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August 13, 2012 · 2:28 pm

Memories of My ‘Bookiful’ Weekend

While the whole of the UK are experiencing Olympic withdrawal symptoms, I thought I’d share snapshots of memories of my own eventful weekend, last week. It was a marathon in itself!

Thursday 2nd August

Stopped off to say a big thank you to Rachel Holmes and Colonel Bullied at the

Hampshire Regiment Museum in Winchester:

Hampshire Regiment Museum Winchester

 

 

 

 

 

Friday October 3rd

An atmospheric picnic, sharing readings and talking about my writing on Weston Shore as the sun set over Southampton. I was just reading the first chapter when Edward, a sea captain, guides his ship along Southampton Water as a cruise liner left dock and sailed past us!

Weston Shore Southampton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday 4th

Excited to catch the Hythe Ferry. Although this was not a Hotspur as in both of my novels, I still delight in the journey across Southampton Water, evoking many childhood memories, especially taking the train ride along the pier. Spot my poster on the train behind my head!

 

 

 

 

 

Then with Colin and at the Herald Office, Hythe:

 

And on to the Spinnaker Bar Calshot. It was a memorable Day, meeting interesting people along the way.

 

 

 

 

Sunday 5th August

Back to Bedfordshire and on to the Shuttleworth Collection where so many people stopped by to listen and also share their own fascinating tale.

 

Finally relaxing and watching the air display with friends and family. A great day was enjoyed by all to complete my ‘Bookiful’ Weekend!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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July 27, 2012 · 1:02 pm

A ‘Bookiful’ Weekend of Events!

If you have not been lucky enough to have tickets for the Olympics and you want a change from watching events on the TV then come along and say hello at one of my fun events next weekend.

1. ‘Bookiful’ Event Number One!

WHEN? Friday 3rd August at 7.30 pm, pray for a fine evening please!

WHERE? Weston Shore Southampton,

Meeting near the Pitch and Put – No firing golf balls in our direction please!!!!

WHAT? Book reading and Picnic.  A relaxing time to listen to appropriate extracts of my two novels Riduna and Ancasta Guide me Swiftly Home, a little talk and amusing anecdotes, followed by plenty of time for a chat and some wine. 

I have watched many a ship, ferry, sailing boat or cruise liner sail along Southampton Water from Weston Shore over the years, especially when I was a child and so, for me and my characters, Weston Shore represents emotions stirred by loss, yearning and hopefulness!

For more information visit the Weston Shore Society Blog

2. ‘Bookiful’ Event Number Two!

WHEN? Saturday 4th August 11.00 to 12.30

WHERE? The Herald Offices, High Street, Hythe (Not to be confused with Hythe in Kent, this is just over Southampton Water)

WHAT? Book signing event and saying hello

We will enjoy a trip over on the Hotspur from Southampton in the morning to reach the pier and little train (if we are feeling lazy) or walk through Hythe to the High Street

3. ‘Bookiful’ Event Number Three!

WHEN? Saturday 4th August 13.00 to 14.30

WHERE? Spinnakers Bar on Calshot Spit

WHAT? Book signing event and saying hello 

A group of us will enjoy a meal here but I will be happy to have a chat and sign books. An excellent place to have a spot of lunch or just a drink, then enjoy the fantastic views of the Solent as Southampton Water breaks free! A place seeped in history for the RNAS, the Schneider Trophy and memories for some of the Sunderland taking off towards the end of WW2.

4. ‘Bookiful’ Event Number Four!


WHERE? The Shuttleworth Collection near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

WHAT? Book signing and talking to people in the book/ gift shop 

After 2pm I will be relaxing and enjoying the air display with family and friends. Not only is it a great day out but good to support Shuttleworth, who continue to work tirelessly to make living history!

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July 25, 2012 · 11:37 am

Shuttleworth ~ 5th August Book Signing

On Sunday 5th August I will be signing copies of Ancasta ~ Guide me Swiftly Home at The Shuttleworth Air Pageant Day. As members of SVAS we try to get over to several air shows at Shuttleworth each year and I was given a considerable amount of support by John and Richard in the archives, both while researching for this novel and proof reading the manuscript for factual accuracy. Their help and  guidance was invaluable.

I am really pleased that a group of family and friends have agreed to join me once again in support of Shuttleworth. It was sad that our original pre book launch celebration was curtailed and moved to our back garden when we heard about the accident on July 1st, but we were devastated, later that day, to hear the news of the tragic death of the pilot Trevor Roche, the Gulf War veteran, who lost his life flying at Shuttleworth that day, just before the start of the show.

I would like to pay tribute to him, his skills as a pilot both in action and in giving us all such pleasure over the last few years at Shuttleworth.  He will be missed!

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