Her Fame is Oblivion (New release from Brindle Books Ltd)

Brindle Books Ltd are proud to announce our latest release. 'Her Fame is Oblivion', episode 6 in author Mark Bridgeman's ERASED series of eBooks, is available now.


ERASED 6: Her Fame is Oblivion

New York. 1910. The end of The Gilded Age. When the heiress daughter of a millionaire businessman vanishes without a trace from one of the busiest streets in the world, in broad daylight, the ensuing investigation only seems to raise more questions.

Where did she go? What happened in the House of Mystery? Why did she rent a private mailbox? And, what secret was she really keeping?
The author's comprehensive investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a socialite and heiress to a fortune, is the most detailed study ever written of, what the New York Police Department, called the 'greatest missing person mystery of the 20th century'.
'Her Fame is Oblivion' is the sixth in ERASED, the eBook series of real-life missing persons mysteries available on Amazon Kindle, from Mark Bridgeman, best-selling author of The Nearly Man, Perthshire's Pound of Flesh, and The Dark Side of the Dales.

You can order Erased 6: Her Fame is Oblivion by clicking HERE



Circus Freak Nation by Patrick J Sacchetti

 

27th January 2024


A chance to catch up with Patrick J Sacchetti, author of Circus Freak Nation.

Interview by

Richard Hinchliffe

Patrick J. Sacchetti, author

The release of Circus Freak Nation has given me the excuse and the opportunity to catch up with author Patrick J Sacchetti. Some of you may be aware that I interviewed Patrick way back in August 2022 for the release of his previous novel, Heaven’s Assassins. If you didn’t catch that interview, or simply want to read it again, you can click HERE

So, when I saw that Patrick had released another title, I couldn’t wait to get hold of a copy, and to get in touch with the author himself and ask him a little about it.

RH: Briefly, and without giving too much away, what is Circus Freak Nation about?

 

PS: Circus Freak Nation starts out as a murder mystery of a college girl murdered in the classic Chicago Holy Name Cathedral Catholic church.  The girl's family hires a private detective agency, Heavens Assassins Detectives, to find out what is going on with the investigation into her murder.  This drags the agency, and its detectives, into a spider's web of various dubious characters with a variety of evil acts simultaneously taking place.  The various characters and related insidious acts they are tangled up in seem unrelated at first.  Little by little, as they dig deeper and deeper, all the characters and all their dubious acts really are connected.  Everyone is manipulated, controlled, bought, and sold, by a handful of narcissistic power players in the United States.  All the book's characters end up being moved around a chess board in a game of toxic chess where there is only a chosen few making the moves, letting a majority of the American citizens take the losses, while the power players gain their riches. Really, everyone is complicit in this, and no one is innocent.  Except for the poor, dead college girl, of course.

 

RH: How does this book relate to, or tie in with your previous work, Heaven’s Assassins?

 

PS: Heavens Assassins was the group led by Luke Augustine, who is now the main detective in Heavens Assassins Detective Agency.  Whereas in the book Heavens Assassins, the core group got out of legal entanglements any way possible, in Circus Freak Nation the group has to depend on the law and support law and order and become certified private investigators in the process. Nicola Esposito is with the agency, as well as Luke's neighbourhood friend since childhood, Anthony Testicolli.  Stephanie Bennavutti is still Luke's main girlfriend and provides the support and guidance that the entire agency needs when things get difficult.

 

The main difference between the two books is that in Circus Freak Nation, this is more of a social and political satire, taking shots at the power players and their followers who obediently take all the orders delivered down from the top.  I take aim at those who manipulate the media, manipulate the political environment to fool people and are simultaneously total hypocrites in the process.  At times the social and political climate in America has taken on more of a Circus Freak show than that of a civilized powerhouse nation.

 

RH: How did you first get into writing books?

