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Eight Reasons Why You Should Get Dad A Book For Father’s Day So, with Father’s Day fast approaching, we all need a few ideas about what to buy. A “World’s Best Dad” coffee mug? A football t-shirt? A six-pack of his favourite beer? Well, while those are all good and well, why not buy Dad a book this year instead? It’s not going to get broken – all it takes is a slip of the hand and that brand-new mug is suddenly shattered on the floor; books are a bit more durable th...

Steph A. Amey is due to publish with us on the 25th May 2017. We contacted her to ask her a few questions about her book and what inspiration lead her to writing An Honourable Man. How would you describe An Honourable Man and who would you say it is aimed at? The novel is the experience of an Indian officer in the First World War.  I am not sure who it is aimed at, I wrote it because it needed to be written What first gave you the idea for your novel? I was stay...

When it comes to literature, we all have our own tastes. Some of us love a good, spine-chilling horror; others prefer to get lost a loving romance. And, for some of us, it’s the other-worldly plot of a fantasy novel that really gets the heart pumping. So here, we have listed the top five best fantasy books of all time. Number one: The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien If you don’t know the story of The Lord of the Rings already, then you really must have been out of touch....

Angela Elwood is due to publish with us on the 27th April, 2017. We contacted her and asked her a few questions about her upcoming book and what inspired her to write it. How would you describe A Year In Flip Flops and who would you say it is aimed at? A Year In Flip Flops (AYIFF) is the first book I have written. It is an insight into why I chose to travel, the preparation, an introduction to each of the countries I visited, things that made me smile or laugh and what it was lik...

Deanna R. Sweeney has a book that is due to be published with us on the 27th April 2017. We caught up with Deanna to discuss her upcoming book and the inspiration that went into it. For more information, follow the link below to access the author's own page:  https://www.facebook.com/LegionsOfLilith/ Q:  How would you describe Legions of Lilith: The Awakening and who would you say it is aimed at? A: Have you ever seen something out of the corner of your eye and when you turn...

On this day in history, Julius Caeser was murdered, with his alleged last words being “and you, my child?” (to Brutus, one of his attackers). We thought we’d take a look at some other important figures from history, and what their apparent last words were. Charles Darwin - "I am not the least afraid to die." Marie Antoinette – (after stepping on the executioner’s foot) "Pardon me. I didn't do it on purpose." Winston Churchill – “I am bored with it all.” ...

Elaine Blick is due to publish her first book with us at the end of the month, having already published several books elsewhere! We asked her about what continues to inspire her, and the historical facts her new novel is based around. How would you describe Hearts Set Free and who would you say it is aimed at? I regard Hearts Set Free as a historical novel set in a modern time frame. I think it should appeal to women twenty years and upwards, particularly those who enjoy novels set in...

Todd Lawson LaTourrette has overcome more than his fair share of hardships. Battling against mental illness and self-destructive behaviours, he is now a published author. His memoir, Consumed, gives an open insight into his illness. His answers to the author life questionnaire are truly inspiring. Did you always dream of becoming an author? My professional career aspirations have always gravitated toward performing, whether on stage or screen. My career as a writer began ou...

Crufts dog show starts tomorrow! So, to celebrate our four legged friends, we’re taking a look at five great books about dogs of all shapes and sizes. Peggy and Me by Miranda Hart Actress and comedian Miranda Hart has also turned her hand to writing and recently produced Peggy and Me, a memoir about her and her life-changing dog, Peggy. You can expect Hart’s usual comic style but also a series of heart-warming stories about her adventures with Peggy the adorable Shih-Tzu Bichon Fr...