Ambia Khatun has something to smile about – she’s just had her debut novel published. The first in a series of six, Black Dragon, was picked by US publishers, Xlibris and is now available in paperback.
“This is very exciting for me. When I got the first copy of my published book I was in shock. [...]
Posted: July 2nd, 2009 by Lee | Filed under Latest News
NBC Universal-owned cable network Sci-Fi has acquired the UK pay-TV rights to fantasy drama Legend of the Seeker (two seasons of 22×60′) from Disney-ABC-ESPN Television.
The story centres on woodsman Richard Cypher, played by Australian actor Craig Horner, who unwittingly possesses magical powers. He becomes duty-bound to use his skills against an evil tyrant named Darken [...]
Posted: July 2nd, 2009 by Lee | Filed under Terry Goodkind
A high-profile group of children’s authors, publishers, teachers and librarians is calling on the government to make school libraries statutory. Signatories to a petition to Number 10 include Philip Pullman, Horrid Henry creator Francesca Simon and former children’s laureate Michael Rosen, as well as the general secretary of the National Union of Teachers Christine Blower, [...]
Posted: July 2nd, 2009 by Lee | Filed under Philip Pullman
Bill Nighy has confirmed that he will be appearing in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows.
Speaking to The Independent, the actor announced that he had just been offered a role in the final instalment of the magical franchise.
“I don’t think I’m allowed to say it but I’m going to be in the next Harry Potter [...]
Posted: July 2nd, 2009 by Lee | Filed under JK Rowling
Fans of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series and JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings should check out an exciting new adventure about to hit the streets.
Set in the 13th century, Rise Of The Bludgens (The Fourth Breed: Book 1) by Marcus Redgrave is due for release this summer with all of the markings of [...]
Posted: July 2nd, 2009 by Floresiensis | Filed under JK Rowling, JRR Tolkien
A building which is believed to have inspired Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien is to have a 21st-century overhaul.
The gatehouse at Edgbaston Reservoir is to have tens of thousands of pounds of work done to make it suitable for modern-day use.
The improvements will include new doors and toilets, the installation of [...]
Posted: July 1st, 2009 by Lee | Filed under JRR Tolkien
Wizards, ghouls, and magic are not things that are often associated with Southwest Missouri, but a local author is delving into the land of fantasy with her new book. Katy Rogers is currently a student at Missouri State and the author of recently published Daughters of Merlin.
Since its release in 2005, the Twilight series [...]
Posted: July 1st, 2009 by Lee | Filed under JK Rowling, Stephenie Meyer
Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger will be at Shenley Walled Gardens for a production of children’s classic Wind in the Willows this weekend.
The book by Kenneth Grahame will be brought to life on Saturday by theatre company Heartbreak Productions.
The adventure story will see the four unlikely heroes battle with the scheming stoats and wheedling weasels [...]
Posted: July 1st, 2009 by Lee | Filed under Kenneth Grahame
The search is on to find youngsters with star quality to compete in Wyre’s Got Talent.
It will include circus skills, free family sports, discounted swimming at the neighbouring Fleetwood Leisure Centre, Lord of the Rings stage fighting and a book signing by Spook’s Apprentice writer Joseph Delaney.
Joseph Delaney is a retired English teacher living [...]
Posted: July 1st, 2009 by Lee | Filed under Joseph Delaney
Philip Pullman will work alongside volunteers at Oxfam’s flagship book store in Oxford as part of the Bookfest festival.
The award-winning fantasy writer will be in the shop in St Giles on Saturday — and sign copies of his books for fans.
Mr Pullman’s appearance is part of Bookfest, which runs for a fortnight from Friday, to [...]
Posted: July 1st, 2009 by Lee | Filed under Philip Pullman
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