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“Every child is a natural born writer”
Welcome to the Spark of Brilliance poetry book. All of the poems featured in this volume are the top 30 finalists from our first poetry competition, and were composed by Surrey primary school children in Years 5 and 6.
The children wrote poems on the themes Space, Autumn, My Family, My Pet, My School and My Favourite Place. It was extremely hard to pick a winner. Look inside to see who we chose!
Which is your favourite poem?
Paperback, 68 pages, £8.99
Children’s poetry
Mastering the Wolf is a history of policing and law enforcement over the last 40-plus years in the UK and beyond.
In an engaging, gritty, and authentically moving memoir, with a career in public service that spans the Army, Northern Ireland, the effect and fall out of the Miners’ Strike, the Animal Liberation Front, undercover policing, domestic violence, child abuse and protection, the Task Force, and then Iraq, this book is a roller-coaster of a ride.
Fast-paced and packed with action and humour, Colin details the fear, loss, pain, sadness, and disappointment, amidst the pride, gratitude and overwhelming joy of the friendship and camaraderie felt from colleagues and the deep, unconditional love he feels for his children.
These are the words of a very compassionate man who has pursued in what he believes. Mastering the Wolf is a highly personal story of public service that will resonate with many.
Paperback, 375 pages
Non-fiction; memoir; inspirational
Published: 22nd February 2022
Harry and Laura are the perfect couple. But when Harry is diagnosed with early-onset dementia, the cracks soon start to appear. Struggling to cope, when his wife then asks for a divorce, his whole world crumbles. Can his beautiful, mysterious new client, the beguiling Serena, save him from himself, or is there more to her than meets the eye?
Shirin Azad is an ex-headhunter, investor and philanthropist from London, where she currently resides with her family.
Shirin’s lifelong pursuit has been to become an author. She penned many romance dramas throughout university as a hobby but felt the early nineties to be ill-prepared for an ethnic minority female author. She laid her writing dream dormant and decided to enter the corporate world.
Over the last few years, Shirin has rediscovered her love for literature, particularly in romance, tragedy and drama. Shirin has finally picked up her pen again and embarked on her true passion, writing.
Paperback
Fiction: contemporary romance; drama; medical
Published: 24th November 2021
A personal and social history of coping with parental loss spanning seven decades.
When Dexter Moscow was 10 years old, his father passed away. Dexter was not allowed into the hospital to say goodbye.
Dexter is now seeking to help people who have experienced the death or loss of a parent when they were young. His mission is to highlight the ways it can adversely affect our entire lives when left unprocessed and offer strategies for overcoming its debilitating grip. Writing for men in particularly, Dexter relates his personal experiences of growing up without the guiding hand of a loving parent. He explores the ways the trauma negatively impacted his life and relationships and shares the mechanisms he has used to put this ever-present spectre to rest.
Dexter Moscow is a Keynote Speaker, Influencing Skills Coach and TV Presenter. He is the author of Stand Up & Sell, which teaches people how to become more persuasive and influential, when it really matters. Dexter is married, has identical twin sons and 4 grandchildren, and lives in London.
RRP £14.99
Paperback, 310 pages
Memoirs; self-help; coping with death & bereavement
Also available as an eBook
An award-winning transformational leader, Caroline is the only UK expert in the Total Release Experience® (TRE). Her unique non-talking, empowering five-step programme helps those suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally to find their inner peace and new freedom from the pain of their past. In 2019, Caroline was voted one of the UK’s Top 10 Women to Watch in Well-being.
£14.99
Paperback, 212 pages
Non-fiction; self-help; stress & trauma
Also available as an eBook and Audiobook
eBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LS5ZFJ3/
Audiobook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08WY891KN/
Andrea A Smith discusses how anxiety and stress are part of everyday life, and guides the reader to set down new ways of thinking, talking and behaving, regaining control of your life once more.
