The author of ‘The Magpie’, Gary Toward will be a guest on BBC Radio Leicester on Friday, 9th November 2018. Gary Toward will talk about his excellent book and tell the audience about the inspiration behind the story. ‘The Magpie’ is based on the story of a very sharp and vicious serial killer. His victim is found drowned in the River Wear with a vicious knife wound to his lower back. Detective Constable Frank Bolam is assigned with the duty to solve these murder cases. A few months later, Bolam finds another victim killed with the exact same technique. Bolam becomes obsessed with this serial killer and he vows to bring him to justice at any cost. He is disappointed by this devastating sadness brought to the victims’ families by this serial killer. These are the times of war and in the quest of finding this murderer: Bolam enlists himself for the Army where he heads for the ditches to track down this cold-blooded murder in the midst of the most mechanized slaughter of the men that the world has ever seen. The author, Gary Toward was a teacher for the past 33 years and he taught in 6 different schools also remaining the head teacher of 3. His passion for World War I continued to grow when he visited Ypres with his colleagues. He is a keynote speaker and an educational trainer who has co-authored four successful books. His interests are in sports, mountaineering, football, and cycling and are passionate about equal education for all.
Gary Toward who penned the book ‘The Magpie’ will visit Kibworth School, Kibworth to meet and interact with the students. The author will talk about the story of his book ‘The Magpie’ and will give useful tips to the young writers. ‘The Magpie’ is based on the story of a serial killer who is very sharp, and viciously neat in his technique. There is a Detective Constable, Frank Bolam, who has murder cases to solve. Bolam finds this first victim drowned in the river with a brutal knife wound in his back. A few months later, he finds another victim killed with the exact same technique. The author, Gary Toward, was a teacher for the past 33 years and he taught in 6 different schools. He is a keynote speaker now and an educational trainer who has coauthored four successful books. His interests are in sports, mountaineering, football, cycling, and is passionate about equal education for all.
Author of the book, “Epitaph on a Beech Tree- A Tale of the Great War’, John Bell will be going to a book reading ceremony which is going to be held at ‘Lymington Library’. The library plans to organize WW1 commemoration events throughout October and November. This book is about the history of World War 1 and the protagonist ‘Ben Robinson’ who was a miner before the War but became a dispatch rider during the great war. He disliked the ideas of ‘King, Country and Religion’ yet he managed to honor his service for three long years and earned a Military Medal for his work. Once his sense of purpose was destroyed, he looked for different ways to find his spirituality and his true sense of life. The author, John Bell was born in the town of Nottingham who left school with very little accreditation. He has a well-known career in music and humanitarian services.
Author of the book ‘The Final Footprint’, David McCaddon, will be at U31 Oswestry for his book launch ceremony in November. McCaddon will speak to U3A members about his book and the inspiration behind the story. The book details the story of a cybercriminal named Tim Ridgway, who is on the run, having made a daring escape from HMP Dinas Bay in North Wales. The force, however, has enough on their plate, investigating a new spate of Ransom-ware attacks, which are now threatening the very existence of their own and other organisations. In the meantime, investigative agencies worldwide are watching with interest the introduction of a new Big Brother crime detection programme known as ‘Project Watchman’, which is due to be unveiled in Australia. David McCaddon is an IT systems consultant who has worked in computing for over 46 years and has spent the past 34 years specialising in Law Enforcement Computer Systems Development.
The Bedale Library will host a Book Talk in an honour of Margaret Parry’s book, ‘The War Poets and the Diary of an Ordinary Tommy: Convergence, Class and Transmission’. The author is going to discuss her book at the event and will talk about the inspiration behind writing the book. The book is based on the work of her grandfather, a Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) Soldier and his experiences in the Battles of Somme and Arras. From the front lines to the rest places and transit camps, she portrays a clear picture of the personal experiences of the soldiers and the local people who were, directly and indirectly, involved in the war at that time. The author, Margaret Parry has devoted her professional career to literature. Margaret Parry is associated with the services of Literature and cross-cultural understanding as a university teacher and as a writer. She has served leadership roles in associations like Association Européenne François Mauriac. She is currently working on different projects in the literary world: like poetry and memoirs.
