J. D. Taylor, will be in attendance at the Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch, Alexandria Library for a book discussion of ‘Beauregard: Canine Warrior’. The book talk is the perfect addition to the campaign, ‘All Alexandria Reads Initiative’, which is honoring dog heroes this year. The book revolves around Beauregard, a loyal Doberman Pinscher who is both brave and intelligent. He is part of an army unit that is inside Vietnam for a mission. The dog alerts the unit of incoming danger but they don’t pay any heed to the warnings, and end up paying the price. The story shows how important military dogs are when they are performing their duties. They put their lives in danger to keep their handlers and units safe. The author has spent time in the army and that shows in his style of writing, which is authentic in every way.
The author of ‘Gemma Makes Her Mark’ will be at the Prescot Library in The Prescot Centre for an event of his latest book. The sequel to ‘Murder: On Your Mark’, the book catches up with Mark while he is serving his sentence for murder. While incarcerated he meets a woman named Gemma. She is a probation officer. The two hit it off and they enter into a relationship after Mark’s release. But what he doesn’t know is that Gemma has ulterior motives of her own. She wants revenge on her mother and believes that he can help her get it. This brings back old tendencies in him and brings the story to a dark climax. Dr. Ian Marsh has been a university lecturer for many years and has taught, researched and written widely on crime and criminal justice and has authored many different academic books on the topic. This is his second published novel.
Philip J. S. Jones will be at The Haslemere Bookshop in April, for a book signing of ‘A Peruvian Diary’. Philip left his old life behind and decided to dedicate his life to charitable activities. He travelled to Peru in pursuit of such tasks. His aim was to help build a soup kitchen but that is not what he ends up doing. He faces danger at every turn. The unique wit and writing style takes the readers to the time and place that the writer was in. The author attended the Vine Comprehensive School in Basingstoke. He loves travelling and his work allowed him to do visit many different countries. His experiences inspired him to write this delightful and instructive read.
Emma Hollender, who has penned ‘School 3D’, will be at the Croydon Selsdon Library in April for a reading of her book. Story starts when triplets, Alice, Ella and Hazel, receive surprising letters. They are to go to different schools. This is unfavorable news for them as they have been together all their life. But there is also an element of competition because this will give them an opportunity to be the best in their respective schools, become the best athlete, and achieve the highest grade. An endearing tale of sibling rivalry, friendship, and survival at school, the book is full of entertaining details and lessons. Emma is a school teacher in London, her experiences as a school teacher are what inspired her to create this wonderful story.
Steven G. Mathews, the author of ‘The Duck Trail’ will visit Exeter Library for Duck Trail Story Time and read from his book for everyone. The delightful children’s story is about Drake the duck. He is a curious little duck who is always going off on adventures. One day he goes off and loses his way. He does have a good sense of direction but it may not be enough to save him. It seems, his only hope is that all of his friends and family get on his trail and come searching for him. Steven finds poetry, literature, and writing to be relaxing. The biggest inspiration for his writing is the imagination of his kids. He is also currently working on getting a procurement qualification but he hopes to keep on writing stories that inspire his kids and others as well.
Sarah Milne will be reading an excerpt from her book The Lost Hat (Book 1 of the Kitty Katz Club Series), at the WHSmiths Bridgemere Garden Centre. This will be a stop in the author’s nationwide book tour, which will begin in April. The event will involve interactive music and dancing, so get your dancing shoes on! This enchanting story introduces young readers to Kitty Kat, who is on her way to enjoy a quite picnic. But her plans take a backseat when she finds a lost hat near the gate of a park. She realizes that the hat must be returned to the owner and she is one that can do it. So begins her adventure where she meets interesting characters and travels a long way in order to return the hat to the owner. Sarah is a novel writer, singer-songwriter, and she launched Kitty Katz Club, which teaches children a lot of different arts and literary skills. So what's there to wait for? Be at the event and enjoy the reads.
Author of ‘Mr. Nolly and The Magic Ladder’ will be at the Stamford Library and Walker’s Bookshop in April for the Stamford Poetry Festival. Lynda Ann Green introduces kids to Mr. Nolly. One day he comes upon a ladder. It seems an ordinary ladder until it starts talking. The magic talking ladder belonged to a witch before it was accidentally discarded. Witch used the ladder to catch moonbeams for her spells and she wants it back. But the ladder can’t go into her hands again. It is up to the ladder’s new friends to keep it away and make sure that it is not used in any of Witch Willowberry’s spells. This is Lynda’s first children’s book. She has written 37 poems and 2 short stories previously, which have been published on different mediums.
Author of ‘Mr. Nolly and the Magic Ladder’, Lynda Ann Green, will visit the Black Country Radio Station for an interview. She will talk about her book and the success it is currently enjoying. The story of Witch Willowberry’s magic ladder begins when it is accidentally discarded. It is thrown away and the witch is no longer able to catch moonbeams for her spells and she is very cross. Meanwhile, the ladder finds its way into the hands of Mr. Nolly. He is very surprised when the ladder starts speaking to him and even more so when it makes his cat talk as well. But the witch wants the ladder back. It is up to Mr. Nolly and the rest of the group to make sure that she doesn't get her hands on the ladder.
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/
Tara Ingham’s fantasy novel ‘Once I Rise’ is finally here. The launch event for the book will be held at The Letter Lounge Café & Gifts in April. The otherworldly novel introduces readers to a place where victims of unjust deaths are present. There are also revenants in this place, who help these victims. Once such revenant is Jonathan. He has the ability to interact between the real world and the world of the dead. He comes by a Jane Doe and tries to find out what happened to her. That will be difficult as she doesn’t have any memory of what occurred before she woke up in this new world. Tara has been writing since she was only 14 years old. She studied creative writing and literature at University.
‘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.
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