Max & Luchia–The Game Makers

Kevin Brooke’s second novel for young readers of 7-11 (but everyone will love it) Max & Luchia–The Game Makers is receiving rave reviews! Max & Luchia–The Game Makers takes you on a magical journey into an online game invented by the imagination of Max & Luchia. Illustrated throughout by the super-talented Seraphim Bryant, this isContinue reading “Max & Luchia–The Game Makers”

Hampshire Book Launch

When Lissa Byrne inherits her grandfather’s house in the Malvern Hills, the hostility of disappointed relatives seems like trouble enough. The old man’s dying plea for her forgiveness is a mystery that Lissa cannot begin to solve. Her cousin’s arrival forces her to think again. Kit Pevensey, her first love and once her closest friend,Continue reading “Hampshire Book Launch”

‘Echo Of Bells’ Is Coming

The past is waiting… The past will find you… The past can kill. Echo of Bells by Jill Todd: an impressive psychological thriller set in the Malverns. Guests heard extracts from the book, met the author, and asked her many question at the launch at The Lyttelton Well, Malvern. Signed copies were on sale andContinue reading “‘Echo Of Bells’ Is Coming”

The First Ever Black Pear Press Short Story Competition!

Short Story Competition 2014 – CLOSED The first Black Pear Press (BPP) Short Story Competition is now open Closing Date Friday 26 September 2014 Send us your short story maximum 1500 words Entry fee: £5 per story For rules see below Judges: Authors Rod Griffiths, Tony Judge and novelist and award winning short story writerContinue reading “The First Ever Black Pear Press Short Story Competition!”

Seeds of Destruction

The seeds of destruction have their roots in Simon’s bitter and lonely childhood. On the death of his grandfather he becomes wealthy enough to abandon his teaching job and, with ruthless determination, plans to remove anyone who stands between him and the attainment of his dream. Gradually losing all touch with reality, his behaviour becomesContinue reading “Seeds of Destruction”

Coming Soon! Jimmy Cricket

The newest title from Black Pear Press, Jimmy Cricket, will be published soon, so watch out for the launch date. Jimmy Cricket by Kevin Brooke is about that exciting and yet terrifying time in life, the early-to-mid-teens. Seen through the eyes of the main character, Jimmy Latham, this story shows how teenagers can, with theContinue reading “Coming Soon! Jimmy Cricket”