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Sunday, November 29, 2020

A Matter of Facts: One Man's Journey into the Nation's Quiz Obsession by Shaun Williamson

A Matter of Facts: 

One Man's Journey into the Nation's Quiz Obsession 

by Shaun Williamson 


A journey into the obsessive world of quizzing. Includes stories from Shaun's past such as tales from his time playing Barry in Eastenders; the discovery of a long-lost son; hiding from an angry Mike Reid in a broom cupboard; acting with Ricky Gervais and David Bowie, and the loss of his boyhood friend in 9/11.


Actor and celebrity quizzer Shaun Williamson lifts the lid on a National drug that everyone hooked on: quizzing. A Matter of Facts is a personal journey into the world of quizzes. 

At the start Shaun enters the World Quiz Grand Prix, pitching his knowledge against the Nation's finest minds, including Eggheads and Chasers... he fails. 

Unperturbed, he sets out to improve his skills through memory training, practice and even hypnosis in an attempt to move himself up the rankings of the quizzing elite. Shaun's adventure sees him get his old quizzing 'band' back together to see if he can triumph in the leagues. 

As he does so, he meets many characters and experiences the wonderful vagaries of the pub quiz - discovering its place, not just in communities, but in people's lives. 

He also reminisces about his life before acting as an alcoholic postman, a stalled naval career, a Pontins blue coat and his journey to becoming Barry in EastEnders.

Over the course of year Shaun aims to end his journey at a victorious return to the Grand Prix... can his experiences and new-found knowledge end in victory?

A Matter of Facts is a fun, fascinating and heart-warming read that will be adored by those who enjoy a regular meeting of alcohol and trivia.

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Fight Fire With Fire - True Story by Rene Costa (Author), Donna Siggers (Book Cover), Steve Crawshaw (Editor)

 

Fight Fire With Fire - True Story 
by Rene Costa (Author), Donna Siggers (Book Cover), Steve Crawshaw (Editor) 



Fleeing Cypriot civil aged 4 years old, Rene Costa has already witnessed horrific death scenes. 

Neighbours pinned to walls and shot down in cold blood still embeds in his psyche even now.

Watching his 6-year-old brother hanging for stealing 10 pence and dealing with his father’s drunkenness became a battle as the family watched their mothers beatings.

Moving to a strange country and the difficulties this entailed added to challenges Rene faced. Rene learnt to stand up for himself, cheated death on several occasions and lost a friend in the process.

Dealing with protection rackets during the sixties - gangsters and bullies demanding money from the family - and the disco fever of the seventies.

This is a story of money made and lost and of a boy who stayed in control to succeed as a man.

Now retired, Rene enjoys spending time with his love of his life of 48 years, in recent years he has become a director and producer for comedy and gangster genre finding success in film festivals.

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Talin and the Tree : The Legend - Book 1 by Stephanie DosSantos

 Talin and the Tree  

The Legend - 

Book 1 

by Stephanie DosSantos 



Can Talin keep the legend alive, and survive to fulfill his destiny?


Bullied and alone, Talin struggles in what most would view as a Caribbean island paradise. Until the day he finds a portal within a sacred silk cotton tree, leading him to an underground world filled with mystical energies, quirky characters, and proof that some superstitions are more than just folklore.


It seems as if he’s found the perfect escape, until his bully, Dewain, is slated to become the town Healer: a traditions' old position of protection and leadership that has been vacant for three generations. But Talin suspects Dewain and his family have evil intentions. To expose Dewain, Talin must navigate old-school Caribbean folklore below ground, and present-day society above ground.


Striking a balance between the two worlds, Talin faces physical and mental challenges like never before.


Will he accept the challenge or will Dewain and an old family secret prove too powerful, derailing Talin's plans and extinguishing his birthright for good?


If you enjoy portal fantasies with a sprinkling of magic in a modern-day coming of age story, you’ll enjoy this fresh retelling of old island folk tales.

Talin and the Tree - The Legend is the first in Stephanie DosSantos’ debut fantasy series.

Grab it now!  

It's more than just a tree. . .


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Talin and the Tree

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Let's meet nine year old author Annabelle John-Ligali, who's book, "Lost in Christmas Wonderland" is out on the 1st December!


Lost in Christmas Wonderland 

by Annabelle John-Ligali 




Annabelle is nine years old and lives in London. 

The inspiration for her book came after she visited Winter Wonderland in London's Hyde Park in November 2019.

