Geoff Settle Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Gary's Dad Dave has just (I think) published a book about the woodland creatures along the lines of save the planet. I spotted it in Edwin Allen's yesterday when I was picking up supplies for the new Painting Club that me and Ag are launching later today at the Fearnhead Community Centre. It looks a very good read and reasonably priced. Well done I hope it goes well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks for your comments Geoff. You have somewhat pre-empted my launch on the Forum! I have indeed published a book, aimed at children (and parents, grandparents) which while it does not aim to save the planet, does have a subliminal "green" message. It's called "Jumbles Wood" and is inspired by a lot of things, including bedtime stories to a certain editor, various incidents we have reported in the Warrington area and elsewhere over the years, places I have seen on holiday and even the deliberations of Warrington's planning committee! It costs ?5.99 and if anyone wants one is available post free from WWW or from various shops in the Warrington area including Edwin Allen, Buttermarket Street, Small Talk in Horsemarket Street, Shelly's Restaurant in Bold Street, Pentangle (Hallmark) at Latchford, Laura's Choice at Lymm, The Sweet Shop at Lymm, The Clothes Box at Lymm, Burnett's Premier Store Higher Lane, Lymm, the Costcutter at Broomedge, Lymm, Pet's Pantry in London Road, Stockton Heath and Etc Etc in London Road, Stockton Heath. Early sales are encouraging, although I do not expect to become the next JK Rowling! [ 28.02.2008, 09:08: Message edited by: DS ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Dave are you doing a book signing session? Apologies for the early announcement but it looks really good & I just had to let everyone know. [ 21.02.2008, 08:31: Message edited by: Geoff Settle ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I am afraid I regard book signings in much the same way as I regard signed cricket bats or footballs. Someone offered me a bat signed by the England team once and I said: "But someone has scribbled all over it!" However, if anyone wants a defaced book, I am willing to sign it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Glad to hear it because I've just passed on your email address to somone from abroad who would like to buy a copy - hope you don't mind. I have asked them to see if you will kindly sign your book. I think it's a nice touch, I treasure my signed books. It means so much more especially if you've met the author - so I might pop around to the newsroom soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Now available online from Amazon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonymaillman Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Originally posted by DS: I am afraid I regard book signings in much the same way as I regard signed cricket bats or footballs. Someone offered me a bat signed by the England team once and I said: "But someone has scribbled all over it!" However, if anyone wants a defaced book, I am willing to sign it! I agree ......... I personally find nothing more annoying than a book (new or second hand) with unnecessary scribble in the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 OK, it's Jumbles Wood by DS. I'm off to Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 OOPS - sold out: 3. Jumbles Wood Jumbles Wood by David Skentelbery (Paperback - Dec 17, 2007) Currently unavailable No worries, I have PayPal pounds so if someone should tell me which bookseller to contact via email with my PayPal, I should be able to get a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Hi Jerry - my dad's book shouldn't have sold out because they can be made to order! You can buy it on line from the jumbles wood website here http://www.jumbleswood.com/notefromauthor.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Right. I ordered the paperback from Lulu and with U.S. postage it comes to $14.13 - through PayPal U.S. dollars. Looking forward to receiving it in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Jerry, there were two for sale in the Croft Art shop when I walked passed today, let me know if you are having problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Thanks for making the purchase, Jerry, although I should mention it is aimed at 8-10 year-olds! Don't know why it's unavailable from Amazon because it was a few weeks ago. But it costs less from Lulu and even less from me at WWW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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