The spotlight is ‘ON’ for New Crime Writers in Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival called Bloody Scotland. Our ambitious author, James McMahon, is a part of the showcase. The event will be taking place in the Golden Lion and James will read from his book on 18th Sept. at10:15 pm. Mark the date and time on your calendars, and don't miss out on this crime-filled fun.   Parallax is a crime thriller that will have the readers guessing how a fatal accident can change a person's life. Ian White is a professional golf player and a family man. He has to face difficult situations with every decision he takes. After the death of Katerina, a woman who he accidentally killed, he faces a choice to either live with a guilty conscience or hides his shame. Will he report his crime? Grab a copy to find out.   James Cairns McMahon has had a varied career. He has worked as an entrepreneur, tax inspector, accountant and has written and published many technical books. Parallax is his first crime book.

Mark your calendars for Friday, 10 September as our uber-talented author, Portia Stanton-Noble,  will be holding a book signing for 'The Big Dead Dry'. The venue for this event is Kapunda Twilight Market and the timings are from 5 pm to 9 pm. Do not miss out on your chance to meet the author and get your own signed copy.   The Big Dead Dry is an intoxicating crime thriller. It follows the story of Raquel and Steve. They move into the town of Brumby Flat in the middle of a drought. The place is notorious for crime, murder, and accidental deaths. After the death of a mysterious man, a city-based detective comes to the crime scene and tries to solve the case. He has quite a few quirky characters to get information from and amongst them is the serial killer hiding in plain sight.   Portia Stanton-Noble lives in Australia. She always dreamed of becoming a writer. Portia has had experience in the telecommunications field as well as the retail sector. The Big Dead Dry is her debut, and she already has planned out and written a sequel.

The Midlands Book Festival is taking place on 8th September 2021. Our amazing author, Marilyn L Rice, along with Katherine Hetzel will participate in the Middleway Words, a book festival in Midlands. They will join the festival at 2pm. The focus of the discussion will be on their lives, work, and books. The interested participants of the event can get their tickets here.   The Singing Horses is Marylin Rice’s ninth work. She plans to make an animated movie on her book in future. The delightful story is about three amazing horses who have specific skills and they embark on a journey to win The Best Equine Author of the Year contest. This entertaining book is for the audience of all ages as it has an adventurous story with an exciting end that grabs the attention of the masses. You can grab a copy here.   Marylin L Rice was born in 1951. She adopted the profession of teaching. She started writing after her retirement. Her writings indicate that she has an adventurous soul.

Chiswick Book Festival is taking place from 9th-15th September this year. As exciting as it gets, our amazing author Lena Shah will also mark her presence as a speaker alongside 20 other authors. She will be speaking at the prior Waterstones Local Authors Party on Tuesday, 7th September at Boston Room, George IV. The timings for this gathering are 7 pm-9 pm. Every author will have a designated time to speak about their books. You can find out further details of the event here.   Impetus is the title of Lena’s poetry and prose of which she will be speaking at the event. The book has certain elements of a memoir as well. It contains both poetic verses and prosaic narration. Not just that, this inspiring title is also decorated with illustrations and quotes by the big names of the world of poetry which Lena has included as a tribute.   Apart from being a writer and a poet, Lena Shah is also a yoga and language teacher. She was born in Yorkshire and has Indian origins. Her purpose is to guide others to enlightened paths through a unique coaching style.

Author Alvina Noor will be hosting a book signing event of her children’s book, East Girl West Girl, at Forge Market, Duke Street, Glasgow, on Sunday, 5th September 2021, from 11 am to 3 pm. The readers will get an opportunity to meet the author and discuss the book with her. Mark your calendars, and don’t forget to join your favourite author.    East Girl West Girl narrates a beautiful story of two young girls. Both friends are from different cultures, faith and backgrounds, yet their bonding depicts the essence of mutual respect and acceptance. This wonderful storybook will teach your children all the beautiful values. Grab a copy here.   Alvina Noor is a Scottish Muslim who lives in Motherwell, Lanarkshire. She is a Reflexologist and Aromatherapist. Alvina likes to spend her time studying and socializing with friends. 