 

PS: Growing up as a kid I was fortunate to have a great local library stocked with provoking books.  The idea that there are people in the US that want to ban books because a selected few individuals object to the contents is beyond crazy.  It's the Thought Police and fascism is what it is.  Growing up with books allowed me to expand my mind, laugh and learn, and travel in my mind, leaving my small-minded Chicago blue collar suburb behind without leaving the library reading room.  Who could ask for more than that?  Rock music and local blues was big in my neighbourhood, and I loved writing reviews of rock and blues albums while in high school and then while at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale IL.  I'm not a professionally trained author and will never be compared to Cormac McCarthy or one of the other greats. I've always had a lot going on in my mind and have a touch for taking the stock of situations and satirizing them.  Having people interested in what I write, laughing and being scared at the same time, is the ultimate reward.

  

RH:   What are your favourite books and authors, and why?

 

PS:  The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Murakami is in my opinion, one of the top five modern novels because of its dream-like quality and ability to make the reader think, laugh and be afraid all in the same chapter.  The journey that Murakami sends the book's protagonist on takes the reader along for the ride.  You feel all the thrills, chills and excitement and it feels like you're right there along with the main character.  And few books can do that.  Another modern classic, must read and favourite of mine is The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien that chronicles his adventures in the Vietnam war while in the 23rd Infantry Division.  The short stories are a collection of incidents, some real and some made up, that enlighten the reader on what really went on in the Vietnam war.  And to realize that everything is not what it appears to be. Tim O'Brien has stated his daughter asked him which stories were true and which short stories were made up.  He refused to tell her.  He only said the stories that seem too wild to be true are true stories, while the more normal stories are the made-up affairs. The book came about because of what Tim O'Brien felt was the public's opinions of the Vietnam war that were only based on ignorance instead of reality. I feel the same applies to Circus Freak Nation, that there are too many people in this country who wallow around in ignorance like pigs stuck in mud instead of finding out what is really going on. 

 

RH:  Which part of the writing/publishing process do you enjoy most?

 

PS:  The part of the writing/publishing process I really enjoy is brainstorming and letting the words fly, hitting the page as hard and harmful as they want to.  One of my friends told me to just let it loose when writing Circus Freak Nation.  Meaning to let whatever I felt or was thinking at the time to get it down and not be afraid of the appearance of perceptions it may cause.  Let my honest opinions and thoughts just decimate the pages.  Then fortunately for myself, I found a great local Chicago editor by the name of David Aretha, to help me compile everything into an interesting, messy but fun ride of a novel.  That plus I get to correspond with interesting, book loving nerds like me across the pond in the UK, like yourself, Richard. 

 

RH: Who is most likely to read and enjoy your book?

 

PS: The people most likely to read my book are the more intelligent, liberal, open-minded people.  People who love books and love idea's and want to read something that enlightens them, frightens them and makes them laugh, all within the front and back covers. Also, those who have been wondering what the hell is going on in America will like this book tremendously.  

 

RH:    What do you like to do when you’re not writing, and does it inspire you, or is it an escape from writing?

 

PS: While not writing I really enjoy music and used to play guitar.  Played a lot of classic rock and roll and Chicago style blues.  My collection and knowledge of music is pretty large, and I still have an appetite for what new music is being created out there.  You know, what are the kids listening to?  I like to consider my writing to be street savvy, rock and roll-based type, storytelling.  So, music has had an influence not only on my life but also on my writing.  

 

RH:  Do you have any promotional events planned, or are you considering any marketing ideas for your book?

 

PS: As far as promotional events or marketing events, I'm going to reach out to Good Reads and put a description of Circus Freak Nation out there.  I'm going to ask some Marketing minded college graduates for some of their marketing ideas. Google will be a resource used for a while until I get a better feel for this part of the process.

 

RH: What are your plans, especially in terms of other books or projects?

PS: I've already been thinking of the next book and have been kicking around an idea where people who are shot and killed in the Chicago area are brought back to life through a DNA database.  Their DNA is taken from this database, and they are brought back to life in a factory that specializes in bringing the shot and killed back.  An expensive cost that only the Country Club set can afford.   However, I'm not sure if that is going to be the main topic or a secondary topic in the book.  All I know is that my good friends from the Heavens Assassins Detective Agency will be involved somehow in some way.  


Circus Freak Nation

Circus Freak Nation is available now.

You can purchase it from Amazon in the United States by clicking HERE

 

Or from Amazon UK by clicking HERE 







More from Brindle Books: Our Merch Store is now open!

