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As Easter Sunday is approaching, it's a time for baby animals and chocolate eggs. But maybe there are a few facts that you don't know about this time of year. So, we present to you: 8 Facts You (Probably) Didn't Know About Easter! 1. The religious celebration of Easter might have deep roots to ancient Christian traditions, but the name itself comes from pagans. Apparently, the Olde English worshipped a fertility god named Ostara and the Celtics worshipped a similar god called Eostre....

Karan Vickers-Hulse recently released her new children's book, Surf School. We felt it was time to catch up with the author and find out how life had changed since her book was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I have always loved books and had a secret dream to write, as I always felt I had a book in me. What was your first job? I have always worked with children and started as a nursery nurse before becoming a primary school teache...

Since it's International Happiness Day, we thought we'd bring you five books to make you smile! Skelp the Aged, by John Duignan and Ian Hopkins Mungo and Ethel live in genteel poverty in the decaying family villa. In one moment of madness out of many in his life, Mungo borrows from loan sharks to fund the dream of a little place in the sun, fortified by warm nights of samba-ing and even warmer tonic wines. Placing their trust in an estate agent - another moment of madness - their home ...

Anthony David originally published his first book, H2O, with Pegasus in June 2017. Now with the release of his second book, Pay Up, we wanted to catch up with Anthony and find out how his life has changed since becoming a pubished author. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I have always written. Up until recently, it was as a singer/songwriter. I have had several ideas for a novel in the back of my mind for years but never thought I would get around to writing...

Children's books come in all different shapes and sizes; they cover a wide range of topics and some can even portray a deeper message. So, we thought that we would list our top five children's books for your little ones to read! 1. The Most Curious Case of the Runaway Spoon, by Tony Flannagan Amelia wakes to find a note behind the little green door. WE MUST SPEAK NOW! What could it mean? Amelia had received hundreds of fairy letters over the years - but not recently - and this note h...

Andy Clancy released his debut novel in February 2018. We wanted to catch up with the author and find out how life had changed since the book was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I arrived as an author quite late, more precisely in my early 50’s! That said, I had been reading both works of history and historical fiction for years, so the interest in my current subject matter was always there. I like to think that age and experience brings belief i...

Since we're officially in spring and we've (hopefully) see the back of the snow, we thought we would welcome in this new season by presenting 8 facts you (probably) didn't know about spring! 1. Vernal Equinox The first day of spring, the vernal equinox, has 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. 2. Don't Blame Spring For Your Allergies Since spring is usually considered the season in which flowers bloom, it is a common belief among most people that spring brings po...

Ali North, author of AN & i, released her book in January 2018. It seemed like the perfect time to catch up with the author and find out what she had to say about the experience so far. Did you always dream of becoming an author? From when I was very ill, I made a promise to myself that I would share my true life story fighting anorexia nervosa in the hope of raising awareness of mental health, including eating disorders. I am delighted, thanks to the support & belief f...

In keeping with the weather this week, we thought we'd list our top five snowy books for you to enjoy! 1. Winter Oak: Keeper of the Realm, by Colleen Marlett Clover Lawless is not your average 12 year old girl. She is adventurous, inquisitive and with an unearned wisdom buried deep inside her. She doesn't buy in to any of the childhood fantasies and fairy tales. As far as Clover is concerned, "seeing is believing". Every day after school, Clover and her father Emmett drive up to ...