List of Events

http://www.egl-magazine.co.uk/#/kismet-by-wayne-sharrocks/4541635538

For Billy Evans, the past was a haunted place that left an indelible imprint on the here and now. As he struggles to piece his life together he finds himself drawn back into a world of violence and terror. Already emotionally struggling with the passing over of his remaining family, a chance encounter further clouds the border between reality, perception and illusion. He has spent his life struggling to escape his past but now with memories triggered, he finds himself with no option but to begin an emotive quest for revenge, retribution and finally redemption. From the Publisher: Previous literary nominations include C4's Richard & Judy's Book-Club Competition, The Guardian First Book Award & The McKitterick Prize.

“Essex’s Own” published February by History Press, features over sixty potted biographies of people brought up in Essex who have achieved a different kind of fame – from Ian Holm to Jack Straw, Jamie Oliver to Andrew Motion, past and present. A wealth of names you will know, and some that may surprise you. Dee Gordon is well known for her books on local history, the latest being Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in and around Southend on Sea, but she is publishing a volume of poetry later this year to show another string to her bow: the collection is called Bad Girls and is the product of ten years’ work, versifying some of the more notorious women in history – but this time her women are from all over the world.

Wayne's debut novel Redemption received good reviews, and the launch of his second book Dominion attracted an audience of enthusiastic fans, including one senior citizen who had adored the first book and been waiting 18 months for the sequel, and a little girl of four who insisted that Wayne should paint her fingernails black. Wayne will also be giving a reading on 26th April at the Whitby Bookshop, as part of the Whitby Goth Weekend, a two-day event celebrating Gothic culture and expected to attract several thousand visitors.

Responding to their wishes, Margaret rewrote her original ending. Now Narwhal is published and Margaret has dedicated it to Year 6. 'After all,' she says, 'this has now become partly their book.' The next Year 6 are raring to make their ideas known about the sequel.

Launching a book in an art gallery in the centre of Stratford must be a stroke of genius. Well-filled with generous food and wine, and in the wonderful ambience of glowing new art, the party was in a good mood to enjoy an exciting reading by by the author. Book sales went well, and Caroline was kept busy signing copies (lower picture). The book relates an impossible love-triangle, set against the dramatic events of Germany's past, from pre-WWI to the Third Reich. This true biography of the author's grandmother is researched in meticulous detail and a fascinating read, both for its exciting story and for the wealth of period detail.

David was working with Anne Brooke and the stand was shared with Goldenford Publishers. A writers' conference is more about getting your name known to the writing community than selling many books. The conference was well attended by a large number of agents and publishers as well as some 500 other writers and the press. The stand aroused a lot of interest and resulted in a number of new members joining us, as well as expressions of interest from magazines and reviewers.

Mark's team sold a good number of books for our members, despite a sparsely attended book fair. This was the first time they have held a book fair at Eastbourne and next year is expected to attract greater numbers. Four members read extracts from their books and answered questions from the audience. Other AuthorsRegister members present at the book fair were Euphrosene Labon and David Caldo.