Published Bestsellers

Eden's Diamond By Damian Hono From a seemingly insignificant murder of a girl, to high stake lobbyists, the story’s pendulum swings to a massacre in Namibia and to missing diamonds in Southern Africa. Eden's Diamond explores the themes of murder, conspiracy, greed and corruption; which combined, sets the stage for a bloody revolution in the most populous black nation on earth - Nigeria. In the end, Eden’s Diamond will best be remembered as a story of love; the glory of a people’s unity; and a tragic hero’s ultimate sacrifice. The Plot Niki, an undergraduate dies under suspicious circumstances. Datti, her boyfriend, and a member of a dreaded campus cult flees the city. About the same time, a French oil giant throws its financial might behind a retired General in the presidential elections. The nation’s minister of Justice has to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a South African mercenary, Rudolf Weilbach whom it is learnt fought along sides the new presiden

I. C. Camilleri will be signing copies of her new novel 'The Blake Curse' Date: Saturday, 26 May 2012 Time: 11:00am Address: Waterstones Ipswich, 15/19 Buttermarket Ipswich IP1 1BQ Further details: 0843 290 8407 E-mail: manager@ipswich.waterstones.com Site: http://www.waterstones.com If you are unable to attend an event. Waterstone's can often reserve signed copies. Please contact the host shop for details. I. C. Camilleri is the author of: 'The Blake Curse' . We wish I. C. Camilleri the very best with this event.

Movellas has launched a writing competition themed around ‘Bullying’ and titled “Both Sides of the Story”. Movellas has selected Bryony Allen's book OTOLI as the stimulus for the competition and will use some extracts from the book. Movellas want to hear your story about bullying! See Competition Page View guest blog from author Bryony Allen Competition start date is Wednesday May 16, 2012, end date Sunday July 8, 2012 The prizes: * Overall Winner: Writer's school wins a class set of SMART Response Interactive Response System, Writer wins an Acer Inspire One mini laptop and a signed copy of Otoli by Bryony Allen. * 1st runner up Writer's school wins a class set of SMART Response Interactive Response System, Writer wins £100 Topshop vouchers and signed copy of Otoli by Bryony Allen. * 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners up all win a signed copy of Otoli by Bryony Allen, donated by the Publishers, Pneuma Springs Publishing . Bryony Allen is the author of two

A big thank you to everyone who voted for 'OTOLI' and 'Two Little Dicky Birds', the two entries submitted by Pneuma Springs Publishing for The People's Book Prize 2012 SPRING Collection. Voting starts today for the finalists to find out the winners. Voting is open to all Readers. People can vote again using the following links from today till 30th May 2012 when the winners will be announced at the 3rd Award Ceremony. Cast your vote for 'Two Little Dicky Birds' TPBP Link for 'Two Little Dicky Birds' The People's Book Prize is the unique democratic Book Prize voted exclusively by the public so it is the public who choose Britain's Next Bestsellers. Its goals are to discover new and unknown works, eradicate illiteracy and support reading uniting the community as a whole. Supported by Patron Frederick Forsyth CBE the Award consists of prizes in three genres – fiction, non-fiction and children’s literature, The Beryl Bainbridge A

Resonate' by Terry Durose has been reviewed by Richard Bradbury, an author and Church leader in East Yorkshire. The Review - Resonate: Sending a message that can be heard "Arising out of experience in city mission, Resonate is written as a guide to evangelism for those wanting to share their faith. Ideal as a resource for cell groups, this book could be used to help motivate and equip people to reach out into their own friendship groups and neighbourhoods or into the streets in which their church is located. The simple, practical style combined with the experience which forms a backdrop to the book, makes it accessible to a wide audience of believers." Richard Bradbury*  ------- *The review was provided by Richard Bradbury, a Church leader in East Yorkshire and the author of 'Losing My Religion' and 'It’s the End of the World as we know it'

A new short film ‘Broken Promises’ showing on Sky on Saturday 19th May. The film is based on a short story by Avril Dalziel Saunders. ‘Broken Promises’ will be shown as part of a short film strand on Sky Showcase TV (Channel 201) on Saturday 19th May 2012 between 10 - 11pm, The film is about 10 minutes long. The Plot Before she was married, Jenny Curtis nursed her widowed mother for several years after she was left paralysed and speechless from a stroke. In Broken Promises, Chloe Richards recalls the twists and turns of fate that Jenny faced in the year following the death of her mother; and how her attempts to rebuild her life were thwarted when she met her then future husband, Harry Curtis. DVDs of ‘Broken Promises’ can be ordered direct from Paul Burton Films. Profits from the sales of the DVDs from ‘Broken Promises’ will be donated to ‘Breast Cancer Care’ and ‘McMillan Nurses’ Avril Saunders is the author of ' Chasin’ That Carrot ' and 'Mammograms Save Lives

