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My Rocky Ride Through Life

This story tells about my humble beginnings, and then leading up to starting my own business after working for someone else.

Then after a short time the factory unit was broken into, so we had to start again from the beginning, building up the business during difficult times.

There's No Present Like ...Time

This unique book of quirky tales and poems was written to support my partner during cancer treatment.

So very proud of these writings in the face of adversity, I thought it would be endearing to share my stories with a global audience.

Crazy by Default

With the authority and permission from the voices in her head, she threw the lamp on the front door of the hut and stood there elated; as she watched the flames climb the stairs and unto the front door. The fire began to spread quickly, and so her excitement…

She stood there in a trance as the flames climbed higher onto the hut, the voice in her head were cheering her on.

Renetha Fenton

Life can be very difficult at times, but being home alone can be an inspiration to a lot of things. It gives you the opportunity to sort out your distraught, difficult and complicated life. You can become a doctor, lawyer or police officer, rather than being a lonely housewife. This book consists of things that happen in everyday life.

A collection of poems to inspire reflecting on life experiences. Love, loss and hope are all there. There is something to touch all of your “Heart’s Emotions”

Life Through Poetry

What is love? How did you experience it? And what role does it play in your life? In this book, I freed myself from fear and allowed my senses to speak to me. I found peace in doing so and realised that “with truth, we can heal”.

Love, family, infancy and self-discovery are the themes explored in this book. I talk about my first love, my relationship with my dad, and how I came to discover that my mother and I shared the same dream “I guess those umbilical cords tied up not just our lives but our dreams too... ”

This is Life Through Poetry and I hope you find truth in it.

Faith

This book depicts a heartfelt journey that explores the intricate ideology of the human spirit, destiny, and the evolution of consciousness.
Step into Faiza Ali’s poetic realm and lose yourself in a faithful journey of love, disbelief, and hope. Her dad has succeeded in teaching her that for every wound there is a soothing balm.
Life is a beautifully mingled thread of bliss and distress, a new sun will however always rise. Every trial occurs to polish you and whoever expects the divines’ mercy should be beneficent. She hopes anyone who can connect can take away a message to always be positive.

My Inspiring Journey

"My Inspiring Journey (This Far)" traces Saul Jawara's life from Gambian childhood to adulthood in Sweden. Saul highlights life and culture in Gambia. In Sweden, he navigates challenges, and opportunities embracing a new culture.

Working in Sudan was also an enlightening phase for him to learn and grow.

Saul's career success stems from discipline, and his people-centric approach, adopting a leadership and management style with an open-door ethos.

Addressing Africa's brain drain, Saul advocates talent retention through strengthened institutions and democracy.

This memoir, a tapestry of diverse experiences, aims to inspire others to embrace transformative life stages in their unique journeys.

Writing Examples

Writing Examples is the perfect way to take your writing skills to the next level. This book offers 12 different types of writing styles e.g., creative writing, arguments and letters etc. with detailed explanations of each. With practice and application, you will quickly learn how to craft an essay or a story with style, depth, and clarity. Each example demonstrates how to engage readers and maintain their interest. It also has a glossary at the end to check words that you are unsure of.

Diana’s letter

"Diana’s letter” explores tranquility, weaving a serene tapestry up to certain ideas. It delves into history, an ever-flowing river without a fixed point in time but with a known destination, anchored by vivid depictions of an alternate realm revolving around Princess Diana. Although the concept at play may evoke reminiscences of Philip K. Dick's opus, "The Man in the High Castle", the 'letter' does not venture into such magnitude. It adheres to a solitary temporal trajectory, albeit with temporal undulations, offering the reader a cultural voyage through an unfamiliar past. Within these pages lies an opportunity for introspection, a journey deserving contemplation on some aspects."

Diana’s letter

"Diana’s letter” explores tranquility, weaving a serene tapestry up to certain ideas. It delves into history, an ever-flowing river without a fixed point in time but with a known destination, anchored by vivid depictions of an alternate realm revolving around Princess Diana. Although the concept at play may evoke reminiscences of Philip K. Dick's opus, "The Man in the High Castle", the 'letter' does not venture into such magnitude. It adheres to a solitary temporal trajectory, albeit with temporal undulations, offering the reader a cultural voyage through an unfamiliar past. Within these pages lies an opportunity for introspection, a journey deserving contemplation on some aspects."

My Life in the 3 Continents

This book tells the story of Kiran’s Journey from her childhood to the present day.
Her memories of the three Continents she was connected to. From a happy life and the freedom she so cherished, thrown into a life of an abusive marriage.
The strength she plucked up to escape her abuser, for her children’s sake, and going as far as changing her identity.
Her struggles, her achievements, and her survival. Making her a stronger person after enduring her ordeal.

The Adventures of Amby the Ambulance

Welcome to the story of an Emergency Ambulance called Amby. This story is for children and follows Amby on one of his many Emergencies the story also gives a safety message.
At the back of the book, is a handy Emergency First Aid Memory Jogger Chart, to help remind parents what to do when helping their sick or injured child prior to the arrival of an Ambulance.
The purchase of this book also helps raise charitable funds for a UK-based Ambulance Staff Charity that helps sick or injured Ambulance Staff. Let the Adventures of Amby the Ambulance begin.

