Tomorrow is the release of my second book!

My book launch is tomorrow! This has been an extremely long time coming and I’m exciting to share this event with my friends and family as I share my work and experiences. 

Fortunately, the event is sold out, and I’ll get to launch the release of my second book, ‘Tales of a Backwater Journalist’, which focuses on my years working in newspapers. These were some of my best years in the industry and I’m eager to share all my experiences and memories from that tumultuous time. 

It will be a night of celebration and fundraising for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, so don’t forget to bring your cash or card with you as we’ll be doing a fun raffle. 

I’ll be reading sections of my book and will be joined by my book mentor Lis McDermott, my publishing partner Asha Clearwater Thornton of Turquoise Tiger, and my cartoonist Morgan Gleave who will share their part in my journey and how they help others too. 

It’s not JUST a book launch! You’ll have a brilliant evening of entertainment where you’ll be greeted with a welcome drink, and a free buffet will be provided. You will then have two amazing visitors for the event. 

The fabulous Alastair Greener will be the MC for the evening. Alastair Greener is a leading UK-based speaker and expert in communication skills, with a particular focus on generational dynamics within workforces and organisations. He is currently writing his first book on generational communication. 

For your entertainment we’ll also have Helena Eden performing an amazing song set. As a performer she is lively and spirited, bouncing with energy, and her effervescence on stage is matched only by her bubbliness off it. I’ve always loved hearing Helena perform. She has a rich and powerful, deep and mellow, pure and soulful sound. Her material, be it cover or original, swings from hard hitting guitar driven rock, jazz and blues to intimate heartfelt ballads. She has a powerful tongue in cheek audience control and can communicate with people on every level. 

I’m grateful to the team at RWB Auctions for allowing us to use their beautiful gallery and meeting space – the View – for this event. I’ve worked with founder Jon for over five years and have supported the auction house to manage their PR since opening. It’s fitting that I’m able to hold my book launch in collaboration with a valued client.