 

12th January 2024


 

We are happy to announce that, in addition to our marvellous and growing range of books, Brindle Books Ltd now have a merchandise page where you can purchase printed t-shirts, mugs and other goods. The selection of items on offer will continue to grow, so it's worthwhile bookmarking the page and checking back with us periodically to what's been added.

To visit the merch page and see the full range currently on offer, either use the Menu bar at the top of the page or click HERE

A Different Kind of War (Wellington's Dragoon Book 4) by David J Blackmore

 1st December 2023


Brindle Books Ltd is happy to announce that our latest release, 'A Different Kind of War', the fourth book in Dr David J Blackmore's popular Wellington's Dragoon series is available now:



A Different Kind of War by David J Blackmore

An unhappy and angry Michael Roberts returns to England expecting to be wasting his time at the Regimental depot instead of fighting the French. He soon discovers that the war is also being waged in England, although it is a different kind of war.

A Different Kind of War is available now in eBook and paperback, with a hardback edition coming soon. You can purchase it by clicking HERE

New Release from Brindle Books Ltd: 'Unseen Follower' by Sophia Moseley

 14th November 2023

We are pleased to announce our latest release: Unseen Follower by Sophia Moseley is available now.


Unseen Follower by Sophia Moseley

How many friends and followers do you have on social media? Tens, hundreds, maybe even thousands?

Hidden in the shadows of the digital realm, an ominous presence lurks.

In Unseen Follower, the virtual world become a labyrinth of secrets. A place where you cannot know who is watching your every click, tracking your every move.

The twenty-first century obsession to be part of the global social circle may lead you into the clutches of the follower who monitors your every post, every like, every share.

That person who glanced at you from across the road or stood behind you in the supermarket; you don’t know them, but they may know where you live, where you work, and where you buy your coffee.

Do you know who’s following you?

Based on real events, Unseen Follower will make you question who is.

The book is available now in eBook and paperback. You can purchase it by clicking HERE


New Release from Brindle Books Ltd: The Grassington Murder by Mark Bridgeman

10th September 2023


We are proud to announce our latest release, The Grassington Murder by acclaimed True Crime author Mark Bridgeman.


The Grassington Murder - Fact or Fiction?

On the 1st April 1766, the quiet Yorkshire Dales market town of Grassington was rocked by the disappearance of its popular local doctor, Dr Richard Petty. When the doctor’s body was finally discovered, the fearsome Tom Lee, already a notorious highwayman, was arrested. The townsfolk of Grassington were convinced of Lee’s guilt, but could they prove their case in court before Lee could kill again?

Best selling writer, Mark Bridgeman, (author of The Dark Side of the Dales), presents his meticulously researched story of Tom Lee – the man who thought he could escape the gallows.

The Grassington Murder includes Joseph Robershaw’s original version of the story, ‘Tom Lee: A Wharfedale Tragedy’ (painstakingly transcribed from the original publication by Mark), and in print here for the first time in more than a century.

Thanks to some newly unearthed evidence, Mark also questions the truth of the accepted legend surrounding Tom Lee and asks: How many other murders did he commit?

The book is available from selected retailers, or can be purchased directly from Amazon by clicking the link below:

Click here to buy 'The Grassington Murder'




Brindle Author Sophia Moseley Joins Local Writers for Bookshop Relaunch

3rd September 2023 


Sophia Moseley with a copy of My Time Again

One of Brindle Books’ fabulous authors, Sophia Mosely, joined local authors for the re-launch of an independent bookstore. The event took place on Friday 25 August, and was to celebrate the Owl & Pyramid indie bookshop moving to new premises, in Seaton, East Devon.

 

Sophia with Suzy Bussell on left and Sarah Underwood on right

The owner Jenny Eagles, invited local authors along to chat with guests and promote their latest books. The opening was very well attended and the shop was soon full of guests enjoying a glass of bubbly and chatting to the authors about their books and what inspired them.

 

Sophia with a customer who bought a copy of My Time Again

People were intrigued by the premise behind Sophia’s book, My Time Again, and it led to some interesting discussions! Sophia sold several copies of My Time Again and shared a few snippets from her next novella. 


Brindle Books Titles Now Available from Blackwell's.


