coincidence. A phone call made in error lead to him finding love. A bang on the head reveals the presence of the tumour. Saving a young woman's life leads to an unexpected encounter. From Ten Down to Three is a delightful read full of wit and a dash of tragedy.
Malvern Primary School will be hosting the incredibly talented Simon Adepetun for a book reading of the immensely popular novel 'The Bee Hive'. Have your questions at the ready kids and be amazed by this brilliant author as he brings his characters to life. Eleven-year-old Daniel Jeremiah Chambers has parents Philip and Susan who love work and shopping and who just don't listen. Daniel is an only child ... no, he's lying ... he has a sister, Alice, who has a dolly fixation; Dan is sure she is an alien. So, Dan has a few problems, none insurmountable, until his friend, Benji, introduces him to the find of the century - a derelict bee hive which could become a den. Of course, such a simple thing is never so simple and when Dan finds a map well, all kinds of things just go horribly wrong. For example - Alice noses her nosey way in and two strange men suddenly turn up wanting what's theirs - and then there's the bank, too. The Beehive by Simon Adepetun is a tight little sharp-witted bumble through a short period in Dan's young life. ‘What's a bumble?' - ‘Shut up, Alice!'
Valerie Albrecht, author of 'The Story Behind the Story' is at Mura Pathway to Wellness to talk about her book, a gripping biography of a Navajo medicine man. Native American traditions are rich and enigmatic to many, with populations sadly dwindling and protectiveness over the culture that remains. In this book, Valerie Albrecht, Australian Biographer of Indigenous Peoples, writes the life, work and world views of Elroy Begay, a Navajo Medicine Man who unexpectedly invited her to do so. The telling and scripting spread over four years of meetings and conversations, living within his family and community on Chinle Reservation Arizona, attending and assisting his ceremonies and researching. Included is knowledge on the Navajo Creation story; time honoured traditional medicine and ceremonial practices which are permissible to be written; information on reservation family life and Elroy's philosophical perspectives. As well, Albrecht shares her processing of what proved to be an intensely paradigm shifting experience for both herself and Elroy. Clearly interwoven through-out, is Elroy's creed and core principle of acceptance: acceptance of your history, your culture, yourself and your uniqueness, and for the ‘hand' you have been dealt - Elroy is a paraplegic medicine man living, practising and being cared for between two ways of life and two sets of health conventions. He tells The Story Behind the Story to preserve it and to bring hope and pride for his people.
Valerie Albrecht, author of 'The Story Behind the Story' is at Smith's Alternative bookstore in Canberra to talk about her book, a gripping biography of a Navajo medicine man. Native American traditions are rich and enigmatic to many, with populations sadly dwindling and protectiveness over the culture that remains. In this book, Valerie Albrecht, Australian Biographer of Indigenous Peoples, writes the life, work and world views of Elroy Begay, a Navajo Medicine Man who unexpectedly invited her to do so. The telling and scripting spread over four years of meetings and conversations, living within his family and community on Chinle Reservation Arizona, attending and assisting his ceremonies and researching. Included is knowledge on the Navajo Creation story; time honoured traditional medicine and ceremonial practices which are permissible to be written; information on reservation family life and Elroy's philosophical perspectives. As well, Albrecht shares her processing of what proved to be an intensely paradigm shifting experience for both herself and Elroy. Clearly interwoven through-out, is Elroy's creed and core principle of acceptance: acceptance of your history, your culture, yourself and your uniqueness, and for the ‘hand' you have been dealt - Elroy is a paraplegic medicine man living, practising and being cared for between two ways of life and two sets of health conventions. He tells The Story Behind the Story to preserve it and to bring hope and pride for his people.
Tune into Coast FM Thursday afternoon to listen to the fantastic Gilly Sloper talking about her debut novel 'The Fairies of Jenny's Field'. This book is of how one teacher tells her pupils the truth about fairies... they're real! Nine-year-old Nell and her six-year-old brother Charlie live in Cornwall and they have a teacher who believes in fairies. And very soon they will, too, because something has to be put right. In a charming story of fairies, children and time author Gilly Sloper creates in The Fairies of Jenny's Field a world where drawings can come to life and fairies can place their babies in the soft middles of daisies while they go to gather food. But all is not right, a terrible thing has happened and only the children can fix it, but can they find their way to the past to do it? Listen to Coast FM on 96.5 FM if you're in West Cornwall, or tune in via the link below.
The Kingdom of Puli tells the tale of three generations of the Royal Puli Family. The Pulies are a highly intelligent species that are dog-like in appearance. The Kingdom of Puli is a magical place, mystical horses fly across the sky and gladiators perform battles in the Great Arena. The Royal Family of Puli have magical powers, which are bestowed on them by the highest wizard. They are only allowed to use their magic for good not evil. Any Puli caught practicing evil is banished to Togo: a dark horrible swampland on the borders of the Kingdom. The story begins when the Evil Warlock casts a spell on Prince Ceaser and turns him into an ordinary dog. Then he locks him in an old chest and transports him to earth. A little girl called Lilly finds the chest in her garden shed. Lilly enters in the magical world of adventure and friendship with the Pulies. This spans over three generations of her family. They accompany the Puli princes on exciting quests to save the kingdom from being destroyed by the Evil Warlock. These dangerous quests send them back in time to the medieval England, the Crimean War and to Togo; as they have to bring back important objects that belonged to famous historical figures; for Wizard Merlin to use in a spell to save the kingdom. The reader will be introduced to all the colourful characters from the Kingdom of Puli; Wizard Merlin, General Hercules, King Brutus, Queen Allegra and many others. It is an old fashioned tale of good versus evil that will keep the reader gripped to the story from start to finish. We allow them into the secret kingdom of Puli that is hidden above the clouds where magic exists. Open the book and be transported to a faraway kingdom...
