Visit the stall hosted by Tara Ingham, author of ‘Once I Rise’, at the Gladstone Pop Con in Queensland. The event takes place in May. Visit the realm where the victims of unjust deaths are gathered and revenants roam to help them. These revenants can travel to the real world and back. Jonathan is a revenant and he meets Jane Doe one day and he tries to find a way to help her. The biggest hurdle is that she doesn’t remember anything about her previous life and how he ended up being the victim. He has to find a way to learn her story and find the justice that she deserves. From the age of fourteen, Tara has been writing stories and creating strange worlds.  To feed her passion, she got a degree in Creative Writing and Literature.

In May, the author of ‘A British War Dance’, Lee Wilmore, will be at the Waterstones Birmingham, 24-26 High Street, Birmingham. It will be your chance to meet the author and get your copy of the book signed. Lee Willmore takes readers to the most turbulent time of the 20th century, so they can immerse themselves in the life of James Ashfield. The young man who went to Germany to fight in WW2 alongside his brother. Fortunately, he makes it back home from war. Unfortunately, he brought all the horrors and memories back with him. The struggle to readjust is very real for him but he receives an opportunity that will make it all easier for him. But it won’t be that easy, as James finds out. Lee hails from West Midlands and is now settled in Kent. His interest in the war time era is what prompted him to put pen to paper.

Michael Pawlowski, after graduating from the University of Toronto, served the community in the insurance and legal professions. His memberships have included the Canadian Authors' Association, Brave New Works, Niagara Historical Society, Insurance Institute, Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Ontario, and the Law Society of Upper Canada. The obligation to tell ‘the rest of the story' has motivated his all of his literary endeavours. Michael is absolutely delighted with the publication of his novel: Cassino, Conquest of the Mountain. Join him as he reads and presents his book Cassino, Conquest of the Mountain. The book is about the unfolding events on the 1st of September 1939 that will change lives forever. For on this date, the Nazis invaded Poland - entire families would be erased and the country itself would disappear for decades. Cassino, Conquest of the Mountain will be a sought after read especially for those concerned with the Polish experience of World War II.

International children’s author Amanda Kehoe will visit the Rathmichael Parish Primary School in May for a book signing event. She will also read for the pupils in attendance. Her book ‘TJ and his Wheelable Chair’ carries a beautiful message for children, especially those who have disabilities. Her son Tadhg was the inspiration for her book, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Global Development Delay in 2009. She gave up work to take care of her son. The main character of the book is TJ who is not able to walk or talk but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t enjoy playing with his friends. He listens and becomes the part of the play. The sweet story shows that having a disability is in no way a barrier to happiness. Amanda currently resides in Newbridge with her family.

The author of ‘Treachery at Bosworth Field 1485’, Harry J. Tomkinson, will be at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, Leicestershire, UK in April. He will read an excerpt from his book and take everyone in attendance to 1485, to a snapshot of “Wars of the Roses”. We visit England at an important moment in history when Edward IV, King of England has died and his brother Richard III has been named the Protector of England. But he has challengers in the form of Edward V and Richard of York. All of this leads to the Battle of Bosworth where the history is written. The author has explained many things about the King and how he was misunderstood in his own kingdom and throughout history. Harry is passionate about history and loves to write about it. He is also a Richardian and has been that for so many years.  

Pauline Gibb will be at the Chaples on Whatley in Maylands for the launch and signing of her book ‘Kiki – Perfectly Imperfect’ in April. Get the chance to meet the author and enjoy drinks and music. Attendees will also be able to buy Kiki soft toys and they will also leave with a thank you present from Kiki. The tale begins from Nishinari, which is a poor district in Japan. This is where Kiki the mouse lives. One day his mother allows him and his siblings to go out and explore the world. He learns a lot of lessons in this single excursion and ends up on a ship to Australia. The writing contains the author’s quick wit and quirky sense of humor. Writing has been her interest for the longest time and this is her first novel, published by Austin Macauley Publishers.

J. D. Taylor, will be in attendance at the Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch, Alexandria Library for a book discussion of ‘Beauregard: Canine Warrior’. The book talk is the perfect addition to the campaign, ‘All Alexandria Reads Initiative’, which is honoring dog heroes this year. The book revolves around Beauregard, a loyal Doberman Pinscher who is both brave and intelligent. He is part of an army unit that is inside Vietnam for a mission. The dog alerts the unit of incoming danger but they don’t pay any heed to the warnings, and end up paying the price. The story shows how important military dogs are when they are performing their duties. They put their lives in danger to keep their handlers and units safe. The author has spent time in the army and that shows in his style of writing, which is authentic in every way.

Philip J. S. Jones will be at The Haslemere Bookshop in April, for a book signing of ‘A Peruvian Diary’. Philip left his old life behind and decided to dedicate his life to charitable activities. He travelled to Peru in pursuit of such tasks. His aim was to help build a soup kitchen but that is not what he ends up doing. He faces danger at every turn. The unique wit and writing style takes the readers to the time and place that the writer was in. The author attended the Vine Comprehensive School in Basingstoke. He loves travelling and his work allowed him to do visit many different countries. His experiences inspired him to write this delightful and instructive read.