A local author of Brian Clough books will return to his journalistic roots when he makes guest appearances at two book festivals in the county this summer. Former award-winning radio, TV and newspaper reporter Marcus Alton has written five popular books about legendary football manager Brian … [Read more...]
Pumpkin’s Halloween book released with help from 7-year-old
Local writer Lindsay Parker from Beeston has recently released a spooky children’s book with the help of her 7-year-old daughter. Here you can find out from Lindsay herself how this project came about: As an avid writer, my ultimate goal has always been to have a book published. Never in my … [Read more...]
Nottingham social media expert turns fiction author
A social media content specialist from Sherwood has shown his writing skills are not just limited to Twitter and Facebook after publishing his first book of fictional short stories. Paralysis is written by Stuart Tongue (26), who works at Digital PR Agency Tank. Described as ‘a little book of … [Read more...]
Local author releases second book on Beeston History
More Stories from the Beeston Rylands is the second book containing a collection of memories, reminiscences and photographs of the local area past and present, by Carole White. Including life on Trent Vale Farm, what Jesse Boot did for the local area, end of an era for the Plessey’s, local … [Read more...]
Photographer captures essence of Nottingham through stunning portraits in new book
Photographer Peter McConnochie captures the essence of Nottingham through his stunning portraits of its inhabitants, featured in his new book titled ‘Faces of Nottingham’.This book is a simple yet beautiful encyclopaedia containing the diverse range of people that call Nottingham home. Each … [Read more...]
Author Publishes debut novel despite devastating MND diagnosis
A Nottinghamshire author has published her debut novel despite being diagnosed with a debilitating progressive illness.Beverley Fairbanks, of Rushcliffe, learnt she had Motor Neurone Disease last April, which has affected her mobility and speech, but was determined to see her children’s novel, The … [Read more...]