The Adventure Continues

My adventure that is. I am pleased to be able to say that I have signed a further contract with Austin Macauley for the second book of Gummy's adventures. More about that later.

Meanwhile I have been busy promoting story writing in general, and my book in particular.

You can read about my visits to the libraries in Stafford and Stone in August in another of my blogs.
I spent the day on Wednesday 11th October at Barlaston First School. I had been invited to read some of the stories from "The Adventures of Gummy the Goldfish" to the boys and girls of years 1 and 2 and then to talk about story writing and host a question and answer session with years 3 and 4, much to the excitement of my twin grandchildren who are in year 4 and did not know I was going to be in school ! I was also invited back on Friday 13th to read to the nursery classes. I had a really lovely time and am waiting for a further invite. I know the school like my book as they have a copy in each class and copies in the school library.....Thank you.

I should have been at another school on Friday 30th October, but the weather had other ideas. I was on my way to Picknalls School in Uttoxeter but, having taken 45 minutes to do 2 miles with another 12 to go, and it already being past 9a.m with the roads becoming more flooded, I was forced to abandon my journey. I have since been booked to visit them in March 2024 around World Book Day. I have also received an invitation to another local school, also in March 2024 My latest event was a book signing session as part of a craft fair in a local Community Hall. The St Michael's Community Hall in my home town of Stone held the craft fair last Saturday 18th November so I took my place amongst the jewellery stalls, the hair accessory stalls and the scented soap stalls to sign copies of my book. It was by far the most successful event I have attended so far to promote my book.

Now, back to volume 2. Six more stories with new friends for Gummy including a Clam, a Skate and a character who you might have heard of. No more spoilers. It is early days yet, but the contract is signed and production is under way... Watch this space.

Until next time

Best wishes Dennis & Gummy

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