Love and (or, Not) Intimacy

Love is a mysterious force. It has the power to destroy and to revive, to turn a beggar into a king and a king into a beggar. Everything depends on how you engage with it. But before anything else, you must understand what love truly is. You must grasp the reasons behind the extraordinary stories unfolding both within and beyond your Self.

Read — and prepare to be astonished.

This book unveils the amazing secrets of the human soul. Love, intimacy, magic, alchemy, tantra, meditation, death — once you understand their deep interconnection, you will cease to ask even the most perplexing questions. Yet the answers will amaze even the most vivid imagination. The heart and the mind will no longer be rivals but allies.

A magical manuscript lies before you. Will love become a source of life — or a well of oblivion?

Riddlewood

Enter a world of dark enchantment and treacherous secrets in Riddlewood, the first book of this gripping fantasy series.

As Riddlewood unravels his past and faces a destiny intertwined with ancient curses and the powers of shadow, a perilous adventure awaits.

Will he conquer the darkness within, or succumb to its seductive allure?

Discover the truth in this captivating tale of mystery and magic.

Pooch Parlour

We all enjoy a little special treatment now and then. Whether it is a soothing bath, scented soaps, freshly painted nails, or a new hairstyle, taking time to relax and feel pampered is always appreciated. It could be for a night out, a gathering with friends, or simply a well-deserved moment to unwind.

If we love it, why wouldn’t man’s best friend – our dogs – deserve the same?

Dog owners take their beloved pets to groomers for haircuts, nail trims, and gentle care to keep them looking and feeling their best. This is their story.

Fat, Fifty, Freezing... and Now Wet

If you have a fear of death and are unsure what life means, take a step back from yourself and embark on an adventure—any adventure, as long as it’s different. Break out of your mould.

You probably won’t find peace or answers, but you will have a great time for a short while.

The Extra Ordinary Women of France

This is an introduction to 27 fascinating women that have influenced the whole of French history.

France honours its famous people who have died by interring them in a mausoleum called the Panthéon in Paris. At the time of writing, there were 81 of these famous people interred there. After a visit, I suddenly realised that, of these 81 people, only 6 were women – Sophie Berthelot, Marie Curie, Genevieve de Gaulle Authonioz, Germaine Tillion, Josephine Baker and Simone Veil.

This set me off on a voyage of discovery through French history and I found 21 women of extraordinary influence, some of the present day, whom I thought merited their place in the mausoleum.

This book celebrates the lives of all 27 women – women who, in my opinion, were and are extraordinary and all of whom had a unique influence on French history or culture or the arts, sometimes all three.

Extra ordinary!

The Creative Word

We all have a name and give names to almost anything. But what’s in a name? Surely it is just a convenient but trivial label to refer to things.

Yet we need to think again. Suppose someone hears the name of a person they love. Does their name not convey something of that person’s reality? Perhaps it stirs affections or memories. Other names might evoke fear and loathing. Certainly, a name is embedded in our personal and social lives. But that also allows the name to influence how we understand ourselves and our world. A name may even be ‘constructed’ by us, which then determines how different peoples see things.

If this sounds far-fetched, consider the following.

God speaks creation into being, and also names. Then Adam names the animals. Perhaps our naming mirrors in a secondary way the creative speaking of God. Giving a name may then be part of our own constructive creativity.

None of that should surprise us. We see the flowering of the arts, literature, sciences and so much more. All this creativity achieves further order in a world which God has already ordered. It can be for God’s glory and human flourishing, or tragedy and disaster - good and evil.

If giving a name lies at the heart of our creativity, there’s more to a name than we might at first suppose.

Bats, Balls and Bigotry

In the remote outback settlement of Greenfield Plains, newly appointed schoolteacher Kevin Bell faces entrenched sexism and racism when he tries to register his pupils for a school cricket tournament. Determined to create a team, Kevin includes girls and local Aboriginal children, only to have his submission rejected by the education department’s outdated policies.

Undeterred, Kevin rallies the support of the entire district, sparking a movement that draws in the local Member of Parliament and garners attention from the national radio network. Together, the small community challenges systemic prejudice and wins the right for their team to compete.

Though their performance on the cricket field falls short of victory, the diverse group of children from Greenfield Plains earns admiration for their sportsmanship, resilience, and courage, leaving an indelible mark far beyond the game itself.

Do Lions Eat Lollipops?

Do the wild animals in the zoo eat the same food as we do?

Oh no they don’t!

Or maybe they do! Or perhaps they prefer to eat food that is natural and healthy.

Peek inside to see.

Do Lions Eat Lollipops? is a fun book for younger children, helping them to see that wild animals in the zoo prefer to eat food that occurs naturally and is less processed than the foods that are sometimes found in our daily human diet. OOPS! We know that food which is naturally occurring and organic is definitely better for us, for the environment and ultimately better for our planet. Processed foods contain additives that are less healthy for us to eat and are harmful to the environment and therefore our planet.

Do Lions Eat Lollipops? helps to educate children early on to the fact that they can make a choice between eating ultra processed foods or eating foods that are found naturally.

Even wild animals in the zoo instinctively prefer to eat naturally occurring unprocessed foods. Maybe it’s a good idea that we do that too.

A Pit of Embers

An orphaned heiress is adopted by a family of three, she is terribly miss treaded by her adopted parents, she is chained at the ankle and endures atrocious hardship while doing most chores in the household.

The only solace she finds is from the dog who is supposed to watch and guard her.

The dog is at first a menacing huge mastiff, his dame is Devil!

It's So Simple, You Could Miss It

I had turned, yellow and was passing blood, and I did not know what my condition was or what I was dying from until I heard a man say that if you are an alcoholic, and you take that first drink you will become powerless. That sometimes happens to me. Then, I knew, he was speaking the truth. I had a spiritual awaking and never drank again; I am now 40 years sober.

Jack Goes Dancing

A spinoff to the popular title Ella Plays Football - Her Game Too which was called an inspiration by Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler.

Read the inspiring story of Jack! He loves dancing so much but is picked on by the girls who don’t think boys should dance. Follow along as Jack navigates the challenges of bullying and self-doubt, determined to prove that dance has no gender.

With colourful illustrations, this heart-warming tale reminds young readers to chase their dreams and never let anyone dim their spark. Jack’s infectious passion for dance will inspire kids to embrace their unique talents and not be afraid to be different. Discover the power of perseverance in this uplifting story that celebrates the joy of following your heart.

Featuring professional dancer Craig Barber, as seen in various shows and performances throughout the UK.

Aristotle, Son of Riddlington

Riddlington has returned to his Australian Bush environment, where his son, Aristotle takes centre stage. Along with his two favourite brothers, Hieronomus and Hannibal, they unwittingly engage in numerous, highly unrecommended activities and exploits, more often than not, inspired and abetted by the Three Big Black Birds who have their own motives for anything that looks like fun, and especially if it is at the expense of the vulnerable and naïve brothers. This includes a very odd, bored cloud, fairy floss, a nut job bull, a prehistoric rocking chair, sticky black gold, Hula emus, a ridgy-didge bush race, a Ferris Wheel, suicidal termites, and a pre-wake farewell. But don’t be fooled, there is nothing silly about these rabbits!

This is the second book in the Riddlington series.