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Local Author Delighted With the Reception of Her New Book

By Martin Giles Book fans crowded in the GUArt Gallery in Swan Lane on Thursday evening (July 6) to attend the launch of The Truth Has Arms And Legs by…

Dragon Book Review: The Truth Has Arms And Legs by Local Author, Alice Fowler

By Hugh Coakley This is a delightful and beautifully written book of short stories of yearning and discovering and of defiance and independence. The Truth Has Arms And Legs by…

Dragon Book Review: The Fox, the Whale and the Wardrobe – a Collection of Poems by Dónall Dempsey

By Hugh Coakley The launch of a new book, The Fox the Whale and the Wardrobe, by local poet Dónall Dempsey treated the invited audience to poems and songs of children…

Dragon Book Review: King Alfred’s Daughter, the Heroine who was Written out of History

By Hugh Coakley I loved this book, King Alfred’s Daughter by Guildford-based author David Stokes. I revelled in the history, the drama and intrigue, the battles and the perspective of…

Brenda’s Book Is Full Of Guildford Memories

By David Rose People interested in their local history and those who like a bit of nostalgia, know it’s the sharing of memories and stories that reveal so much of…

Notice: Storyteller Writes New Children’s Book ‘Surrey Hills Superheroes’

Local author and storyteller Steve Markwell said he wants people to “discover the magic of the Surrey Hills, breathe deeply, and find your inner Superhero”, and he has written a…

Book Review: ‘Lumberjills Britain’s Forgotten Army’ Brings Gender Stereotypes Crashing Down

By Alice Fowler This week marks the 80th anniversary of the Women’s Timber Corps, a branch of the Women’s Land Army that worked in Britain’s forests during the Second World…

Worplesdon Author Has Thriller Published

By Alice Fowler  Just over two years ago, Jacqueline Sutherland sat in the car park of Thorpe Park, writing a chapter of her novel while rain poured down the windscreen…

Book Review: Hawker’s Early Jets – Dawn Of The Hunter

By Paul Robinson Having been involved professionally in aircraft engineering for 46 years and having a particular interest in British post-war aviation, Christopher Budgen’s book Hawker’s Early Jets – Dawn…

Inspirational 16-year-old Shows Us How to Face Challenges

By Martin Giles Getting published is a challenge for any budding author but Rowan Todd, who lives off Woodbridge Road in Guildford, has already achieved it. She said: “Ever since…