28th August 2023 



In addition to our most popular sales platform over at Amazon and other outlets across the web, Brindle Books Ltd titles are now also available from Blackwell's.

Blackwell's, (established in 1879), is a trading name of Waterstones Booksellers Ltd.

CLICK HERE to see our books on Blackwell's website.


BRINDLE BOOKS AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH SOPHIA MOSELEY

 




Sophia Moseley is an established feature writer for magazines, writes a regular column for the local press, and a children’s author; My Time Again Sophia’s first short story for adults, is now available and published by Brindle Books Ltd.

 

Living near the Pearl of Dorset, having spent most of her working life in the City, then joining the Arts & Culture industry, Sophia has written for both local and national magazines, including Liverpool’s Lifestyle Monthly, Nursery Education Plus, Woman’s Weekly, Archant Press, and Dorset Life Magazine. From chatting to Duncan Bannatyne to researching into historic houses, Sophia has interviewed celebrities and had exclusive access to both public and private collections.

 

Sophia has also written biographies for private clients and run creative writing workshops in both primary and secondary schools. She is a Member of the Society of Authors and Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society.






BRINDLE: In about three sentences, what is your book about?

SOPHIA: It’s about fate and destiny, about the decisions you’ve made, and if you could wind back the clock and change them, would you? But it’s not just about being able to change your mind; what happens to the people you know, do they cease to exist, or does fate ensure their existence no matter what?

BRINDLE: When did you first get involved in writing/ When did you first become involved in this subject?

SOPHIA: Since I could first put pen to paper, I have always wanted to write. I started with poetry and as a child, had several poems published, and got paid for them, which was terrifically exciting! My imagination and curiosity have never diminished.

This is the first short story for adults I have written, so it’s a new genre for me, but a short story packs a punch, and I like that.

BRINDLE: What got you interested in this subject in the first place?

SOPHIA: I have always been curious about destiny and fate, and believe strongly that what will be, will be. But it’s how you get there that can be altered. But then that raises the question, how do you know if where you are now is where you are meant to be?

BRINDLE: What’s been your highlight/biggest achievement in this field?

SOPHIA: Because it’s a cliff-hanger, when people told me they couldn’t put it down until they had read it from cover to cover, I knew I’d achieved my aim. The theme also resonated with many people, and that’s what I wanted, to tap into the reader’s psyche. 

BRINDLE: What is it that drives you to write?

SOPHIA: It’s an unstoppable desire and need that I have always had. Writing is the same as breathing for me, it’s quite simply what I do. When I write, I enter a different world where anything is possible, it’s my escape route from life. I have dozens of notebooks and pads full of ideas.

BRINDLE: Can you tell us about your research methods?

SOPHIA: I’m very inquisitive, and a great one for listening to people, always asking questions, trying to find out about them, their lives and who they are; and I like to dig deeper, discover the unknown, uncover secrets.

BRINDLE: What are the best and worst things about being a writer in this field?

SOPHIA: I think the best thing is turning the ordinary into the extraordinary; seeing something in the everyday, and make it thought provoking.

The worst thing? Time. I never have enough time, and with short stories, you need to write the next one quite quickly; and I suppose criticism. There’s a little piece of me in every page I write, but it’s something every creator has to accept.

BRINDLE: Which authors etc. are your biggest influences?

SOPHIA: More recently, Santa Montefiore, Philippa Gregory, and Paula Hawkins. But when I worked in the City during the 90s, I read all of Jeffrey Archer’s books, though not sure I should admit that! But I also love poetry, especially the romantics; Keats, Wordsworth, Byron, and Brian Bilston makes me laugh.

BRINDLE: What do you think is the most important quality/skill for a writer in your field?

SOPHIA: Looking at things from a deeper and different perspective, not taking things at face value. Asking questions but also drawing on personal experience; empathy is very important too.

BRINDLE: What are your future plans?

SOPHIA: To complete my novel for younger readers, and an adult story based on a well-known environmental disaster that happened a few years ago. They are my current WIPs. 

BRINDLE: Can you tell us a bit about your writing process? (location/time/words per day/schedule etc.)

