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Around the Adriatic: Tony Straw For today’s blog post, we got to interview writer Tony Straw about his newest book, Around the Adriatic, and what life is like for an author. Around the Adriatic is Tony Straw’s second book with Pegasus under our Vanguard Press imprint, where Tony reminisces about his travels with his wife Lee, early in their marriage. 1. What are three interesting factors about yourself? I asked my friends this, but their replies were...

Happy December, everyone! With Christmas only three weeks away, we will be building up to the festivities with a couple of gift guides to help present ideas for books you can give your loved ones this Christmas. Today’s blog post focuses on the Christmas-themed children’s books from our Nightingale Books imprint. Meatball's Snow Day Meatball has a big imagination and a big appetite. There is always an adventure to be found on the farm. He can make anything fun,...

Today’s blog post is an interview with the author of the book Comfort Food and Breakin’ Biche, Chris Baball. Comfort Food and Breakin’ Biche is a collection of poetry and short stories set in a small town in Trinidad and Tobago. We got the chance to ask Chris about his book, what inspires him to write and his life as an author. 1. What are three interesting factors about yourself? Nothing really! But… 1. I come from a small developing country, 2. I have li...

Tayna Chronicles: The Secret City: Sara Škrobo For today’s blog post, we got to speak with Sara Škrobo, author of the fantasy novel ‘Tayna Chronicles: The Secret City’. We asked Sara about her book, her inspirations, and what life as an author is like. 1. What are three interesting factors about yourself? I would say I often made life-changing decisions which, to some, would seem abrupt and not well thought-through! The truth is, most of the time, I simply followe...

Today’s blog post is shifting the spotlight onto this month’s new releases, ranging from children to adult books and poetry to biographical memoirs. These books will be released this upcoming Thursday. If you are looking for a new book, we have compiled a list of our upcoming releases, currently available for pre-order. A Pen on the Moon On Christmas Eve at the North Pole, a winter storm is coming while Santa hurries to finish the last-minute details. When Santa and hi...

This weekend is expected to be one of the busiest in recent memory within the world of sport. Saturday will sees the conclusion of the Rugby League World Cup in England, with Australia and Samoa talking to the pitch, hoping to take home the trophy. Sunday, the world shifts its focus from rugby to football as the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar kicks off with the home nation playing Ecuador in the tournament’s first match. As the world transitions from watching the Rugby League World Cup t...

The past weekend was about remembering and honoring the wide range of military personnel who have served in the armed forces. Around the world, many countries have paid their respects to those who have been a part of the military, from Remembrance Day, which is celebrated across many Commonwealth and European counties, to Veterans Day in America. For today’s blog post, we spotlight a selection of real-life stories from the perspective of military personnel and their first-hand experien...

This week we got the chance to speak to Jonny Willox, author of the children's book 'The Hairy Fairy', and ask him some questions about his recent book and life as an author! What are three interesting factors about yourself? Originally from England, I now live in Ireland with my wife, twin daughters, two fun-loving sausage dogs and two mischievous cats who all keep me in check and a little crazy. I’m passionate about the well-being of our younger generation and can of...

Today’s blog post spotlights author John Horton and his book, Behind the Wire: A Prisoner of War in Nazi Germany, which came out in June 2022. Inspired by the letters of his parents during the Second World War, author John Horton uses these letters as a base for his book Behind the Wire: A Prisoner of war in Nazi Germany. Peggy and Alan Horton’s letters, in chronological order, are collected in the book depicting first-hand experiences of the war. A collection of ...