Spring Leaf Books has announced that the Kindle e-book editions of the following titles will be free on Amazon on May 16, 2012. If you haven't picked up any of the Authors’ publications yet, this is a great opportunity to try one of them for free. OTOLI by Bryony Allen. The heart-rending story of a young girl who rises above bullying and betrayal of friendship through inner strength and fortitude. ...A poignant story of friendship and revenge. Read more... Amazon Kindle Link - OTOLI Two Little Dicky Birds by Neal James. An incredible crime thriller novel with a tightly-woven plot that will have you in tenterhooks and keep you guessing right till the very end. This is the number one page turner; it will defy your efforts to put it down! ...a gripping detective thriller!! Read more... Amazon Kindle Link - Two Little Dicky Birds ---------- 'OTOLI' and 'Two Little Dicky Birds' are in The People's Book Prize 2012 SPRING Collection. Voti

Dane Mills Bosley By  Chris R. Pownall This book is about the notable developments over the past six decades, at the two mills in rural Cheshire, known as ‘Dane Mills Bosley’. An industrial and social history of the people and business activities at Dane Mills, Bosley 'Dane Mills Bosley' dates back to the mid-eighteenth century when the machinery was driven by water wheels, powered by water from the River Dane. Over the years, the Mills have been engaged in many different business activities including, Metallurgical, Textiles, Corn Milling & Organic Fibre Production. This book provides detailed information about the people and the industrial processes in place, at Dane Mills Bosley, during the 1960s, in a small village in rural Cheshire. Find out more Author Chris Pownall says “I trust this book will capture the culture of the Mills where I served my engineering apprenticeship between 1959 & 1966. It should appeal to those interested in social history as well a

Spring Leaf Books has announced that the Kindle e-book editions of the following titles will be free on Amazon on May 12, 2012. If you haven't picked up any of the Authors’ publications yet, this is a great opportunity to try one of them for free. OTOLI by Bryony Allen. The heart-rending story of a young girl who rises above bullying and betrayal of friendship through inner strength and fortitude. ...A poignant story of friendship and revenge. Read more... Amazon Kindle Link - OTOLI Two Little Dicky Birds by Neal James. An incredible crime thriller novel with a tightly-woven plot that will have you in tenterhooks and keep you guessing right till the very end. This is the number one page turner; it will defy your efforts to put it down! ...a gripping detective thriller!! Read more... Amazon Kindle Link - Two Little Dicky Birds ---------- 'OTOLI' and 'Two Little Dicky Birds' are in The People's Book Prize 2012 SPRING Collection. Voti

Nicola Burgher-Kennedy, Premier Radio's ever-popular resident diet and nutrition expert, returns to answer more of your food dilemmas from a practical and Biblical perspective. Featuring on John Pantry's Inspirational Breakfast show, Nicola will be sharing her top tips for eating healthily on a tight budget as well as taking your calls. Tune in with your questions at 7.50am UK time, Thursday, 10 May 2012. Premier Radio London 1305, 1332, 1413 MW National DAB Sky Digital 0123 Freeview 725 Nicola Burgher-Kennedy is the author of 'The Creator's Diet' Facebook: Nicola Burgher Nutrition Twitter: NicolaBurgher We wish Nicola the very best with this event.

By Marsha Friedman* Nearly every day, someone asks my advice on the best way to promote their business or themselves. I get the question at speaking engagements, at the office and, yes, sometimes at home. I don’t mind at all, because I’ve always got a good answer: Write a book. "A book?” some say - with obvious horror. “I’ve never written a book!” Precisely my point. But let me back up a bit. When I started EMSI 22 years ago, I soon realized the clients who got the attention of the media most quickly were those who’d written a book. Not just any book, mind you, but one that aligned with what they were promoting. The apple salesmen who wrote about apples were far more successful getting media coverage than those who wrote about oranges – and those who hadn’t written anything at all. Why? Because yesterday’s business cards are today’s books. They give their authors immediate credibility, establishing them as experts in their fields. Credibility opens the door to journa

A book video for Playing Havoc has been released. Playing Havoc, partly based on fact, partly a black comedy, describes one small British Island’s battle to maintain some normality in the chaos after a coronal mass ejection through the eyes of one man who had only recently moved there with the very intention of getting some peace. ---------- Steve Morris is the author of 'In All Probability' , 'Jumble Tales' and soon to be released novel, 'Playing Havoc' . ...

Spring Leaf Books has announced the that the ebook edition of The Waif by Julius Falconer is going to be free on Amazon between May 01, 2012 to May 02, 2012. If you haven't picked up any of Julius Falconer's  series yet, this is a great opportunity to try one of them for free. A stirring "An engaging and wonderfully entertaining detective mystery novel" - Read more... Amazon Kindle Link - The Waif   “A triumph of literary wit” …publishedbestsellers.com