It was here she first saw an Upside Down House and had heaps of fun filming and visiting all of the rooms.
Annabelle was so fascinated that she decided to vlog about it on her Youtube channel at @annabellepresents

Shortly after her visit, she thought how fun it would be to write a story about a girl who visits a Christmas theme park with some friends and goes on a little adventure.

Outside of school, Annabelle enjoys playing with her brother, vlogging about books that she's read and places she's visited. She also likes making up dance routines to songs that are trending on Tiktok and when she wants to have a giggle, she plays Guess Who with her mum.

She also likes to bake cookies and her favourite Caribbean coconut fried bakes. Her favourite authors are Alesha Dixon, Trish Cooke, Jaqueline Wilson, David Walliams, and Ben Miller. 

She also likes reading magazines; Cocoa Girl and is a subscriber of First News For Kids which are her favourites. 

This is Annabelle's first book, and she hopes you like it.

CONNECT WITH ANNABELLE

Instagram: @annabellepresents
Website: www.annabellejohnligali.com



When ten-year-old Bella Matthews and her mum, Isabel, visit granny Sylta in the snowy village of Lakersfield for Christmas, it turns out there is more in store than just Christmas cake and a ton of presents. When she arrives, she meets her cousin Rita, and a boy called Tommy for the first time and catches up with her friend Iris again too. Together they discover an exciting attraction is in town: A giant Christmas Wonderland Theme Park.


They are dazzled by hundreds of decorated Christmas trees, a Musical Nativity, a Santa Parade, an Upside Down House, and many more attractions.

But Bella ends up having an unexpected adventure of her own as she dances with pot-bellied Santas, discovers a palace made entirely out of glass, wanders into an intriguing puzzle room, and treks for miles to find shelter on a snowy night.
Can Bella find her way back to granny Sylta’s house in time for Christmas dinner?

Lost in Christmas Wonderland is a story about courage, kindness, friendship, the importance of family, and the magic of Christmas.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT - Lost in Christmas Wonderland

'The perfect Christmas story filled with friendship, love, festivities, and most of all wonder, that will certainly grasp young readers' attention and inspire a love of reading!' Leonie Jackson (Primary School Teacher)

Published on 1st December 
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Worth It: How a Million-Dollar Pay Cut and a $70,000 Minimum Wage Revealed a Better Way of Doing Business by Dan Price

 Worth It: 

How a Million-Dollar Pay Cut and a $70,000 Minimum Wage Revealed a Better Way of Doing Business 

by Dan Price 



Dan Price gained worldwide attention in 2015 when he announced that he was instituting a $70,000 minimum wage at his company, Gravity Payments, and would slash his $1 million salary in order to pay for it. 

While many praised the decision as a bold step toward combating income inequality in the United States, others vilified Price as a radical socialist whose "experiment" was doomed to fail. But behind the headlines and controversy lay a much more nuanced and personal story--a story of an entrepreneur who realized he could no longer claim to be sticking up for his values if he continued to pay his employees anything less than a living wage. 

How could a business dedicated to helping small businesses succeed fulfill its mission if the people responsible for helping those businesses were struggling to meet their own most basic needs? In this book, Price shares the experiences and events that shaped his decision--from his conservative, Christian upbringing in rural Idaho to the milestones that made him rethink the true purpose of business--and shows how taking a huge risk ultimately helped his company become more resilient and competitive. 

Calling on leaders to set and execute on their own purpose-driven visions, Price forces readers to question traditional market-centric business wisdom in favor of a more human--and much more sustainable--approach. It’s not easy, he argues, but, in the end, the rewards will be worth it.

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Worth It

Friday, November 27, 2020

Presidential Prey by James F. Hamilton


Presidential Prey 

by 

James F. Hamilton


One fact emerged as indisputable: Security surrounding the President of the United States was inadequate. President James Atwater is one of the most popular presidents in American history. 

However, his recent military actions in the Middle East have created enemies. When President Atwater escapes the rigors of his D.C. life and returns to his rural Minnesota boyhood home for a little R&R, nobody anticipates what happens next. 

President Atwater is forced to fight for his life while protecting the woman he loves and the country he serves.

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The Ghosts of Normal by Allison Burnett


The Ghosts of Normal 

by Allison Burnett


Nine-year-old Max Beatty is still struggling with the recent death of his father. One day after school, he follows an injured dog into a condemned house, ravaged by fire. 

To Max’s amazement, he finds himself inside a beautiful home, inhabited by a loving family from the 1930s. Max’s interactions with the family will change not only his life, but those of everyone around him, both living and dead. 

Part ghost story, part coming-of-age thriller, The Ghosts of Normal follows Max’s struggle to separate fantasy from reality, long enough to bring a killer to justice.