The Barnes and Noble bookstore at WA/Bellingham will be hosting the book signing event of Linden Carroll’s ‘Olive’. The author will be signing and promoting her book at the event. ‘Olive’ is the story of a girl, Olive and human endurance in the society that spanned for over four generations. The story is beautifully explained and the facts of the War era make it very appealing. Olive is the backbone of this historical novel. She was disliked by her family and her life was full of pain and anguish. Her life seems to be in a turmoil but she finds a way out through perseverance, resilience and hard work. She moves up but there is a price to be paid and it is the children who will suffer. The story explains the dominating nature of Olive and how she changed the lives of many whom she met. She is a real inspiration and a role model for many people who are suffering in their miserable lives and are trying to make it out of there. The author, Linden Carroll belongs to England but she migrated to Canada and is now living in the province of British Colombia. She likes to hike and her work clearly reflects the strength and dignity of her people who suffered a lot from Wars in the past.
Steven Bosworth will be attending a book signing event for ‘The Betrayal’ at Costa Coffee in Stone Staffordshire. The author will be promoting his book and will also answer questions for readers. Dean Nash, the protagonist of the book, feels that there is a part missing in his life. It is when he goes to a nightclub where he meets the owner, Nick Burns, that everything changes for him. Dean takes part in a robbery on the instructions of Burns and indulges himself in the world of crime. His actions bring him under the notice of a government agency. In his pursuit of happiness, Nash enters into the journey of self-awareness. Steven Bosworth is a qualified and very accomplished engineering manager who has worked for several large international companies. This is the first book that he has published.
David McCaddon will be at the Imperial Hotel Llandudno to attend the book launch event for his book. He will also talk about ‘The Final Footprint’ and how he came up with the idea for the book. The book’s story revolves around the world of cybercrime. Tim Ridgway is a cybercriminal and he is on the run. He has escaped from HMP Dinas Bay. He has a new identity but will he be able to keep the authorities at bay. The force is currently swamped by a new spate of Ransomware attacks, which is a serious threat to the existence of many organisations. On the other hand, intelligence agencies around the world are looking forward to the launch of a new Big Brother Crime Detection Program. The book has twists, turns, and enough adventure all types of book readers to enjoy. David McCaddon has been associated with the field of IT for decades. He has worked with law enforcement agencies around the world through his work in computing.
Christine Johnson will attend a book reading event at Garners Garden Centre. The author of ‘Max, Mouse and The Doll’s House’ will talk about the book and do a short reading. ‘Max, Mouse and The Doll’s House’ tells the story of Max. He loves to play with the dollhouse at his Nani’s house. What he doesn’t know is that the dollhouse comes to life. Max goes through the dollhouse and finds himself in a jungle with a chimpanzee, who needs Max’s help to find his lost family. He befriends many creatures on this adventure and dodges dangers in the jungle. They must find their new friend’s family and find their way back home. Christine Johnson was born in Staffordshire. She has a daughter and two grandchildren who truly adore her magical stories.
The Sea Point Library at Cape Town, South Africa will host a Book Talk in honor of Jean-Pierre Murray Kline’s book, ‘For Better Only’. The author is going to discuss his book at the event and will talk about the inspiration behind writing the book. The book’s story is about a relationship where Julien is left heartbroken due to the parting of his partner whom he has known for the past 26 years. He recalls his memories with his partner comparing the pain experienced through the ending of their marriage. He described that how he developed his business from the scratch and his husband was the motivation behind all his progress. He thinks that the drift started to get bigger when he went to Johannesburg for his business expansion and it leads to the parting of his relationship with his husband. The author, Jeanne Pierre was born to a South African family and he currently resides in South Africa. He is a successful business owner and has expertise in various other divisions within his company.