Andrea is a qualified Stress Resilience Coach, Author and Speaker. She is a Registered Nurse, has a Masters in Psychology, a Clinical Hypnosis Degree, and is qualified in Systemic Coaching, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Mindfulness
£15
Paperback, 260 pages
Non-fiction; self-help; personal development
Also available as an eBook and Audiobook
eBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NW2LDXW/
Audiobook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XM76VPY/
Voices of Courage is the vision of life coach and speaker Brenda Dempsey to bring extraordinary women together from around the globe to share their stories in an inspirational book of strength, courage, and transformation.
Brenda is a Publisher, Master Coach, Teacher, Mentor, Speaker and #1 International Bestselling Author. She has found a love of writing and uses this to assist other women in raising their voices with their own stories. She is a Scot who now lives in Surrey, UK.
£12.00
Paperback, 284 pages
Non-fiction; anthology; memoirs
Also available as an eBook
Voices of Hope brings you inspirational and heart-warming stories from women around the globe who found themselves in impossible, negative, or dangerous situations, but managed to summon up the courage and strength to raise themselves up and escape.
Brenda Dempsey is a Publisher, Master Coach, Teacher, Mentor, Speaker and #1 International Bestselling Author. She has found a love of writing and uses this to assist other women in raising their voices with their own stories. She is a Scot who now lives in Surrey, UK.
£15.00
Paperback, 450 pages
Non-fiction; anthology; memoirs
Also available as an eBook
Publisher and Anthologist Brenda Dempsey brings together 45 Voices to share their true stories of resilience, positivity and hope from a pandemic.
Each of the contributors are New-Found Heroes in their own way, baring their souls and finding the courage to allow themselves to be vulnerable, in a pandemic that in many ways unites us.
All profits of Resilient Voices will be donated to the NHS in gratitude for their commitment, dedication and going beyond the duty of their role to support, help and protect lives.
Brenda Dempsey is a Publisher, Master Coach, Teacher, Mentor, Speaker and #1 International Bestselling Author. She has found a love of writing and uses this to assist other women in raising their voices with their own stories. She is a Scot who now lives in Surrey, UK.
RRP £11.99
Paperback, 276 pages
Non-fiction; anthology; memoirs
Also available as an eBook
Join Karen as she takes a life-changing trip to the Antarctic which leads to her making an impulsive decision to leave the corporate world behind.
As she lives on a Russian base in the Antarctic dealing with angry sea lions, living and working in remote conditions and surrounded by stunning scenery, Karen discovers the courage to find a different way of living her life.
RRP £14.99
Paperback, 196 pages
Memoir; adventure; travel writing
Also available as an eBook and Audiobook
eBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0915WVZGP/
Audiobook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B098XWG46M/
An empowering anthology featuring 33 women from 5 continents sharing their phenomenal stories of transformation. The stories within this book illustrate how the women became broken and in their journey of repair, they have found golden threads that have made them whole again. As they transform, they are even more beautiful and have learned to know their value, just like the increased beauty and value of the Kintsugi bowls.
Ritu Sharma is a women empowerment ambassador and personal development trainer, professional speaker, educator and author. She is the founder and CEO of Kaushalya UK, an organisation that is dedicated to empowering women.
RRP £19.99
Paperback, 442 pages
Non-fiction; anthology; memoirs
Also available as an eBook
Enchantment is more than a book of poetry. It also contains charming stories with meaning and a lesson as well as potions that involve meditation and rituals. Written with a child-like wonder, many of the poems are written in verse with a rhythm of the soul and the beat of a loving heart, and draw upon nature and animas for inspiration.
Bella Donna, the Green Witch, speaks from her soul. Having worn the mask of an imposter for many years, Bella faced her demons and repelled the cloak of being ordinary to reveal a deeply passionate woman who found her true calling. Her vision is a world where people find their path to authentic Connection, Joy and Freedom.
