Saturday, July 31, 2021

Build a Book Workshop


 

 

 This step-by step guide for teachers and writers, and the photocopiable resource that goes with it, show you how to organise creative-writing workshops with a difference and with a very tangible end product. Your students can see their work turned into a real book that has a spine and can sit on a shelf, raising money for charity at the same time.


Students will:
•Improve their writing
•Write with a purpose
•Learn about commerce and enterprise
•Engage with the local and wider community

Teachers and writers will learn how to:
•Plan and organise your workshops
•Get the best writing out of your students
•Maximise the impact of your book
•Build a book with little or no financial outlay

RRP: £1.99 

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ISBN: 9780956868015  / 9780956868008
 
 

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Voices of Angels

 

Do you believe in angels? This collection of fictional short stories explores encounters with angels - in whatever form they take. Some stories are sad, some are funny; all will touch you. The collection includes a new story by Laura Wilkinson, author of "BloodMining" (winner of the Bridge House Debut Novel Competition 2010). The foreword is written by TV and Radio Presenter, Gloria Hunniford, and for every copy sold a donation will be made to her cancer charity: The Caron Keating Foundation - set up in her daughter's memory.

 

RRP £10.00

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Contributors: 
Raphaela Bruckdorfer, Carol Croxton, Sarah Evans, Kirsty Ferry, Shirley Golden, Maria Herring, Misha Herwin, Debz Hobbs-Wyatt, A.J Kirby, Katie Lilly, David R Morgan, Norma Murray, A.J Spindle, Holly Stacey, Sally Tarpey, Alison Wells, Laura Wilkinson.   
ISBN: 978-1-907335-15-0 

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The Best of CafeLit 2011

  

Each story in this little volume is the right length and quality for enjoying as you sip the assigned drink in your favourite Creative Café. You need never feel alone again in a café. So what’s the mood today? Espresso? Earl Grey tea? Hot chocolate with marshmallows? You’ll find most drinks in our drinks index.

 

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A wonderful 'dip into' book to have near or as a travel/waiting room read. The range of styles/subject matter/length is perfect and well chosen by the editor/s. Some stories linger in the mind, 'SHELLS' eg is haunting and touching - a few moments in time with huge dimensions.  
 
Contributors:
Lauren Bannister, Trevor Belshaw, Charlie Britten, Gavin Broom, Patsy Collins, Julie-Ann Corrigan,
Sam Davis, Charlotte Dicey, Shan Ellis, Rebecca Emin, Sarah Evans, Kirsty Ferry, Brenda Gunning,
Bill Haddow-Allen, Louise Hastings, Nichola Johnson, Susan Jones, Alix Parker, Danielle Smith, Lynley Stace, Rich Styles.  
 
ISBN: 9780956868039 

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

On This Day

 



Everyone remembers what they were doing when the shocking news broke: when Kennedy was shot, when Princess Diana died and when the first plane crashed into the World Trade Centre on 9/11. Yet everyday lives continued with their own ups and downs. This collection shows us some of those possible stories and how they are gently connected with the day's world shattering event. A percentage of the author royalties will be donated to International Rescue Training Centre Wales (IRTCW), who provide search and rescue dogs to the Emergency services.
 
RRP £10.00
 

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Contributors:
Alexandra Bockfeldt,  Darci Bysouth, Kathy Cakebread, Leela Dutt, Su Edmonds, Lexie Elliott, Sarah Evans, L.G Flannigan, Sue Holt, Jaki McCarrick, Libby O’Loghlin, Clarissa Pattern, Henrietta Richer,
Denise St Clair, Graham Taylor.  
ISBN: 9781907335211 

Monday, July 26, 2021

Calling for Angels

 

 



 
 
 
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This is a wonderful debut novel. I really enjoyed the relationship that Em had with Kai. The story is basically from Em's point of view but there are parts when Kai is telling the story. Kai is a very interesting character sent to help her with her problems and I wish I had learned more about him. The beginning was a little slow moving but it picked up quickly. The story was sad, funny, romantic, emotional and has a wonderful ending. I recommend this book for teens and the young at heart. Great Job, Alex.
 
Many Young Adult books written by adults often have that sense of "would a fourteen year old do/say/think that?". Calling for Angels absolutely has no issue with this at all. The author was fourteen-years-old when she wrote this book (she's now sixteen) - the same age as the character - which gives the story and the characters something extra; that sense of realism that doesn't always come across. Even with the story being about angels, it's easy to believe how the characters relate to each other and how they're feeling. 
 
The storyline is really interesting, and most teens (and adults) will relate to both the characters, and the emotional storyline. I think Alex, who was 14 at the time of writing this, has breathed life into a lot of subjects very close to home for most teens, and in a short story too (150 pages)....subjects such as loneliness, fitting in, being yourself and school bullies and friendships are all covered, and are just as relevant to adults as to teens.
 
ISBN: 978-1-907335-09-9 

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Crime After Crime

 



 
 
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Just after reading this book for the second time and I have to say I still found it a very enjoyable read.I like the mix of authors, especially the local ( to me ) ones.Cathy Cole's story, A killer Week was very reminiscent of Colin Bateman's style,with local references and a chilling imminence as well.The way the story unfolds leaves you urgently wanting to turn to the next page to see how the story plays out.
All in all a thrilling story in a thrilling book.  
 
Sharp, scary, dark, intriguing, captivating, amazing, just how you expect a crime story to be, and yet, unexpected, mind blowing, takes your breath away.  
 
Really enjoyed reading these short stories and looking forward to the possibility of some more from these talented New authors  
 
Contributors  
Cathy Cole, Kirsty Ferry, Jane Isaac, Gerry McCullough, Sam Millar, CD Mitchell, Don Nixon, Stephen Puleston, Paula Readman, Kate Tough, L. A. Wilson, Jr.. 
ISBN: 978-1-907335-24-2
 

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Otherwhere and Elsewhen

 

 
 
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If you love Si-FI then you should defiantly get this. The Authors have great imaginations and have created some fantastic worlds.
 
Bought this book as like sci fi stories. Really enjoyed it, some great short stories. Great book to pick up and just read.  
 
Contributors
Philip T Brewster, Julie-Ann Corrigan, K.S. Dearsley, Phil Hodgkiss, Dawn Knox, Jeff Laurents, Shirley Percy, A.J. Spindle, Damian Steadman, Donald Stevens, Yvonne Eve Walus, Nick White.  
ISBN: 9781907335235
 

 

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Fibbin' Archie

 


 
 
 
Love and romance can be tough for a compulsive fibber
Archie has quite a reputation as a practised fibber. Normally his lies are harmless but as time goes by they begin to get him into more and more trouble. They lose him his girlfriend, and bizarrely, his hearing as his ears begin to react in a very strange way every time he is less than truthful. Giving honest opinions isn’t enough. Deep truth is called for. But finding that isn’t easy. Some truths are very hard to face. Then numbers become interesting, too.
Fibbin’ Archie, is, however, more than the story of a disenchanted young man. It is also a writing experiment based on a fascinating number series (Fibonacci!) It is a piece of experimental writing, a humorous story of love and sex, an examination of social issues affecting young adults and a story of coming of age. 

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ISBN: 9780956868077
 
 

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