The author of ‘Max, Mouse and The Doll’s House’ will be at Clayton Library for the book reading event. Christine Johnson will talk about this lovely children’s book and will also read some excerpts from it. ‘Max, Mouse and The Doll’s House’ is the story of a little boy named Max, who likes to visit his Nani’s house and to play with the dollhouse there. But he had no idea that when he goes to sleep, the dollhouse comes to life. Max comes to know about the cellar door of the dollhouse which leads to a jungle where he meets Charlie, a chimpanzee, who has lost his family at a tea party. Max and the Mouse agree to help him in finding his family. Christine Johnson was born in Staffordshire. She was raised in an Anglo Irish family and attended Catholic Convent and Grammar School. She graduated in B.A Honors in Business Studies.
The author of ‘Twisted Wires’, Sarina Wheatman, will attend the UK Southern Book Show for the promotion of her book. The event will be attended by a great many people from the writing and publishing industry. This is an amazing book, based on the vague world of addiction. According to the book, addiction is hidden in each individual’s thinking and behavioral attitude. The premature attitude of the people towards the problem creates even more issues for addicts. Everyone must be aware of the statistics and diseases that exist in this world and that can have devastating effects on people’s lives. Many consider addicts to be the menace to the society. They are shunned, despised and misunderstood. The author dives deep into the world and tries to help people to understand how addicts feel. Sarina Wheatman is a therapist and lives in the South of England. Her other interests include geology. She thinks that helping someone recover through complexities of addiction is worth the effort.
Author of the book ‘The Butterfly Bee Lady and the Bee’, Ig Oliver, will host the book signing and storytelling event at Waterstones Uxbridge. The event is being held to promote this excellent children’s book. This magical tale is based on the story of a princess, who is young and very beautiful. Her mother is the Butterfly Bee lady, who was once the queen of all dragonflies. Her aunt, Sindeena, once ruled next to the princess’ mother but the Queen’s fate was changed when a mysterious form of wicked magic changed her forever. The butterfly lady and the princess must escape from the evil traps of Sindeena and her minions. Together, both of them have the key to a magical world which can bring the most beautiful and terrifying creatures out of the woodwork. Ig Oliver has been a chef for many years and has worked in almost every continent of the world. But now, he is focused on writing fictional stories that are born in his beautiful imagination.
The author, of ‘Adventures with Sir Maxwell’, Kevin J. Adcock will be going to ‘Loogabarooga Festival’ for his book signing event. Stories from Adventures with Sir Maxwell will come to life when local author Kevin J. Adcock will read it himself and answer questions about both of his books. The book event is a part of the Loogabarooga Festival of Incredible Illustrations and Brilliant Books. ‘Adventures of Sir Maxwell’ is a children’s book which is based on the adventures of Sir Maxwell and his steed and valet who accompany him in his hilarious and exciting adventures. Sir Maxwell might not be the brightest or strongest of the knights ever but he certainly knows a lot about adventures. He never hesitates to go on any quest and is never diffident about helping wherever his particular brand of foolish bravery is required. The author, Kevin J. Adcock was born in Newark on Trent. He is currently residing in Leicestershire. He is an enthusiastic rugby and football supporter who plays golf and loves a collection of music and books.
The WHSmith at Gallowtree Gate, Leicester will organize a book signing event in honor of ‘Adventures with Sir Maxwell’ by Kevin J. Adcock. The author will be there at the event for the promotion of his book and will sign the purchased copies. This is an adventurous book about the expeditions of Sir Maxwell along with his steed and valet, George. His adventures are always hilarious and full of fun. George thinks that Sir Maxwell’s glory days are passed behind him but Sir Maxwell does not think that way. He is always there to fight dragons and witches or find gems in mines below the dwarf kingdom or escape from bears in a giant snowball. Sir Maxwell is always ready to lend a hand whenever his stupid sense of bravery is required. He might be rash but he is courageous and that is all that matters for him. The author, Kevin J. Adcock was born in 1954 in Newark on Trent. He lives in Leicestershire now with his wife of over 40 years and his only son.
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