The author aims to ignite a writing revolution by challenging conventional rules and encouraging unrestricted creativity. With a passionate call to action, Beverley Ward inspires writers to break free from limitations and embrace their imagination fully. The book serves as a manifesto for those looking to redefine their writing journey and explore new possibilities in storytelling.
Part love story, part grief memoir, Dear Blacksmith recounts the author’s brief and unconventional love affair with 'Blacksmith Paul', a maverick who lived out on the moors in the Peak District – and the heart-rending details of her grief after his sudden death, just eight months into their relationship.Adapted from the much-loved blog Swimming Through Clouds, the story is told through a series of searingly-honest diary entries, reflections, and poems addressed to the Blacksmith. In a heartfelt rejection of 'stiff upper lip' culture, 'Writer Beverley' sheds all inhibitions to examine grief at its most raw and brutal; from planning her love’s funeral with a family that she’d never met, to learning to live alone again following the loss both of her soulmate and her mother, a few weeks earlier.A complex journey from the depths of sorrow to the beginnings of recovery, this book is a work of extraordinary sincerity; and ultimately, a hard-earned testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
Archie Nolan navigates the challenges of being a donor-conceived twin while his class studies 'family.' Tasked with creating a family tree, Archie struggles with sharing his background, contrasting with his sister Jemima's openness. The story intertwines a mystery involving a vampire in their village, adding an adventurous twist. Through engaging illustrations, the narrative delves into themes of difference, friendship, and familial connections, making it a relatable and entertaining read for tweens and young teens.