Steven G. Mathews will bring his book ‘The Duck Trail’ to the Newton Abbot Library in Devon. The author will read from the book and take time to talk to the book fans in attendance. Meet Drake the duck. He is a very inquisitive and his nature usually leads towards a lot of fun and adventures. But these adventures are not always good for him. One day he goes on one of his adventures and can’t find his way back home. Now he has to rely on his sense of direction to find his way back. Will anyone notice he is gone? And will they come looking for him? Read about all of his excursions in the book. Steven finds writing poetry and stories to be fun and relaxing. His children’s imagination has inspired him to write stories that they keep around. He is also in the process of getting his professional procurement qualifications.
Richard Bloss, the author of ‘About a Dog’, will be at the Shirley Library, Croydon for a talk centered around his book. The book is about a dog but, he is no ordinary dog. Barney is a Westie crossed with a Cairn Terrier. He has a personality of his own. Owning a dog like that is an adventure in its own. Simple tasks like going on walks, playing with toys and the dogs own solo excursions are told in a fun and entertaining way for the readers. The illustrations breathe new life into the story of Barney. Richard is a CEO of a company and enjoys writing. He has written two other books but this is his children’s book. He also enjoys writing business articles in his spare time. For What's On Croydon Libraries event guide click here
S. Forrest Nomakeo is the author of ‘The Summer Palace’ she will read an excerpt from her book at the Blue Umbrella Books later in the month. Readers will learn about the main character of the book Katia, and what her life was like in the 17th Century patriarchal society. She is very willful and the palace that she resides in seems suffocating to her. Her yearning for freedom is palpable and she experience some of it when she goes to ride horses. There she meets Wiley, who she falls in love with. The relationship doesn’t go the way they both expected. Soon Katia’s family gets involved and make things very difficult. Shirley was part of the print/production industry for nearly 3 decades. She currently resides in Western Massachusetts with her family and blogs regularly about her experiences about writing.
Margaret Moore will be at the Kedington Library, Community Centre, Arms Lane, for an event featuring her book ‘A Street of Secrets’. She brings many colorful characters to life in her book. All the characters reside on Angel Street at the East End of London. They are all part of each other’s lives and even the smallest event is noticed by every person. Some new neighbors move into the street and become the center of attention. And everyone wonders who the mysterious woman is, she stands at the corner and keeps watching everyone. Born during the war years, Margaret had to leave school at the age of 15. Later in life, she decided to pursue her education. She retired from work in 2006 and started writing. Her first book was for children and this is her first novel. She currently resides in Suffolk.
Teresa Petersen will be in attendance at the Fowley Festival of Arts in May. Her book ‘Daphne du Maurier: Looking Inward’ takes a look at the themes that are present in Daphne du Maurier’s work. Everything that du Maurier wrote contained elements of incest, the author claims. She examines all of the writings and sees what the motivation was for her to write the way she did. The arguments are clear and readers will be able to see these classic pieces of literature from a new angle. The author has researched the writings at length to find evidence of her hypothesis. From the father-daughter marriage in Rebecca to infanticide in The Progress of Julius. The signs are there to see when readers look at the du Maurier’s history and read them again.
‘The Beehive’ author, Simon Adepetun, is invited to a free program scheduled at the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival in London. The delightful and imaginative festival welcomes children and brings them closer to the best that children’s literature has to offer. The book introduces readers to the Chambers family, young Daniel in particular. He is only 11-years-old and feels that his parents always have something better to do, rather than listen to him. His sister is also an odd ball and prefers dolls over her own family members. He spends a lot of time with his friend Benji, who shows him an exciting find; a bee hive. Such discoveries are never that simple, as Dan finds out when strange men show up looking for their property. Simon has a degree in English Studies and a Postgraduate certificate in Theatre Studies. He lives in Manchester with his family.
Author of ‘The Lost Hat (Book 1 of the Kitty Katz Club Series)’, Sarah Milne, will attend the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival in May. The first book in the series tells the story of Kitty Kat. She is off for a picnic at the Primrose Park when she comes upon a lost hat. She takes it upon herself to return the hat to its original owner. She runs into fun characters along the way. She continues on until she finds the owner and returns the hat. There are songs and dances in the book that will keep children entertained for a long time. Sarah is a multi-talented individual with a BA in Dance and Musical Theatre. The Kitty Katz Club is her original creation and it was founded in her own Performing Arts School classes. Over 600 children a week learning in the program.