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The Ghosts Of Normal 

Thursday, November 26, 2020

"But You Said...?!": A Story of Confusion Caused By Growing Up as an Undiagnosed Autistic Person by Emma Wishart

 "But You Said...?!": A Story of Confusion Caused By Growing Up as an Undiagnosed Autistic Person by Emma Wishart



This is the autobiography of someone who grew up not knowing she was autistic. Diagnosed at the age of 45, Emma’s life was fraught with unrecognised danger, but somehow she escaped mostly unscathed. 

She describes some of the many dangers and pitfalls there are for the young autistic person who doesn’t understand people and how the world works. 

Autism doesn’t always present in the stereotypical ways portrayed in the media or in medical textbooks and the author shares some unique insights into what being autistic means for her. 

She hopes to raise awareness of the differences in our cognitive and communication styles in the hope that it will increase understanding for other autistic people. 

It is a valuable guide for those wishing to understand autism from the autistic perspective. 

It is a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance; a tale of ducks, knitting, music, Antipodean adventure and homelessness.

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Monday, November 23, 2020

Deaf Like Me by Dave Blackwell

 Deaf Like Me 

by Dave Blackwell


On the first day of his vacation, George is called back into work after a crisis grips the workshop. Guilt tripped by a colleague, he reluctantly returns to work where a lady from the past, captures his heart.

From the moment he walks in, the very reasons why he had planned a months’ vacation become apparent. Having just turned forty, George is profoundly deaf, wears an implant and lipreads.

Never taking anything seriously and has no filters in life, George resorts to turning everything into a joke and releasing his blunt responses on anyone that dares to get in his way or make his hearing disability an issue. With a sarcastic attitude and a short fuse, those around him begin to bring out the worst and he takes no survivors.

A working week slap bang in the middle of a pandemic that picks at situations old and new, where life for a deaf person is complicated and far from ordinary.

Annoyance and comedy that will make you laugh, groan and roll your eyes.

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New song 'The Addict' by Fireproven

 New song

'The Addict'

by Fireproven

Band Members:
Sanna Solanter
ä: Vocalist
 
Ilari Hannula: keyboards, 
Janne Väätämöinen: guitars & backing vocals, 
Nuutti Hannula: drums, 
Juha Väätämöinen: bass guitar & growl vocals


New song 'The Addict' by Fireproven from Finland out on December 4th!

They're so excited and can't wait for the WORLD to finally hear what they've been working on.

Save the date and prepare yourselves!
 
Fireproven is a progressive metal band from Finland. 

The band is known for the energetic live performance and hard-working attitude.

Fireproven released their first album Future Diary 23.3.2018 and they have also published
two singles before the album release. Singles Shine and The Tower has both raised lots of interest in media and also among the listeners. 

International Underground Music Video Contest rewarded music video Shine for the best director of photography.

The band's previous release Omnipresence got full scores in many reviews including
Inferno, the biggest metal magazine in Finland. 

Music video New Born Truth from
Omnipresence has also succeeded internationally.

Fireproven's keys to success are great contacts to their fans and with media around the
world. 

The band's unique sound has inspired people across the genre limits to enjoy the freedom of music.

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Connect with Fireproven on Facebook

Check out Fireproven on youtube

Check out Fireproven on Spotify





Sunday, November 15, 2020

SEX SCENE IN WRITE TO KILL - BE WARNED! It's HOT! HOT! HOT!!!!

SEX SCENE IN WRITE TO KILL - BE WARNED! It's HOT! HOT! HOT!!!!



 GLUED TOGETHER


I feel so relaxed now baby, I can’t have anymore, here you finish it.”

Lisa passed me the tail end of the joint as she laid on top of me. Her nipples slightly visible and erect from beneath the water line, with her bum resting on my protruding cock.

“The water’s getting colder by the second, shall we get out and get into bed?”

“Absolutely baby,” Lisa replied, as we both stepped out of the bath and headed towards the bedroom.

Hearing the water swirl around the plug hole and disappear, I pulled Lisa close to me, as I wrapped the grey towel around us both, staring into her green eyes. Holding her makeup less face with the palms of my hands, as the towel fell onto the bedroom carpet, her mouth opened as my lips touched hers, inviting my tongue. Our tongues twirled around each other. Pulling her closer, my hands gently teased her smooth slim body. Her hands fixed around my waist, her hips pushing against mine.

I felt my cock grow with excitement.