SOPHIA: It all depends on whether it’s fact of fiction. For the biographies I have written, it’s asking the right questions and deciphering their family history. But with my fiction, I draw on human nature and behaviour, adding contemporary issues to tie it together.

I do my writing at home, but I have a full-time job, so my word count and writing schedule varies from week to week. Evenings, weekends, and holidays are my writing times. I always aim for at least 500 words when I am short of time, then around 1500 at other times. But to be honest, I don’t always count, I just write.

BRINDLE: What advice would you give to new writers in your field?

SOPHIA: Always ask questions; look around you and be curious, never stop wondering about things, and never give up.

 

If you are a published, (or self-published), author, and would like to be the subject of one of our author interviews, please email us at: contact@brindlebooks.co.uk

Put the words ‘Interview request’ in the subject header, and tell us a little about yourself in the message. If your book is available online, please paste a link to it in the message. We’ll get back to you with further details and some interview questions.



The Real Indiana Jones And Other Mysteries Unveiled in ERASED by Mark Bridgeman

 

6th July 2023


A new book by Scotland based author Mark Bridgeman examines the mysterious disappearance of Percy Fawcett, dubbed 'the real Indiana Jones', along with six other mysterious cases in ERASED: Missing Persons Mysteries from Around the World. 

The book itself is a revolutionary new interactive hybrid of paperback and eBook, using QR codes at the end of each chapter to guide the reader to further information about each case, along with links to websites and various missing persons databases from around the world. 

Some of the online content can only be accessed through the QR codes in the book, being located on unindexed pages on the internet. The book also contains QR links to an exclusive bonus story and a reader's competition, enabling entrants to win a hamper of goodies related to the book.

ERASED is available from a range of book retailers, and signed copies are available directly from the author.


ERASED by Mark Bridgeman

ISBN: 978-1-915631-10-7

The book is available from various outlets, some of which are listed below:


 Click HERE to buy direct from Amazon UK

Click HERE to buy directly from the Author's website

Click HERE to buy from Blackwell's Bookstores

Click HERE to buy from Bookshop.org

Erased is a unique completely immersive paperback - perhaps the first genuine 'eback' of its kind in the world! Erased contains a number of special digital features only available to you, the reader. Through a series of special codes, hidden inside the pages of Erased, you can unlock free and exclusive bonus material, including a special competition giving you the chance to win an exclusive bundle of extra goodies, a free extra story (not available anywhere else), additional information and insights on every chapter, updates on stories, uncovering more about the worldwide search for missing people, and learning how you could help in future investigations. 
The 'eback' 'emmersive paperback' and 'extended paperback' names and logos are the copyright of the author.


Every year, millions of people go missing around the world. Over 500,000 in the US and more than 170,000 in the UK alone. Roughly one a minute. Many cases are resolved, some over an agonising period of time. Others, never.

Erased deals with seven of the most mysterious, unfathomable, enigmatic, and little known cases in history. From the streets of London to the jungles of South America, journey with true crime writer Mark Bridgeman (author of the best selling ‘Perthshire’s Pound of Flesh’ and ‘The Nearly Man’) into a world of unanswered questions, unseen perils, and unspoken family secrets.

What really became of the missing millionaire, the Hollywood actress, the missing hiker, or the real Indiana Jones? Is the answer out there somewhere, or are they Erased forever?


OUR WEBSITE AND CONTACT EMAIL IS UP AND RUNNING AGAIN


19th June 2023 


We are happy to announce that all of the elements of our website have transferred over successfully, and that our contact email address is now functioning as normal. If you've emailed us over the past few days, we will get back to you by the end of the week.

We are looking forward to adding more pages, and more functionality to our new, improved site in the coming weeks and months, so why not bookmark us and keep coming back to see the new additions?

 

OUR WEBSITE IS BEING UPDATED - EMAIL WILL BE TEMPORARILY DOWN

18th June 2023


 Welcome to the new look Brindle Books Website. As you can see, the website is now live, and we will be adding more pages, posts and functionality in the coming weeks. We have kept the same Domain name (www.brindlebooks.co.uk),and we will be retaining the same email address. 

However, our email may not be functioning for a day or two as a result of the change.

Normal service should be restored in 24 - 48 hours, when the move is complete.