Our brilliant author, Jason Warren, is all set to appear on Unity Radio on the evening of 4th September 2021, Saturday. Jason’s interview on the show will definitely brighten up your weekend. His young adult novel, Tarak’s Dust of Desire, is an undiscovered beauty. Through this interview, you can discover the amazing author that Jason is and also find out more about his book. So, do not forget to tune in to Unity Radio on Sunday evening.   Tarak’s Dust of Desire is a story of time travel, where a character belonging to a special tribe of the 19th century finds himself landing in the contemporary world. He doesn’t get scared though, rather sets out to acquire modern-day education and culture. Still, his mind cannot help but compare the two very contrasting times and spaces he has come to experience. A very interesting read it is; hurry up and get your copy here.   Jason Warren will sure hold anyone captive through his raw and prolific writing. Magic being one part, he does not lay down his plots afar from the real world and is contributing very constructively to the existing fictional literature.

Nigel Gann’s book launch event is set to take place on 3rd September at The Hub at St Mary’s, Lichfield. The timings for this event are 6 pm-8 pm. This launch is for Nigel’s book called ‘The Great Education Robbery.’ If you are around, do not miss out on this event since it’s an opportunity to meet the honourable winner of the National Teaching Award in 2007. Yes, Nigel Gann has won this award for his applaudable work in the education sector of England.   The Great Education Robbery sums up Nigel’s analysis on the control of the business and political elite over the schools which were established as a community service on community levels. Not just he presents the problem but also prescribes the solution. His book make an important read and is an extraction of Nigel Gann’s nationwide experience in teaching not just students but also training teachers and adults. He is now a consultant and designs programs for BBC TV and Radio as well.

Our author, Susan R. E. Wall, will appear at Express FM Portsmouth Radio for an interview with DJ Ian James. The show will be broadcasted on Tuesday, 31st August 2021 in the afternoon. The talk will centre around Susan’s book, True Love Conquers All. This talk will be just as amazing as Susan is. You must stay tuned on Tuesday afternoon to hear Susan speak about not just her incredible book but a lot of other things.   True Love Conquers All is a work of historical fiction. The author caught inspiration for this book from the letters that were exchanged between her parents. The setting is of the year 1953 and the protagonist is a British army man posted in Germany. He falls in love with a German secretary and the love story sees itself caught in post-war complications. Wonderfully written, this book brings back the times long gone by.   Susan R. E. Wall lives in Portsmouth, England with her husband and daughter. Her husband is not just her life partner but also her soulmate. This energy pushes her to engage more passionately in romance; be it her everyday life or a piece of writing.  

We are excited to announce that our very talented, Kari Kakkonen, will be appearing in a webinar by Exactpro on 19 August at 16.00 CET/18.00 GET. In the webinar, he will be talking about his book, Dragons Out, and the work he is doing in software testing advocacy among children and young adults. You can sign up and get yourself registered for this webinar through this link and get a chance to win a free copy of the book.   Dragons Out is a book written for children to learn software testing in a fun and easy way. It has stories about dragons and knights and a village. Children can read it on their own or with their parents. This book is not age-specific and anyone who wants to learn about software testing will enjoy reading it. This is the story of two children, Laura and Tom, who tumble into the world of dragons and knights. These dragons actually represent software defects and the knights represent testers and developers. The book helps learn through reading-parallels. Although the book is written for children, it is suitable for anyone from ages 9-99.   Kari Kakkonen has experience of working for over twenty years in software testing. His company, Dragons Out Oy, focuses on promoting software testing among children. He is an active conference speaker, trainer and consultant in reputable organizations. Apart from spending time with family, Kari enjoys snowboarding, singing, reading, and kayaking.

Get ready Nottingham! Denise Popat is coming with an exciting event you can attend with your kids and family at Austin Street, Bulwell. This is going to be a book signing and storytelling gathering on August 16th from 11 am-2 pm. Make sure to put a reminder to head towards Bulwell Forest Garden on Monday and do not forget to take the kids along. Denise will be reading from her book called ‘Magnificent, Marvellous Minibeasts.’   Magnificent, Marvellous Minibeasts is a children’s read written in an easy manner that the early learners can read for themselves. It is also just as perfect for parents to read to their children. The book takes us into the marvellous world of minibeasts residing in the gardens. The author writes about all the varieties that can be found and also weaves an interesting line of conversation among the creatures.   Denise Popat is a grandmother now and has worked as a nursery and special needs teacher. She likes to create and write stories for children. As the first series of books, she has chosen the theme of minibeast and hopes that schools can also benefit from this series.

