Rebecca Henry will be at the Bartram Trail Library in Fruit Cove, Florida for a book event. She will discuss her book ‘The Lady Raven’ and tell everyone how this isn’t like the fairytale from their childhoods. The magical fantasy plot of the book tells the story of Zezolla, a princess who is abandoned by her father and she lands in the clutches of an evil stepmother and sisters. But that’s where the comparison with any fairytales ends as readers learn the twisted and macabre events of the story. The cruelty shown to the little princess is beyond anything that she had known before. Her friends, a raven and a wolf, are her only solace. She must find the strength to fight her tormenters and escape on her own. Rebecca loves to travel and she was most inspired by the beauty of English countryside. She is a vegan and loves yoga.

Alistair Paterson, the famed poet and fiction writer, will be in attendance at the Devonport Public Library in March to cast the magic of his poetry. He will read some of his stanzas in an event for the launch of the Poetry New Zealand Yearbook 2018. His latest work of fiction is ‘Passant: A Journey to Elsewhere’, that takes us back to the 1930s, where the protagonist shares his experience of Great Depression and World War II. The family is hit with tragedy and is torn apart. The story takes us through what the hero of the story experienced firsthand. His illness, a dangerous medical procedure, and the psychological impact of everything that he has gone through show the survival instinct and determination of the boy. Paterson, is a rare talent and a chance to hear him read his poetry will be amazing for everyone who is a fan of his writing.

Sue Batten will be in Cultural Community Solutions, Shirley Library, to read from her wonderful book ‘Colin and Carrie Stories’. The event will be a part of the ‘Book Buddies’ group that is for children ages 7 and under. The author will tell the tale of Colin the car who is worried about the new purchase that his family is about to make. A caravan named Carrie joins them and Colin doesn’t know who he will lug her around. But his worries dissipate when he meets Carrie, who is not at all like he imagined. So begins the adventures they embark on, along with their family. Sue has poured her imagination into this children’s story and her experience of travelling inside her family’s caravan also played an important role. These imaginative tales came about when the author was trying to entertain her kids on their holidays.

Annabelle Knight will be at ErotiCon next March talking about The Erotica Effect – Exploring the Modern Dimensions of The Erotica Genre. Eroticon conference was launched in 2012 to give erotic writers and bloggers the tools to hone their craft in a collaborative environment.    Knight is a sex and relationship expert. She's appeared on many television programs and is featured regularly in magazines and newspapers and can often be found offering sex advice and discussing hot topics. Annabelle has recently written her debut novel, 'The Endless Autumn'. This is a sizzling, steamy and sexually sinister story of how a girl next door, unwittingly – but perhaps not unwillingly – explores the fringes of desire and release. It is an irresistible romance novel bound to make any reader hot under the collar. She will be signing copies of her book at the event.    People can buy tickets from the website now from here 

Patricia Hutson will be at Author Essex Day for a Pop Up Podium and book reading of her romance novel ‘Purple Michaelmas’, published by Austin Macauley Publishers. The plot explores the complication of finding your soulmate when both of you are married to other people. The first instinct would be to leave everything and be with that person but all the responsibilities of life cannot be ignored. That is the situation in which Vicki finds herself in. She is a medium and learns that when the purple Michaelmas flowers something great will happen but it will also bring her heartbreak. Will she be able to deal with the pain that comes with the pleasure? Patricia is a Medium and has travelled and lived in many different countries. Her hobbies include history, reading and archaeology.  She would love to travel more.

The author of ‘My Imagination and Me’, Calli-Bee, will be at the Aussie Kindies Ningi Early Learning Centre for a book reading event. A dream like children’s book that delivers a beautiful message to kids. It asks them to be free so they can only think of the good memories they have. This book is not just for kids though, it also carries a message for adults and tells them to bring their inner child out. Many adults put their imagination to sleep and they are not able to see the beauty around them. Once you have awoken that part of you, whether you are kid or an adult, the readers will notice things that you have not seen before. They may be eclectic and extraordinary but they will definitely be fun.

Read On radio show is every book lovers dream, it features intriguing books and authors, inviting them to read excerpts for their listeners. Robin Driscoll’s ‘Rough Music’ is scheduled to appear on the show in the coming weeks. A web of deceit, theft, hitmen and money is masterfully woven by the author in the plot of this book. The protagonist, Rab MacBain, has made a huge mistake, he has stolen money from the Russian mob. He means to get away unscathed but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards. The mob has sent a hitman after him and he has no choice but to go his birthplace, a far-removed island in Scotland called Garg. Now he has to deal with his own family’s issues before he gets help from the local people. Robin is an experienced writer who has been a contributor in such shows as Mr. Bean. He currently lives near the South Downs. Tune in to the show live or you can listen to the podcast later as well on iTunes and Audioboom: http://www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/read-on-air.html#.WamOtK3MygE

Lee Willmore’s book ‘A British War Dance’ will be launching in March at the Waterstones Covent Garden, London. Fans of historical fiction will appreciate the story set at the time of World War II. The protagonist of the book, James Ashfield, is sent to fight in the War. He spends time in Germany and sees the horrors of war. After he returns, he is not able to shake the events that took place on the frontlines. This is when he receives an opportunity that has the potential to change his life forever and ease the turmoil inside his mind. But that happiness is short-lived because soon he finds himself in the midst of events that threaten to make his life worst. This is Lee’s first book. Born and raised in West Midlands, he currently resides in Kent.