Something For Everyone at Authors Assemble, Buxton, Derbyshire, 17th March 2023

 First published 22nd March 2023


As a new writer, you will probably be very excited to attend your first literary event or festival. “At last,” you will probably say to yourself; “I’ve made it! I’ll be able to sit there selling endless piles of signed copies of my book to hordes of adoring fans.”

Of course, it doesn’t happen quite like that in real life, and some new authors become disillusioned when they realise that most of the people there haven’t come to buy their book, but to promote their own work.

Whatever you do, however, don’t become disillusioned by this, because literary events are a very worthwhile endeavour for authors, from the unknown first-timer, up to best selling household names. The main purpose of events like these is not to provide a direct selling outlet, but more to give you an opportunity to promote your work and your brand in the long term, and to network with other writers, publishers and book sellers..

It is the perfect chance to learn more about the industry, to see how others navigate the writing, publishing and marketing process. It was with this in mind that I was delighted to attend the Authors Assemble event, held in the beautiful surroundings of The Assembly Rooms, The Crescent, in Buxton, Derbyshire, alongside one of the authors that we at Brindle Books are lucky enough to represent, Dr David J Blackmore, author of the ‘Wellington’s Dragoon’ series.


David used the event as an opportunity to launch and showcase the latest book in the Wellington’s Dragoon series: Behind The Lines, the third volume in the adventure series about Michael Roberts, a young cavalry officer in the 16th Light Dragoons, fighting against Napoleon’s armies. He gave a talk about the books and took along some advance copies of the book to sign.



Behind The Lines is available to order from Amazon by using the following link:

Behind The Lines (Wellington's Dragoon Book 3) eBook : Blackmore, David J: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store



The event had been organised by Kerry Fox and her team at Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust.

You can find out more about this, and future events on their website:

Home » Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience (buxtoncrescentexperience.com) 

“This is our first Authors Assemble event,” Kerry told me, “but the plan is to make it an annual event which will, hopefully, keep growing.”

Judging by the wealth of talent on display here today, I suspect that Authors Assemble will indeed become a regular and important literary event, and will continue to grow year on year.

I managed to get a few moments to speak with each of the authors, publishers and book-sellers at the event, and found that there was something for everyone at Authors Assemble.

In no particular order, here are the attendees that I spoke to:

George Cutter

www.coffeewithcutter.com

George released his first book, The Ascension of the Seventh, in 2021. He is currently working on his second novel, which he describes as a cosmic horror mystery.

Julian Cohen

Julian is a prolific writer who has lived in Buxton for over 20 years. He has written many non-fiction books and other publications about young people and drugs. For many years, he led local open-mic sessions and ran therapeutic writing groups. He has published a book of poems and short stories, but more recently has focussed on local history. His most recent work; ‘Buxton Pubs: Stories of our past and present inns, alehouses, pubs and bars’ was published last year by Buxton Civic Association.

More information from: https://buxtoncivicassociation.org.uk/

Terry Newholm

Terry has lived in Buxton for 9 years. He has published many academic papers over the years, and co-edited a book, ‘The Ethical Consumer’. More recently, after making a study of the grotesques, architectural stone heads, that grace buildings in the area, his research has led to the booklet, ‘A Walk Amongst The Grotesques of Buxton’.

More information from: https://buxtoncivicassociation.org.uk/

Chris Witty, from Bookfolk UK

Chris and Lorraine Witty are independent book-sellers, who trade as Book Folk. They trade at Buxton market every Tuesday and Saturday, with more markets to be announced this year. To find out more, you can follow them on Instagram @bookfolkuk and on Facebook at Book Folk.

You can also read Chris’s fiction and essays by visiting Christopher Witty | Substack

Alan Roberts

Since moving to Buxton many years ago to work as a Research Scientist in a nearby Government Laboratory, Alan has made various studies about the local area and it’s geography. He has researched the small coal mines that had been worked in the area, the local Turnpike roads, and several ancient water mills. These activities led to the publication of his first three books. He has also made detailed studies of limestone quarrying in the local area of Grin Low, along with other research published as books.

