“Waking Your Success Mechanism Workshop” is coming to London and featuring Amanda Hart, author of The Guys Upstairs. The workshop taking place on Saturday 19th March between 11-5pm will feature client consultations, readings from Amanda, workshops, freelance writing, speaking & personal development. To find out more about how to purchase tickets please visit http://poetrysociety.org.uk/poetry-cafe/ - early booking is advisable.

Mike Uden is to return to Church Stretton Library to introduce his latest book 'Dead Man Talking' on Thursday 17th March at 7pm. Mike’s previous books Chemical Attraction and The Sacrifice have received five star reviews. 'Dead Man Talking' tells the story of when Paul Hutchinson, a British businessman, disappears on a trip to Pakistan, terrorism is suspected. So Paul's wife, Stephanie, hires Pamela Andrews, a private detective with a track record for finding missing people. Pamela starts by retracing Paul's footsteps from London's Soho to Karachi, but everyone's worst fears are realised when a £20M ransom video appears. Slowly, with the help of Anna, her daughter, she begins to piece together a very different picture - a picture which perhaps proves that dead men can talk. No ordinary private investigator - an ex-cop combining world-weary cynicism with thoughtful originality - Dead Man Talking pitches Pamela Andrews into the polar opposite worlds of Soho and Karachi. And during this journey she finds herself juggling the demands of both heart and career in a case that confronts the very foundation of modern-day life. What, if anything, do we believe in? Tickets cost £3 and include refreshments. Booking is essential, to get your spot call Ellen at Church Stretton Library on 01694 722535 or email [email protected]

Amanda is dedicated to a nationwide campaign to raise awareness on coercive control backed by key experts in the field. Her book The Guys Upstairs shares her story of how her remarkable life led her to become so passionate about helping others find their power and their voice. She will be speaking at the Isbourne Holistic Centre on Tuesday 15th March between 7pm-8.30pm Book tickets through the Isbourne Holistic Centre website or pay on the night. Cost: £10.00 Early Bird until 1st March, £15.00 thereafter

Ian Marsh will be visiting Rainhill Library to give a talk about his book Murderer: On Your Mark on Monday the 14th March at 4.30. Dr Ian Marsh has been a university lecturer for many years and has taught, researched and written widely on crime and criminal justice. He is the author of numerous academic books on crime and justice, and uses his professional expertise to write a brilliant and insightful tale of passion and murder.

Lynda Taylor will be signing copies of her poetry book 'Life's a Rhyme - You Just Gotta Write It' at Earlsdon Library on Saturday 12th March from 2pm. An amazing varied collection of poems - often touching, sometimes hilarious - ranges from nonsense verse for children to insightful pieces on autism and bullying, and even includes a celebration of Britain's newest royal, HRH Princess Charlotte (from the point of view of her brother George)! She even received a letter on behalf of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge commending her book. 

Kevin McManus will be signing copies of his book 'The Whole of the Moon' at Ballinamore library on Saturday 12th March from 3pm onwards. Kevin will be speaking of his book and give people the chance to 'meet and greet' the author. 'The Whole of the Moon' is a captivating novel taking place in Western Ireland during the winter of 1988 – 1989, where young Conor gets entangled in the murder investigation that follows on from a hit and run.   

Ian Marsh will be visiting Prescot Library to give a talk about his book Murderer: On Your Mark on Saturday 12th March between 11 and 12.30. Dr Ian Marsh has been a university lecturer for many years and has taught, researched and written widely on crime and criminal justice. He is the author of numerous academic books on crime and justice, and uses his professional expertise to write a brilliant and insightful tale of passion and murder.

David Munro will be discussing his path from business professional to author at St Leonards Library from 2 O'Clock on Wednesday 9th March. He will also talk about the formulation of plots for his books and how his marketing background has assisted in building an author profile. There will be a Q & A session plus the opportunity to purchase copies of The Time Jigsaw and The Time Jigsaw Deliverance.