Lisa pulled her mouth from mine, looking at me as she did so. She began kissing my neck, my chest, as she wrapped her right hand around the shaft of my cock. As her tongue teased my nipples, she gradually lowered herself to my naval and knelt before me. She was eye to eye with my erect cock. Her sultry green eyes looked up at me as she began to lick the head with the tip of her tongue, stirring my cock even further into life. Feeling her hot mouth as she took me in, made me grow even harder as I felt the back of her throat with the head of my cock. My hands were around her head, clutching her hair as she rhythmically moved back and forth with my fully erect cock filling her mouth. My eyes closed as her hand rubbed and twisted my shaft as she continued to suck hard. I could’ve easily exploded right there and then, but I wanted to feel inside her. I pushed Lisa’s head against my cock, making her take me fully. She moaned, she squealed. She couldn’t breathe. Saliva ran out of her mouth, down her chin and dripped on to her perfectly formed tits and erect nipples.

Releasing my cock from her mouth, I pulled her up towards me and kissed her deep. Just then I heard my phone ping in the living room. It was the familiar but annoying sound of the company phone. Mad fucking Dog Maddox. What timing for him to message me. Ignoring it, I told Lisa to lay on the bed. On her back.

As she did the phone pinged again.

Again, I ignored it.

As I was about to kneel down at the end of the bed to tease her clit, the phone didn’t just ping, it rang.

Jesus.

“Two seconds baby, sorry.”

I ran naked into the living room, holding my erect cock in my right hand.

Checking the phone, BIG BOLD CAPITAL letters appeared.

LISA!!!

Turning the phone off, as this was not the time, I returned to the bedroom to Lisa, who was laid on the bed waiting for me. Her misty eyes followed me as I knelt at the end of the bed, and pulled her by her legs towards me, until my mouth was breathing between them.

She yelped as the tip of my tongue teased her. Peering up at her as I continued to play havoc with her clit, her eyes were closed, her head rotating from side to side. I massaged her breast with one had as my tongue entered her, stirring, full circle, causing a frenzy as she groaned. She moaned again, as I sat on the bed, now with one and then two fingers inside her.

Slowly penetrating her with my fingers, I moved slightly faster, then faster still, as she pulled my cock into her mouth, sucking hard as my fingers were entering her in and out. I felt her body tense up, her eyes rolling back as she chewed on my hard cock.

“I’m cumming,” she murmured, her voice muffled.

“Fuck. I’m cumming,” she repeated urgently.

She spat out my cock. Pushed me onto my back and straddled me, taking my cock into her hand and guiding me inside her.

“Ohhh,” she moaned.

Bouncing up and down on my shaft, and tilting slightly back, she massaged her tits, pinching and squeezing her nipples, her head and hair whipping from side to side. Eyes closed. Riding me like it was the last time. Which it easily could be. My hands were tight around her waist, as I pushed her back and forth with my cock deep inside her.

Pulling her off and turning her onto her front, I knelt behind her. Spreading her bum cheeks as I entered her. She whimpered with each thrust of my cock, the pace was quicker, the fucking was harder.

“I’m cumming,” she squealed. “I’m cumming, cum with me baby.”

Fucking her like there was no tomorrow, like it was for the very last time, I grabbed her hair as I penetrated her fast with my cock deep inside her.

“I want to cum over your tits and face.”

“Okay but keep fucking me. I’m nearly, I’m nearly…ooooooooooo.”

Continuing to fuck her as she moaned, with her wetness all over my cock, I was very close to loading her with my own cream.

“Quick turn over. Turn over now.”

She turned over on her back with a huge smile. Fuck she was even more beautiful after an orgasm. She was glowing. I knelt beside her face. She took me in her mouth again. Sucking as she played with my balls that were about to explode. I took my cock from her mouth, rubbing my shaft up and down.

“I’m cumming.”

“Baby give it to me,” she demanded.

“I’m cumming.”

“I want to taste you.”

Wanking my cock as she cupped and played with my balls in her hands, I released and shot my semen all over her face and tits. It wouldn’t stop. I saturated her, as she continued to rub my cock and the head with the tip of her finger. She knows I like that. She then took me into her mouth and sucked out every last drop.

Sweat pouring off us, our hearts pounding, we lay side by side holding hands as we took a moment to recover.

“Wow, baby. That was amazing.”

“Thanks, I wasn’t bad.”

“Don’t be so conceited,” she chuckled as she rolled over and laid on top of me.

We kissed. Our naked bodies glued together from the mixture of sex and sweat. We cradled each other for the next few minutes in silence, like it was meant to be, but then the atmosphere took a turn for the worse.




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