Visit the stall hosted by Tara Ingham, author of ‘Once I Rise’, at the Gladstone Pop Con in Queensland. The event takes place in May. Visit the realm where the victims of unjust deaths are gathered and revenants roam to help them. These revenants can travel to the real world and back. Jonathan is a revenant and he meets Jane Doe one day and he tries to find a way to help her. The biggest hurdle is that she doesn’t remember anything about her previous life and how he ended up being the victim. He has to find a way to learn her story and find the justice that she deserves. From the age of fourteen, Tara has been writing stories and creating strange worlds. To feed her passion, she got a degree in Creative Writing and Literature.
Michael Pawlowski, after graduating from the University of Toronto, served the community in the insurance and legal professions. His memberships have included the Canadian Authors' Association, Brave New Works, Niagara Historical Society, Insurance Institute, Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Ontario, and the Law Society of Upper Canada. The obligation to tell ‘the rest of the story' has motivated his all of his literary endeavours. Michael is absolutely delighted with the publication of his novel: Cassino, Conquest of the Mountain. Join him as he reads and presents his book Cassino, Conquest of the Mountain. The book is about the unfolding events on the 1st of September 1939 that will change lives forever. For on this date, the Nazis invaded Poland - entire families would be erased and the country itself would disappear for decades. Cassino, Conquest of the Mountain will be a sought after read especially for those concerned with the Polish experience of World War II.
‘Driving In Reverse – The Life I Almost Missed’ is a story of author Lindsay Wincherauk’s life. He will be in Vancouver for a book signing. The event is scheduled for early May. The story of the novel takes readers to the point of the author’s life when he was heading towards a collapse. He had lost dear friends and family members, and on top of that his relationship also comes to an end. He escapes to Europe with his friend and goes on a whirlwind adventure that takes him to 11 different countries. He discovers many different things in his travels and learns a great deal about himself. He comes out as a new person on the other side. Lindsay has a passion for writing everything that he observes around him. He has co-authored another book as well. Don’t miss the chance to meet him in person.
Sudbury Library will host the author of ‘A Street of Secrets’ for an event; Margaret Moore will read from her book and speak to people in attendance about the inspiration and setting of the book. In the book, readers can visit the East End of London. There is a street called Angel Street, which is home to a number of characters. They are a close knit community and share in each other’s happiness and sadness. The collection of characters includes Stan, Rose, the old Vicar, the new Vicar, Churchy, Liz and young Tony. Readers get a stark look at their lives and how there is never a dull moment on the street. Margaret worked as a legal secretary in London, Essex and Suffolk. She is now retired and living in Suffolk with her family. She continues to write and create amazing characters.
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.
International children’s author Amanda Kehoe will visit the Rathmichael Parish Primary School in May for a book signing event. She will also read for the pupils in attendance. Her book ‘TJ and his Wheelable Chair’ carries a beautiful message for children, especially those who have disabilities. Her son Tadhg was the inspiration for her book, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Global Development Delay in 2009. She gave up work to take care of her son. The main character of the book is TJ who is not able to walk or talk but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t enjoy playing with his friends. He listens and becomes the part of the play. The sweet story shows that having a disability is in no way a barrier to happiness. Amanda currently resides in Newbridge with her family.
The author of ‘Treachery at Bosworth Field 1485’, Harry J. Tomkinson, will be at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, Leicestershire, UK in April. He will read an excerpt from his book and take everyone in attendance to 1485, to a snapshot of “Wars of the Roses”. We visit England at an important moment in history when Edward IV, King of England has died and his brother Richard III has been named the Protector of England. But he has challengers in the form of Edward V and Richard of York. All of this leads to the Battle of Bosworth where the history is written. The author has explained many things about the King and how he was misunderstood in his own kingdom and throughout history. Harry is passionate about history and loves to write about it. He is also a Richardian and has been that for so many years.
Pauline Gibb will be at the Chaples on Whatley in Maylands for the launch and signing of her book ‘Kiki – Perfectly Imperfect’ in April. Get the chance to meet the author and enjoy drinks and music. Attendees will also be able to buy Kiki soft toys and they will also leave with a thank you present from Kiki. The tale begins from Nishinari, which is a poor district in Japan. This is where Kiki the mouse lives. One day his mother allows him and his siblings to go out and explore the world. He learns a lot of lessons in this single excursion and ends up on a ship to Australia. The writing contains the author’s quick wit and quirky sense of humor. Writing has been her interest for the longest time and this is her first novel, published by Austin Macauley Publishers.
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