About - robertspublications

Zoe Sharp

Zoe is the author of a long running series of novels featuring ex-Special Forces Trainee-turned Bodyguard heroine Charlie Fox. Her latest book is the first in a new series, The Last Time She Died, set in the Derbyshire Dales.

You can find out more about Zoe and her books by following the link below:

My Latest Books : Zoƫ Sharp: Author of the Charlie Fox series and the Lakes Thriller series. (zoesharp.com)

Lucy Rennie

Lucy is a communication and marketing expert, and author of the best-selling book, ‘Clarity, Communication and Connection, Three Clear Steps to Future Proof Your Business.’ She helps small businesses to grow, develop and future-proof their businesses.

To find out more, use the following link:

I am Lucy Rennie

Tricia Durdey

Tricia has danced and written for most of her life. She has two novels published by Cinnamon Press: ‘The Green Table’, and ‘The Dancer at World’s End.’ She has also written a memoir about the transformative power of dance in her life, entitled, ‘Upside Down in a Hoop.’

To find out more, use the following link:

movingthemind - Introduction

Ste Durham (S.R.Durham)

S.R.Durham released his self-published debut novel, the horror thriller ‘Prey’ in 2021. His second novel, ‘Surrogate’ was released in 2022. He is currently editing his third novel, due to be released this year.

His Amazon page can be found here:

Amazon.com: S. R. Durham: books, biography, latest update

Dr Peter Collinge

Historian Dr Peter Collinge speaks regularly at museums, festivals and community groups. He has a large body of published work and is the co-contributing editor of ‘Providing for the Poor: the Old Poor Law 1750-1855’, along with many other articles and contributions to historical publications.

To find out more about his work, click the link below:

Peter Collinge | Keele University - Academia.edu

Derbyshire Writing School

Derbyshire Writing School run creative and practical courses aimed at helping you get the words out of your head and into the world. They offer a range of resources to help writers and are definitely worth looking into for any aspiring author.

To find out more, visit their website:

Derbyshire Writing School

Daniel Henshaw

Daniel is the author of five children’s books. One of his stories was shortlisted in the ‘Best Novel For Children’ category at the Wells Festival of Literature in 2016, and a recording of his short story ‘Grandad’s Ghost’ was aired on BBC radio in 2020. You can follow him on Twitter: @AuthorHenshaw, or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JeremySnails.

His Amazon author page is here:

Amazon.co.uk: Daniel Henshaw: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle

Shirley Mann

Shirley Mann is a journalist who has worked for various newspapers and broadcasters, including BBC radio and television. She was inspired by her own parents’ wartime romance to produce her first novel, ‘Lily’s War.’ She has since gone on to write three more novels.

Shirley’s Amazon Author page is here:

Amazon.co.uk: Shirley Mann: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle

Her blog can be found here:

Shirley Mann's Blog – Derbyshire Author (home.blog)

Louise Maskill

Louise Maskill is an author and an editor. She reads and writes for a living and she believes that writers deserve to have confidence in themselves and their stories.

She specialises in working with fantasy novelists, and with academic writers for whom English is a second or additional language. She has a background in social science and education, and loves to work with scholars in a wide range of areas and disciplines.

Her website can be found here:

About me - Louise Maskill PhD (lmaskill.com)

Sue Wilkins

Sue is a children’s author. Her first book was ‘Alfie’s Story’ and was illustrated by Liz Furness. She has now written six children’s illustrated story books, and Liz has illustrated them all. Each one has its own character soft toy.

You can find out more at her website:

Sue Wilkins – Children's Story Books

Celia Harwood

Celia is the author of the Buxton Spa Murder Mystery series – crime novels set in the 1920’s and inspired by the town and the people of Buxton, and featuring Eleanor Harriman, solicitor and sleuth. Her interest in the history of Buxton, and her experience as a litigation lawyer add an extra layer of depth to her novels.

Celia’s website can be found here:

CELIA HARWOOD - HOME

Curlew Press

Curlew Press is an independent publishing business established in 2019 by two college friends, Mark Titterton and Karl Barton. They have published a series of walking and souvenir guides covering the Peak District, along with local history titles. Their publications are available in local bookshops and other selected retail outlets.

They can be contacted by email:

mail@curlewpress.co.uk