So, what are your plans for the day? For Barney, it’s mostly chasing his own tail and running around the garden once he’s tired chasing his tail. The Westie crossed Cairn terrier is full of life with a distinct personality and character. Join Devonshire’s author, Richard Bloss, alongside the champ himself as he shares about his adventures with Barney at the book signing of “About a Dog”. They say some are born dog people. And some become. While pets are the perfect companion, dogs are a man’s best friend. The book takes you through the journey of owning a dog, as well as Barney’s relationship with Boh the cat, his desperate need for chewsticks, love for walks and his fears, while exploring the next-door neighbour’s garden.

So, what are your plans for the day? For Barney, it’s mostly chasing his own tail and running around the garden once he’s tired chasing his tail. The Westie crossed Cairn terrier is full of life with a distinct personality and character. Join Devonshire’s author, Richard Bloss, alongside the champ himself as he shares about his adventures with Barney at the book signing of “About a Dog”. They say some are born dog people. And some become. While pets are the perfect companion, dogs are a man’s best friend. The book takes you through the journey of owning a dog, as well as Barney’s relationship with Boh the cat, his desperate need for chewsticks, love for walks and his fears, while exploring the next-door neighbour’s garden.

If you are a mother and want your kids to have quality literary time, then you need to be at Hester's Way Library, where Lilli Sutherland reads out her book. She has beautifully captured the attention of the children by depicting nature and innocent animals in her book. The story is about a nervous kitten which starts chasing a colourful butterfly. In her pursuit of the lovely creature, the kitten finds herself lost and nowhere to go. What will she do now? How will she find her way back home? Will she even reach home? ‘Jasper at Plumrose Farm’ is Lilli’s first piece of creation for children. Apart from writing, she is also the illustrator of this eye-catching book. She came up with a colourful cover and all the scenic illustrations painted in watercolours to make it more appealing.

A Christmas Gift and crafts fair will be held at Wolverhampton, it promises a lot of fun and exciting activities. The event will showcase a selection of unique and beautiful crafts and gifts, created, sourced and sold by dedicated and talented local enterprises. These include textiles, sugarcraft and handmade items. Not only this, Robert J. Marsters will be also be signing his book copies for all the guests. The author of Sci-Fi and fantasy tales, ‘The Ascension of Karrak’ and ‘The Bane of Karrak’, will also be telling the idea that provoked him to write these books. The story is about a malicious sorcerer, Karrak, who has ill plans of ruling the world and oppressing it. Day by day he is growing powerful and no one dares to come in his way. Only his elder brother, Jarred, who is accompanied by his faithful friends starts to search for Karrak. The story takes the reader into transcendence.

Robert J. Marster's, the author of Sci-Fi hits, The Ascension of Karrak and The Bane of Karrak will be the guest at The Bantock House Christmas Gift and Craft Fair. Apart from signing book copies, he will talk about the life secrets of how he came up with the idea of writing these wonderful books. The author has always been a fantasy lover and incorporates it beautifully in his work. A belief in the power of fascination and courage enabled him to not only think about wonderful things, but also convert them into reality. Marster has always wanted to create a new world, a world of his own with a magical wand to make it a better place to live. His positivity can always be felt in his writings. So don’t miss out this opportunity of getting a signed copy and meeting this wonderful writer.

Don’t forget to listen to Jane Burdiak, the author of ‘The Sporting Widow’ and ‘Domestic Science’, on CRMK radio as she reads her books to the audience. Jane has a speciality of writing engaging stories and depicting different classes of life with realism. Domestic Science, unlike the title, is a simple tale of a food technology teacher who is also a mother, wife and an author. It’s a story that takes you on the journey of family life in twentieth century. Her writing describes the hopes, exasperation, sadness, joys, delights and disappointments of life. It’s a story full of colour, noise, activity and lots more. A story that every reader will enjoy as it is full of colour, noise, activity and lots more. Her second book that she will be reading comprises of short stories. The main character Jenny with the help of her husband and TV coverage absorbs the facts and figures, rules, venues and player’s names. The stories also show her husband’s passion for the games like fishing, cricket, and football. Stay tuned as her books have a lot to offer to the audience.

Relish the culinary experiences shared by Lina Saad as she attends the Christmas Festival at St Mary’s University in Twickenham. Obviously food will be the major part of the discussion as her books, ‘Ramadan Express’ and ‘The Land of White’ are all set to rock your taste buds. Her books are all about the indispensable recipe collection packed with ideas and all the inspiration you could ever need for family meals and events. Lina, will be talking about some special Lebanese dishes and how she presents them with contemporary trends and flavors. She will let out her secrets that compelled her to organize all of her special recipes into an organized form. The Land of White is a two in one book as it is not only a cooking book but also a food memoir. She is an advocate of flavors, ingredients, diverse cooking experiences, food legacy and loves homemade food.

Want your children to learn team-work, sacrifice and courage? Then make sure to become a part of this enlightening event. The children’s book starts from an unexpected tropical storm which hits a small island on Christmas Eve. This caused devastation to many lives including the animals and plants in the rainforest. A mongoose named Max loses his home in this trouble. Surrounded by friends, including an armadillo and an agouti, Max becomes very concerned when his friend Bellisa, a butterfly, gets her wing broken. Max imparts his knowledge about a healing plant to his friends and together, they urgently go in search for it. He, as leader, shows great strength and determination and together they encounter many obstacles as their characters are being tested. But their willingness, kindness and team-work shines through in the quest to find the remedy. Follow them on their interesting and emotional journey to save Bellisa.