Susan Brunt (Nanny Sue) is excited for the storytelling session of her book, Jack the Pirate With A Secret, coming up at the Cheadle Community Library. The reading session will be held on Saturday, 14th August from 10.30 AM to 11.30 AM. The reading session promises to be a fun-filled and exciting event for children and parents alike. You wouldn't want to miss this super-event!   Jack the Pirate With a Secret is a beautifully illustrated book about Jack, a charming and brave pirate who steers the ship. When a storm comes at the sea, everyone looks up to Jack for inspiration. But Jack has a secret of his own! So, get ready for this fun-filled adventure with Jack that will keep you hooked and thinking about Jack’s secret.   Susan Brunt (Nanny Sue) is a retired Primary School Teacher and always had a fascination for books and stories. Therefore, she ended up teaching so many children to love books. Her journey across the sea, coming head-to-head with a storm, became an inspiration for her children's book. She lives in Staffordshire Moorlands.  

BBC Radio Jersey is going to interview our amazing author, Leonora Langley. The interview will be broadcasted on Saturday, 8th August at 9.10 am. The intent of the interview is to talk to Leonora about her brilliant book called Let the Souls of Our Children Sing. Looking at the many capacities in which Leonora has served over the years in the UK and the USA, our advice will be to not miss out on this talk. So, save the date, set a reminder and tune in to BBC Radio Jersey.   Let the Souls of Our Children Sing contains some important thoughts the author has developed over the years while working as a teacher of music and drama. She connects her observations with contextual changes the world is witnessing and propagates pressingly that unless we do not polish and attend to our children’s creativity and curiosity in education, we will fail to outgrow our current condition. Her argument is well-constructed and forces the reader to think likewise.   Leonora Langley has worked professionally as a teacher, a journalist and a counsellor. She excelled in whatever she did. As a journalist, she remained the editor and a regular contributor to various magazines. She made sure to add her apt innovation to every role she assumed.

Julian David, the author of A Brief History of God, is set for a promotional book signing event at the East Gate Bookshop, 62 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RU. The book signing event will be held on Thursday, 5th August 2021, at 6.30 PM. Book lovers and fans of Julian David are eagerly waiting for this event. Mark your calendars now!   A Brief History of God is a philosophical book, giving an in-depth analysis of the last three thousand years of patriarchal religion. It fluently answers questions that are both historical and relevant. Julian David has talked about some vital questions that address our whole existence. Don’t miss out on this entertaining, intellectual, and thought-provoking philosophy book.   Julian David was born in 1933. Throughout his life, Julian has been involved in social work and bringing change to the educational standards. He was a teacher at the Dartington Hall School, where he set up innovative courses. He has lived in many parts of the world, providing his services to the community. Nowadays, Julian David occasionally gives lectures at Schumacher college and in Cape Town. He lives in his Devon farmhouse close by his three children and seven grandchildren.

Our author, Julie D. Jones, is invited as a guest speaker on BBC Radio Devon’s breakfast show on Wednesday, 28th July 2021 at 11 AM. The author will be having a candid conversation with David Fitzgerald and Michael Chequer about her crime book, Moorland Forensics - Conspiracy of Souls. Julie D. Jones will also discuss other current issues of the day. Conspiracy of Souls is a crime-thriller story about the disappearance of two teenage girls under mysterious circumstances. After 30 years, fresh graves of the two girls are found, followed by a gruesome murder of an artist. The police task force gets assigned to uncover the links to the murders and solve the perplexing case. Will the police finally unwrap the mystery? Or will the number of deaths start piling up again? Read the book to find out. Julie D. Jones is a crime-novel writer and a journalist. Apart from that, she is a classically trained flautist and a skilled horse rider as well. Born in Devon, Julie grew up in South Hams near Kingsbridge. Conspiracy of Souls is her second novel, set to release on 30th July 2021. Don’t miss out!