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Philip Caveney joins Book Guild stable

Fri, 15th October 2010

Much-loved children's author Philip Caveney will be continuing to write his popular children's fantasy books here at Book Guild.  Max, the talking Buffalope from the bestselling Sebastian Darke series, takes centre stage in a thrilling prequel - "A Buffalope's Tale".  Full of the same wit, mordant humour and swashbuckling adventure that made the Sebastian Darke s

Philip Caveney joins Book Guild stable

Full Steam Ahead!

Wed, 29th September 2010

A delightful day of signings took place on board the historic Keith and Dufftown Railway at the end of September.  Book Guild author William Bleasdale - railway man and self-confessed trainspotter - busily signed copies of his book Footsteps of the Celts by Rail for the intrigued passengers.

Full Steam Ahead!

Man On the Spot launch draws a distinguished crowd

Wed, 29th September 2010

A number of former BBC TV News colleagues and football referees were in attendance at the launch of distinguished journalist and broadcaster Bill Hamilton's book Man on the Spot at Waterstones St Albans.  His engaging memoir, published this month, leads us from his humble beginnings as cub reporter through to his time as Foreign Correspondent for the BBC, a role which

Man On the Spot launch draws a distinguished crowd

Gaydar launch

Fri, 17th September 2010

The launch party for The Big Book of Gaydar (Uncut!) took place in Soho's Profile bar, and was well attended by the bright and the beautiful in London, including pop star Will Young.  The Book Guild August title has already secured a front page feature in the Times, and has set chins wagging about who the mysterious author JockBoy 26 could be.  The elusive scribbler was i

Gaydar launch

A rural idyll

Fri, 17th September 2010

Book Guild author Claire Blinko moved up to the remote and beautiful Black Isle area of Scotland, and it is from there that she gained the inspiration to write her forthcoming children's book It's Friday!  - a magical adventure for first time readers that reflects her keen interest in wildlife and the natural world.  Claire now lives on a farm with her partner, four r

A rural idyll

A Summer of Stories and Signings!

Fri, 10th September 2010

Book Guild has had the busiest Summer ever, full to bursting with author events.

A Summer of Stories and Signings!

Nomination for Maritime Media Awards

Fri, 10th September 2010

We are delighted that CALL THE HANDS by Roger Paine has been shortlisted for the Maritime Media Awards.  These awards are given to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to maritime journalism, maritime literature or media documentaries.  The winners will be announced at the Awards dinner attended by Lady Mountbatten, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, First Sea Lord and senior

Nomination for Maritime Media Awards

Roving Wrinkly on ITV

Fri, 3rd September 2010

Book Guild author Mary Edmonds will be talking about her forthcoming book, "The Roving Wrinkly" on ITV's popular magazine show This Morning on 29th September.  Viewers can tune in and see Mary chatting, telling her travel tales and talking about her exciting life experiences.

Roving Wrinkly on ITV

Elma Dangerfield Award Won

Fri, 13th August 2010

The prestigious Elma Dangerfield Award has been won by a Book Guild author!  Anne Fleming's book Byron the Maker has carried off the highly regarded academic prize.

Elma Dangerfield Award Won

A Happy Event

Fri, 13th August 2010

On a more personal note, the Book Guild is delighted to announce a happy event!  Annie Stewart, author of delightful children's book The Adventures of Wilf, has just announced her engagement to the Manager of her local Waterstones.  Cupids arrow found its mark during a book signing at the store.  Here at BG we like to think that all our authors live Happily Ever After....

A Happy Event

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