RRP £14.99
Paperback, 210 pages
Poetry; short stories; rituals
Also available as an eBook
Barbara Angela Kealy delves into the mysterious, dark side of fantasy and crime, going behind the scenes of the show business world of lookalikes and tribute acts. Filled with deceit, scandal and lies, the reader gains an in-depth perspective of their lives and glamorous jobs. The drama, combined with a host of intriguing characters, including the Mafia, is themed around a powerful love story with many twists and turns along the way. This gripping crime, sometimes comedic book, will leave you on the edge of your seat, wanting more.
Barbara is Joan Collins lookalike from London, who brings the lookalike world to reality in her captivating storytelling.
RRP £13.99
Paperback, 406 pages
Fiction; crime thriller
Also available as an eBook
Colour is everywhere in our universe, from food and nature, to our homes and personalities. VIBE takes you on a journey of discovery through the energy, culture, psychology and spirituality behind colour in this beautiful, thought-provoking, fully-illustrated book. Each chapter will transport you to an incredible world of vibrant, rich colour. A unique collaboration of colour experts from around the world.
Heather Prince is a Spiritual Response Consultant and an established Author. She left the corporate world and trained as an interior designer utilising her love for colour. Heather was guided to write ‘VIBE’ to share the power of colour in the world today to raise our vibe.
Jo Baldwin Trott is a multi-dimensional mentor and coach, elevating businesses and their founders to a new spiritual level. She is an international best-selling author and publisher of ‘Women Leading. More. Now.’ (Baldwin Trott et al, 2020). Jo is a lecturer and professional speaker in entrepreneurism, personal brand and purpose.
Hardback, 240 pages
Non-fiction; coffee table book; society & culture; mind, body, spirit
Published: 11th November 2021
Re-Entry charts the fun adventures of intrepid explorers of space, Katie and Bren. Along their journey of self-discovery, Katie and Bren discover tools and techniques which they apply to their missions and themselves. Explore with Katie and Bren as they go on 12 missions, where they come across fears, anxieties, stress, aliens, and miscommunication. They learn how to overcome these obstacles so they can build their confidence, and for their Re-Entry to school, community and life.
Kevin Hill is the R.E.E.L. Expert ‐ Resilience Expert in Education and Life – and specialises in working with children, teens and middle‐aged men. Kevin is a multi‐award‐winning international coach and trainer. This is his first book for children.
RRP £9.99
Paperback, 64 pages
Children’s adventure stories; self-help; personal development
Also available as an eBook
This book is about educating young children to see themselves as unique and that being different is great. My Hair, My Choice is a book that represents black and brown children as the hero.
Through exploring natural hair and hairstyles, children are empowered to have self-confidence through making decisions about how they want to show up in the world.
Claudia Bruce-Quartey is a Ghanian/German mother of two young children, currently living in Switzerland. She is passionate about empowering children and women to be bold and fearless. Claudia is a champion of diversity and inclusion and believes that representation is key for the future success of underrepresented communities. Writing My Hair, My Choice is based on a personal experience Claudia’s 7-year-old daughter went through, and Claudia wanted to give her child a positive narrative about herself.
RRP £9.99
Paperback, 42 pages
Children’s short stories; poetry; multiculturalism
Grandpa used to love going out wearing his best shoes. He grew older and could no longer go out so his shoes stayed on the shoe rack. Grandpa’s shoes loved to hear the stories of the adventures of the other shoes, reminding him of all the fun he used to have. Then one day, Kevin, Grandpa’s grandson, had a weird experience… Find out what Grandpa’s shoes got up to with Kevin.
The story reflects a family living in a modern multi-cultural world where hopes, dreams and a bright future are all treasured.
Adesola Orimalade was born and raised in Nigeria, relocated to the United Kingdom some years ago and now calls himself a “citizen of the world”. As a child, he wanted to be an archaeologist, a pilot, a military officer and for some time even thought a career as a guitar-wielding rockstar was possible. Although his career plans evolved over time and he took time to earn a diploma and university degree, his aptitude first for drawing/painting and later crafting of fictional stories never went away. Adesola lives in Essex with his teenage daughter and seriously considering becoming a pet owner.
Paperback, 36 pages
Children’s fiction; short stories; multiculturalism; fantasy