Be at the Coventry Community Library in March and listen to Roger Parkes discussing his intrigue filled book ‘The Phoenix Project’. Roger takes us to the 1960s, amidst turmoil around the world. Many nations were going through political upheaval and for British government, the threat came from Communism. This is where they bring in someone that has dealt with Communist tactics before, Polly Bottomley. She will step into dangerous situations in order to find out what the Soviets are planning against them. The conspiracies and adventures in this book are enough to take you on a whirlwind tour of that turbulent period. The author hails from Coventry and has an engineering background. He also has experience of running his own businesses. This is his second novel and he has painted a vivid picture with his words.
Teresa Petersen will be at the State Library in Sydney to talk about her book ‘Daphne Du Maurier: Looking Inward’. She will discuss her analysis and explain the themes that are present in the late author’s books. Teresa spent years researching the English playwright and author Dame Daphne. All her research helped her craft this book that explores the themes in all the writing of Daphne. The prominent theme present is incest, which is found too often in her writing to be a coincident. The study that the writer conducted on Daphne revealed that the intense relationship she had with her Father played a role in this regard and it came out in the short stories and plays that she wrote.
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.
Lee Willmore’s book ‘A British War Dance’ will be launching in March at the Waterstones Covent Garden, London. Fans of historical fiction will appreciate the story set at the time of World War II. The protagonist of the book, James Ashfield, is sent to fight in the War. He spends time in Germany and sees the horrors of war. After he returns, he is not able to shake the events that took place on the frontlines. This is when he receives an opportunity that has the potential to change his life forever and ease the turmoil inside his mind. But that happiness is short-lived because soon he finds himself in the midst of events that threaten to make his life worst. This is Lee’s first book. Born and raised in West Midlands, he currently resides in Kent.
The author of ‘About a Dog’ will be at The Boathouse Café, Plymouth for the signing of his book. Get your copy signed and get a chance to chat with Richard Bloss. A distinct character, Richard’s dog Barney is the subject of the book. The book details the adventures of owning a dog and how they have a very particular personality. Barney has a curious relationship with the cat named Boh. He loves to go on walks and sometimes he likes to go on his own but just to the neighbor’s garden. The funny stories and colorful illustrations will entice young readers as they explore the bond between a dog and its owner. As the CEO of ProfoMedia Press Agency, Richard has been a part of the literary world for a long time. Though, this is the first time he has ventured towards writing a book for children.
Ian Marsh, an established criminologist and the author of two criminal fiction novels, will be at the Padgate Library, Warrington. He will speak about his books and the deep characters he has created. His second novel, ‘Gemma Makes Her Mark’, was recently published by Austin Macauley. The book carries the story of Mark forward. Mark is in prison at the beginning of the story. He meets a young probation officer and gets into a relationship with her after his release. But what he doesn’t know is that the girl has her own agenda and aims to use him to exact her revenge on her mother. Ian is quite well-known in the academic arena for his writings and research on criminology. His first work of fiction, ‘Murderer: On Your Mark’ was also published by Austin Macauley and received praise from a wide audience.
The author of ‘My Imagination and Me’, Calli-Bee, will be at the Aussie Kindies Ningi Early Learning Centre for a book reading event. A dream like children’s book that delivers a beautiful message to kids. It asks them to be free so they can only think of the good memories they have. This book is not just for kids though, it also carries a message for adults and tells them to bring their inner child out. Many adults put their imagination to sleep and they are not able to see the beauty around them. Once you have awoken that part of you, whether you are kid or an adult, the readers will notice things that you have not seen before. They may be eclectic and extraordinary but they will definitely be fun.
Rebecca Henry will be at the Bartram Trail Library in Fruit Cove, Florida for a book event. She will discuss her book ‘The Lady Raven’ and tell everyone how this isn’t like the fairytale from their childhoods. The magical fantasy plot of the book tells the story of Zezolla, a princess who is abandoned by her father and she lands in the clutches of an evil stepmother and sisters. But that’s where the comparison with any fairytales ends as readers learn the twisted and macabre events of the story. The cruelty shown to the little princess is beyond anything that she had known before. Her friends, a raven and a wolf, are her only solace. She must find the strength to fight her tormenters and escape on her own. Rebecca loves to travel and she was most inspired by the beauty of English countryside. She is a vegan and loves yoga.