The Real Mary King's Close pays host to author Chris Trotter where he will be signing copies of his book 'The Storyteller'. Have the chance to meet the man behind the fascinating book about one teenager who experiences something more mystical than anything else in this world. It's just another summer holiday at the caravan park, and thirteen-year-old Jamie is feeling unloved, unwanted and thoroughly confused. With a mother who is a recovering alcoholic, an uninterested sister and an aggressive father, he seems to have little to celebrate. But at the park's funfair, a hidden secret comes to light which will change his life forever. Reeling from the disclosure, Jamie stumbles into a never explored area of the park. Here he meets a gypsy whose gift in storytelling might help the teenager make sense of his life. Or is that lives? In this innovative first novel by Christopher Trotter, 'The Storyteller' explores the poignant relationship between siblings, and how, in the cycle of life, there may be more than one chance to make things right. Using a unique blend of traditional fiction and fantasy, Trotter interweaves two tales before bringing them to an uplifting conclusion.
The Waterstones in Bournemouth (Arcade) is hosting David P Perlmutter for an event where you'll get to meet the author and get him to sign a copy of your book. A London estate agent finds himself on the wrong side of the law one night, leading to the loss of his driving licence, his job and his home. He decides to visit Spain for a change of scenery but gets more than he bargains for when before long, misfortune, circumstance and a degree of stupidity land him in more trouble than that which brought about his downfall back home. One night in Marbella, armed with more Dutch courage than common sense, he rescues two people from a burning hotel, but in the process is falsely accused of arson and manslaughter and thrown in a Spanish jail. ‘Aided' by a UK tabloid journalist, whose sole objective is to create shock headlines, David's gripping real life account has had readers leaving 5* reviews on Amazon in their hundreds. ***** Story sinks its claws into you and doesn't let go. ***** Read many books, but this one tops the lot! ***** Best book I've read in a very long time! ***** It should be a movie! ***** I'm reading it for the third time, it's that good!
The Bookshop in East Grinstead is hosting Pippa Kelly, author of Invisible Ink from 1pm. Now is the opportunity to buy an outstanding new book, or have your old one signed. This contemporary fiction piece is something you'll definitely want to get your hands on. London lawyer Max Rivers has it all - a burgeoning career, a beautiful girlfriend, an exclusive address - but he harbours a long-buried secret that threatens to destroy his carefully constructed world. Invisible Ink is a mesmerising novel of guilt, loss and betrayal within a family - of sibling jealousy that threatens to run out of control, a mother's life all-but forgotten through the fog of dementia and a son who longs to, but cannot, escape his past. Pippa Kelly's haunting debut offers a deft exploration of the complex emotions hidden beneath the surface of our lives; drawing its readers into Max's story and leading them, step by careful step, towards its inevitable dénouement.
Make your way down to WHSmith Watford early in the morning to buy signed copies of 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time'. Meet the author, the man behind the story of one man caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. A London estate agent finds himself on the wrong side of the law one night, leading to the loss of his driving licence, his job and his home. He decides to visit Spain for a change of scenery but gets more than he bargains for when before long, misfortune, circumstance and a degree of stupidity land him in more trouble than that which brought about his downfall back home. One night in Marbella, armed with more Dutch courage than common sense, he rescues two people from a burning hotel, but in the process is falsely accused of arson and manslaughter and thrown in a Spanish jail.
St Gregory's Catholic High School is plying host to the extremely popular author Simon Adepetun this Saturday at their Christmas fair. Head down to meet the man who wrote the equally popular book 'The Bee Hive'. Eleven-year-old Daniel Jeremiah Chambers has parents Philip and Susan who love work and shopping and who just don't listen. Daniel is an only child ... no, he's lying ... he has a sister, Alice, who has a dolly fixation; Dan is sure she is an alien. So, Dan has a few problems, none insurmountable, until his friend, Benji, introduces him to the find of the century - a derelict bee hive which could become a den. Of course, such a simple thing is never so simple and when Dan finds a map well, all kinds of things just go horribly wrong. For example - Alice noses her nosey way in and two strange men suddenly turn up wanting what's theirs - and then there's the bank, too. The Beehive by Simon Adepetun is a tight little sharp-witted bumble through a short period in Dan's young life. ‘What's a bumble?' - ‘Shut up, Alice!'
On Tuesday 25th October at 7pm David McCaddon will be reading 'Following Digital Footprints' at Buckley Library as well as signing copies.
David McCaddon will be bringing 'Following Digital Footprints' to Mold Library at 2pm on Tuesday 25th October. He will be reading extracts from the book, as well as signing copies.
Kevin J Adcock, author of 'Adventures with Sir Maxwell' will be at this years Loogabarooga Festival 2016 held in Loughborough. Kevin will be attending the event on Sunday 23rd October from 5pm where you can meet the author and get a signed copy of his book. The festival will include free creative drop-in workshops, storytelling sessions, advice on how to write and illustrate your own book, as well as well known children’s authors and illustrators including Harry Potter illustrator, Jim Kay, Alastair Watson presenting The Dinosaur That Pooped by members of McBusted, and a Clangers workshop to coincide with a new CBeebies series.
Mersey-side author, Ian Marsh is holding a fantastic talk at Huyton Central Library where he will be discussing his career as a lecturer and criminologist. The author will be discussing about crime, the media and exploring some explanations as to why people kill. Ian will also be selling copies and talking about his debut fiction crime novel Murderer: On Your Mark. For a chance to get your hands on a copy of the book or to attend this fantastic event make sure you head down on Tuesday 18th October from 2:00-2:30pm.
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