Kamakshi P. Murti , author of 'Lalli's Window', will be at Patrick Henry Library on Saturday 14th October taking part in the Indie Author Open House. You will get a chance to question Kamakshi on the journey that led to the creation of her book and maybe even grab yourself a signed copy. When eleven-year-old Lalli recuperates from an accident, her world is defined by what she sees outside her bedroom window. But when Lalli witnesses the strange reaction by her old and slightly odd neighbors to a letter they've received, little could she have envisioned what the consequences would be. Not only for Lalli but for the wonderful Mr. Steave. Featuring a soccer-mad brother, cool home-schooling teacher for a father and a gifted Mennonite violinist, Kamakshi P. Murti has woven a story around the life of a young South-Asian American girl, which, at its core, has the universal themes of family forgiveness, true friendship and the power of neighbourly love.

The Medway local authors book fair brings Richard Cruttwell’s thriller masterpiece for a book signing. Born in Bexley, Richard found the newly emerging punk rock scene to be the perfect outlet for teenage angst, but after shelving his personal dreams of attaining rock and roll stardom, he put his life on hold and turned his creative focus to photography and writing. "Room 13: Between Hell and Redemption" sees Stephen Caldwell finds himself rotting in a Polish prison for a murder he maintains he did not commit. Just who is the mysterious blonde woman found stabbed to death on the floor of his hotel bathroom and why would anyone want to frame him? The book is an account of how the central character serves his time and is then released to begin his quest as to who did this to him and why. Moving between Poland and the UK, the story is full of drama and intrigue with strong characterisation. Perhaps more than anything, it explores the weaknesses of the human condition and how we are all to some extent, shaped by our past experiences. Meet the author as he signs the copy of a non-predictable story end.

David Perlmutter, author of 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time', will be attending two events at Waterstones Watford. The first of which is on Saturday 14th October from 12pm. David will be available to sign your own copies of 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time' as well as answer any questions you my have. If you aren't available on the 14th October, don't fret because David will also be at Waterstones Watford on Thursday 23rd November from 7pm. A London estate agent finds himself on the wrong side of the law one night, leading to the loss of his driving licence, his job and his home. He decides to visit Spain for a change of scenery but gets more than he bargains for when before long, misfortune, circumstance and a degree of stupidity land him in more trouble than that which brought about his downfall back home. One night in Marbella, armed with more Dutch courage than common sense, he rescues two people from a burning hotel, but in the process is falsely accused of arson and manslaughter and thrown in a Spanish jail. ‘Aided' by a UK tabloid journalist, whose sole objective is to create shock headlines, David's gripping real life account has had readers leaving 5* reviews on Amazon in their hundreds, a few of which can be seen below. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Story sinks its claws into you and doesn't let go. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read many books, but this one tops the lot! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Best book I've read in a very long time! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - It should be a movie! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I'm reading it for the third time, it's that good!  

The author talk is hosted by Philip Selth OAM, retired executive director of the NSW Bar Asociation. The talk is entitled 'Coastwatchers'. Judith was always a would-be writer, but it wasn’t until Judith Hollinshed and her husband went to Papua New Guinea to grow coffee that she considered publication. Her memoir was published before she ventured into fiction. Papua New Guinea has very recently achieved independence and Australia is helping to organise the transition. The thriller revolves around the relief journalist Nicola Jameson, fresh into Mount Hagen following a disastrous eight months in Port Moresby, working for Papua Guinea’s only daily newspaper, covering this tension and the new administration’s handling of affairs is a God-given chance for her to revive her career. But the more she gets into the intricacies of traditional custom and the politics of land transition, the more she loses sight of the necessary divide between journalism and participation—especially when she finds herself attracted to Kuria plantation owner Ian Hilder.

Don grew up in a small town in the Saint Patrick County of Trinidad and Tobago. He lived for many years in Manhattan before immigrating to the United Kingdom where he graduated with Business Administration from Plymouth University. Dark Soul tells the crossing of paths between two Caribbean men, Don and Kai, both manifesting similar traits—but nothing is as it seems. The shadowy narrative begins at a residential care home in Plymouth Devon where the two connect; Don, a mature student ploughing through life’s twists and turns and Kai, an older gentleman, skilled in the art of manipulation. Both men experience hallucinations—or do they—their tales shrouded in uncertainty. This supernatural journey introduces friends and foes mostly fuelled by folklore and dark times past which governs many of our cultural beliefs. The story lures the reader across the globe as the many questionable characters from different countries compete for your trust. Join in for the book launch of a thriller you haven’t experienced before.

Kevin D. Roberts, author of the excellent 'A New Home on Crotty Island' is performing a reading of his book at Frome Library to some children. This delightful children's book follows Lucinda the dragon and her hunt for a new home. Lucinda the water dragon is caught in a storm,where can she go to keep dry and warm? She sees an island on a lake far below,and decides this is the place she should go!

Sinead will be giving an interview to Angelina Nugent in which she’ll be talking about her book, so don’t miss it out and tune into Midwest FM’s website link Sinead Flynn is from the West of Ireland, she started writing her first novel "Superwoman" in 2014. Having been an avid reader all her life, it was always an ambition of hers to write a book herself. Sinead enjoys reading, Eastenders and Twitter. Her book’s main character Louise is the average woman with an average life, some might even say better than average. So when her world turns upside down after the worst morning of her life, why can't she just move past it and get on with things? Was she really happy or was "that morning" merely the start of something new? Live link for Midwest FM: http://www.midwestradio.ie/index.php/new-listen Do remember to tune in on the exact date and time of the interview, as mentioned in the event as it's a live website link.

Amanda Kehoe, author of the amazing 'TJ and his Wheelable Chair' is at Redhill Library where she'll be reading from her book about a child with cerebral palsy. Join her today as well for a Q&A session, and every child will join her with great activities like dot-to-dot and colouring sessions. TJ cannot walk or talk, but he still loves to listen and play with his friends. Join him as he shows that disabilities are no barrier to a happy and fulfilling life...