Valerie Albrecht, author of 'The Story Behind the Story' is at the APMA Aboriginal Gallery in Canberra to talk about her book, a gripping biography of a Navajo medicine man. Native American traditions are rich and enigmatic to many, with populations sadly dwindling and protectiveness over the culture that remains. In this book, Valerie Albrecht, Australian Biographer of Indigenous Peoples, writes the life, work and world views of Elroy Begay, a Navajo Medicine Man who unexpectedly invited her to do so. The telling and scripting spread over four years of meetings and conversations, living within his family and community on Chinle Reservation Arizona, attending and assisting his ceremonies and researching. Included is knowledge on the Navajo Creation story; time honoured traditional medicine and ceremonial practices which are permissible to be written; information on reservation family life and Elroy's philosophical perspectives. As well, Albrecht shares her processing of what proved to be an intensely paradigm shifting experience for both herself and Elroy. Clearly interwoven through-out, is Elroy's creed and core principle of acceptance: acceptance of your history, your culture, yourself and your uniqueness, and for the ‘hand' you have been dealt - Elroy is a paraplegic medicine man living, practising and being cared for between two ways of life and two sets of health conventions. He tells The Story Behind the Story to preserve it and to bring hope and pride for his people.

Sally MacIntyre is signing copies of her book at the Business Expo happening at the Azur, St Leonards-on-Sea. Hosted by Checkatrade.com, this place will be one great event as you'll get to meet the woman behind the captivating children's story 'Earth, Wind and Fairies'. How do they live? What do they do? Are they important to all or just you? Glitter and sparkly coloured dust Really and truly, are these a must? And Magic tools with Fairy rules Are they only for believing fools? Well, before you go away To lose yourself in other play Dare yourself to take a look There's an awesome world living inside this book!

Strap in kids for a great time as you get to hear the incredible Phil Barnes read from his new book 'My Teacher's a Spy!'. It always creates a bit of a stir when a new teacher starts school, especially when that teacher is young and handsome, like Mr Gunning. But why does he have an expensive car? And is he really who he seems? Chloe, Jessica, Kelly and Andrew think not and when Andrew claims he is sure Mr Gunning is a spy the gang just have to find out if that is the case. In a crime thriller for young readers Phil Barnes creates in My Teacher's a Spy! four children who start out simply trying to find out if their suspicions are true but who rapidly discover that the murky waters of intrigue are deeper than they thought. And when Andrew goes missing the girls must pull together, fight their tears and continue their detective course as one by one they, too, succumb to the criminal ... whoever he or she is.

If you're attending the Adelaide Fringe in Australia this year, then make sure to book tickets for the show 'words - seeing, listening, feeling' as you will then get the mind-blowing opportunity to see Jon Cocks, author of the newly published 'Duty of Care'. Sometimes it takes the most trying circumstances to achieve extraordinary results. Teacher Peter Moon is hesitating at one of life's crossroads. While dithering whether he should give up his increasingly frustrating job in education for one in the ‘real world', he is asked to lead a school camping trip. But little could he foresee how this seemingly innocent outing would change lives forever. Debut novel from Jon Cocks, Duty of Care, is a satirical look at how everyday events can spin in the most unexpected directions. Think of Lord of the Flies meeting the ridiculousness of today's school reform and you'll have insight into what Cocks achieves in this fast-paced, wry and poignant read.

'Wrong Place, Wrong Time' has been highly rated and has proven to be extremely popular. Now you get the opportunity to meet the man behind this true crime story, David P. Perlmutter. 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. ***** 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!

Mount Barker Library will have the absolute pleasure of hosting the launch event for Jon Cocks' newly published book 'Duty of Care'. This thrilling ride follows one teacher and how everyday events and the ripples they cause can build and make a dramatic changes in life. An easy to read book combined with a story that will keep you intrigued will make you want to hate to put the book down. Sometimes it takes the most trying circumstances to achieve extraordinary results. Teacher Peter Moon is hesitating at one of life's crossroads. While dithering whether he should give up his increasingly frustrating job in education for one in the ‘real world', he is asked to lead a school camping trip. But little could he foresee how this seemingly innocent outing would change lives forever. Debut novel from Jon Cocks, Duty of Care, is a satirical look at how everyday events can spin in the most unexpected directions. Think of Lord of the Flies meeting the ridiculousness of today's school reform and you'll have insight into what Cocks achieves in this fast-paced, wry and poignant read.

Forest Hill Library is hosting Sara Allen, author of 'Princess Aminah', is signing books and then appearing for questions and a 'meet & greet'. Head down to the library to meet the woman behind the fantastic story of one Islamic woman creating her own future. Princess Aminah embarks on a half year journey from her sheltered life as the daughter of an eastern Caliph to Cordoba in Spain where she has been betrothed to Prince Hisham. Leaving behind her beloved step-sister Myriam, her controlling and hated step-mother, The Amirah, and everything she has ever known. She faces the unknown with a mixture of nervousness and uncertainty but above all the lure of freedom from the confines which The Amirah has imposed on her for most of her short life. During an eventful journey when all of her horizons are expanded, she finds herself opening up to the knowledge provided by her handsome personal bodyguard with whom she falls in love. Fearing that she is betraying her betrothed prince whom she has never met, she shuns her guard for the remainder of the journey and retreats back into her own world. When she finally arrives in Cordoba, Aminah is totally unprepared for her meeting with Prince Hisham and the manner in which she feels he has betrayed her. Although secretly in love with her prince, can she ever forgive his betrayal and lead a happy life and what will the consequences of a serious riding accident be for their future?

Attend the Malvern Book Cooperative this fine Saturday morning as the brilliant new author George Roberts will be in attendance signing copies of his new book 'From Ten Down to Three'. This humorous novel will have people laughing along and falling in love with our hero as he experiences life in a series of very fortunate events. In 1986, James collapses after a game of football at school. The cause is diagnosed as a tumour on the brain. Although treatment is successful, James will never be the footballer he was. The story of James continues on into his thirties as he falls in love, starts a family and becomes, in a modest way, a hero. In From Ten Down to Three George Roberts examines fate as events happen in James's life that leave him questioning whether things are meant to be or are simply coincidence. A phone call made in error lead to him finding love. A bang on the head reveals the presence of the tumour. Saving a young woman's life leads to an unexpected encounter. From Ten Down to Three is a delightful read full of wit and a dash of tragedy.