The Magical Arena

Long ago the Gods promised, when darkness rises, a hero would come who would lay waste the dark ones of war! That was long ago, the ancient words lost among the scriptures and old texts.
Now a child is born to a simple life, but after befriending an old man his life is thrown into chaos.
In a world in which armies clash and empires stand or fall. In a land he no longer recognises nor understands. Lost, alone, hunted and enslaved. His only hope of survival is to set off on a path which he must accept as destiny.

In The World Of Spud

This is the story about Spud. He’s been grown to maturity in Ted’s garden by the cabbage patch right between the scallions and the cherry tomatoes. Spud was proud of his patch, his full name was Spudnik Kosco Lettuce and all the other lettuces were dark green with envy, as Spud was freshly washed, light and crispy and ready to be a salad!

The Banterless Breakfast Mystery

Jack and his amazing friend Walter, a spud with special superpowers help GP make a very sad day alright again.

It’s OK to feel sad, but it’s also OK to be happy again, and sometimes it even involves chips!

Michael Ede

Michael is a British-Nigerian business polymath, writer, entrepreneur, football agent, project manager, mentor, and investor. He’s the MD/CEO of Uplift11 Sports – one of the UK’s fastest growing sports management agencies and Maigmike Consulting, an IT service management and consulting firm for the modern age. He has over 18 years’ experience working within the IT domain, having worked for some of the world’s biggest financial institutions, biopharma giants and consulting firms including HSBC, Barclays, Bank of Ireland, Santander, Lloyds Banking Group, AstraZeneca, Capgemini, and WIPRO Technologies amongst others. He’s a member of the prestigious Forbes Business Council – the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners. Michael also runs his personal blog post on his official website (https://michaelede.com).

The Poems’ of John Wm. Giles

I wish to thank everyone at Maple Publishers for all their kindness and support, in publishing my book of Poetry. A special thank you to Ruby, Pam and the Team, who have produced a very beautiful printed copy of my Poetry book.

In the collection, readers, both present and future, will discover a tapestry of poetry encompassing narratives, poignant moments, surreal experiences, darkness, love, and loss.

Marion Shepherd

Marion was born in Inverness, Scotland and was brought up in Wales. She has also been fortunate to live in other wonderful parts of the UK including the Shetland Islands, Cornwall and Gloucestershire.
Marion now lives with her family in the beautiful cathedral city of Worcester. All the locations have influenced the backdrops to her novels.
After running her own business as a professional practitioner of Hypnotherapy for 11 years, Marion had to retire due to health issues.
Marion has always been interested in what makes people tick; their motivations, how the mind works and fuels their behaviors. She uses her professional knowledge for character development when writing.

Jonathan Joy

Born in London in 1950 Jonathan Joy was five when the family moved to Sussex. Having completed his schooling at East Grinstead Grammar School. Jonathan returned to London twenty years later. Studying Graphics and Illustration at St. Martin’s School of Art. Leading to a working life mostly spent researching, illustrating and writing. Examples of Jonathan’s work can be found in the pottery reports of Canterbury Archaeological Trust. A town- trail for Minehead, Somerset, and the Skibbereen Famine Trail, West Cork, Ireland. Retired and now living in Lincoln. Jonathan works as a volunteer, researching documents for inclusion in exhibitions at the new Visitors Centre at Lincoln Cathedral.

Oliver Hilditch

As featured on Observer

A 14-year-old from Bognor Regis, empowered by a diagnosis of dyslexia, has published a book

Chichester Free School student Oliver Hilditch had never felt confident writing essays, book reports or short stories.

Emma Haywood

‘Brains, Beauty and a Big Heart 💓 That’s how a real life Border Collie Dog is best described as. This is the first book produced by Collie Creations Ltd and is focused on this extraordinary breed of dog.

There is so much love for our adorable furry friends. The book has been launched to give the younger members of our generation a combination of cartoon characters based on a farm that is relatable to real life. There is so much about farming life and Tessie Dog is the perfect character to follow’.

Emma is a Psychology Student at a London University. One of her greatest passions in life is dogs, especially Border Collies. Having spent most of her life living near the Derbyshire Countryside, which is Sheep Dog territory, Emma has moved to London to continue with her studies but also to aid the development of the Tessie Dog brand.

Sasha Goff

As featured on Observer

Sasha’s foray into children’s story books was fuelled by a quite contrasting genre – horror.

That is the unique horror of lockdown serendipitously coinciding with the start of maternity leave, with a 2 year already desperate for nonstop housebound entertainment.

Sabeen's Family

As featured on BBC

A cookbook never conceived before….

This is no ordinary cookbook; indulge in a flavorful journey, celebrating the inspiring story of Sabeen Mansoor through her amazing food. Starting from childhood until her sad demise due to Covid-19 at the young age of 43, it contains her mouth-watering recipes, life events and anecdotes on Pakistani culture.

John Taylor

As featured on Sunderland Echo

An award-winning historian has written a book which looks in detail at Sunderland’s Victoria Hall tragedy which claimed 183 lives.

Two years of tireless work went into John Taylor’s new publication which focuses on the disaster of 1883.

The tragedy happened when the children were crushed in the stampede for free toys during a show and John’s book is a 210-page look at the children who were involved that day.

Nick Shingleton

The fantasy romance, Godless, is Nick’s debut novel.

Nick J Shingleton was born and grew up on the South East coast of England. She travelled before completing a BA in Scriptwriting for Film and Television. Having relocated back to the South East, Nick completed a Masters in Creative Writing, and continues to bring a little chaos into her partner’s life.