Sean Williams Books Signing

Kylie Ladd Book Signing

Kate Forsyth Author Event - March 26 2013

Bookshop of Events

This month is a jam packed action time for us! Not only is Christmas fast approching, but we have a few author events in tow. 

Tony Park, author of DARK HEART is at the Marion Cultural Centre on Thursday 8th November from 7.30 -8.30.

Chris Masters, author of JONESTOWN and UNCOMMON SOLDIER BRAVE COMPASSIONATE AND TOUGH: THE MAKING OF AUSTRALIAS MODERN DIGGERS on 22 November at the Marion Cultural Centre 7.30pm -8.30pm. 

Then Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will be signing copies of his new book 50 SHADES OF GREY MATTER here at Collins Booksellers Edwardstown, Castle Plaza Shopping Centre at 1.00pm Friday 30th November.

These are fantastic events and we hope to see you there for them!!

Duncan Lay Book Signing - Bridge of Swords

We are having Duncan Lay, author of the Dragon Sword Histories instore on Friday at 10:30am for a signing. His new book 'Bridge of Swords' has just been released and it looks like it's going to be a fantastic read. 

Sendatsu is a hunted man. His people, even his own father, want him dead. Cast out of his home, he finds himself in a strange new land, desperate to find a way to return to his children.

Alone in the land of Vales, Sendatsu is forced to rely on his talents as a fighter to survive. His skills are welcomes by two fugitives - Huw and Rhiannon - who are hurrying to alert the peaceful people of Vales to an impending invasion. When no one will believe them, Sendatsu becomes the wildcard in a fight for freedom.

Three centuries of lies and deceit are about to burst into bloody life around Sendatsu - when the last thing he wants is to be a hero.

Come in and say g'day and pick up a copy! If you are unable to come in that day, just let us know and we can save a copy for you and get it signed.

Duncan Lay - Bridge of Swords - Background, Heroes and Villians Part 2

Here is the second part of Duncan's tale :D

Lastly - The Villians!

KING WARD

He knows the other lands have slid backwards into the mud since Dokuzen locked itself away from the world 300 years ago. His dream is to see a new golden age – and he will make it happen with fire and sword. Only united can the countries pool their knowledge and rise once more.

Brutal conquest and slavery are but the by-products of his glorious vision for the world.

His armies are the biggest, the best-trained and the best-armed and have never known defeat. Every country he has invaded have fallen to them.

His capital, Cridianton, is now a place of learning and culture, grace and art – albeit supported on the back of slavery. To show his people the glorious future that awaits them and to take their minds off the high taxes that will cost, he has the finest performers from across the country amuse and amaze in his court.

But while his armies rampage through the south, to his north are two growing problems.

He wants the Velsh mines and farms but not the expense of invasion, so plans to send bands of warriors north to plunder and terrorise the Velsh until they beg to come under his protection.

And he also has his eyes on Dokuzen and the treasures that await behind a magical barrier, for his health is slowly failing after 20 years on the throne and not even bedding the most beautiful young women from across the country can restore his youth …

LORD JAKEN

Ruler of the Tadayoshi clan, he is determined to see his clan rise to control not just Dokuzen but the whole world. His son Sendatsu unwittingly provided him with proof that the barrier around Dokuzen was not put up to keep the barbarians out – but to protect them from the clans. With this knowledge allied to the power of Dokuzen, he knows he can fashion an empire.

Jaken tried to control Sendatsu but has now been forced to send warriors out into Vales to try and bring his errant son back, so he can control how and when revolution comes to Dokuzen. He also has a spy within the Magic-weaver ranks and plots to use them to overthrow Dokuzen’s ruler, Daichi, then take control himself.

SUMIKO

Centuries ago, for reasons lost in the mists of time, the Magic-weavers rebelled against the rulers of Dokuzen but were broken and thrown outside society.

As guardians of the magical barrier that protects Dokuzen, they are vital to society but they exist on the outskirts, despised by the nobles and feared by the commoners, denied the respect and honour they deserve.

Sumiko’s life is devoted to restoring the Magic-weavers to power and ruling Dokuzen. To her, it does not matter which clan a person is from, only that they have magical powers. She knows the barrier around Dokuzen is fading, as the magic fades within Dokuzen and soon the clans will have to rejoin the world. Her plan is for it to happen under her control – and then for her control to spread across the other lands.

On August 24 at 10:30 am we will be having Duncan instore signing copies of his new book. If you have been tantalised (like I have) by these segments, then pop into the store and grab a copy for Duncan to sign for you. IF you can't make it, just let us know on 

(08) 8277-8857 and we can organise something for you!

Duncan Lay Signing Facebook Sheet 

Kim Falconer and Castle Plaza Bookshop – A Virtual Signing this Thursday!

 

On Thursday, September 15, between 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm something new is happening.  We’re calling it a virtual signing, an innovation thanks to global technology, the internet and great minds thinking alike.

In one reality, this event will be held at 

Castle Plaza Bookshop
Shop T54 Castle Plaza, 992 South Rd Edwarstown
Adelaide, South Australia.

In another reality, it will be held wherever you are –  anywhere in the entire time space continuum that has a computer and a phone line.

The Virtual Signing is a way for readers to connect with their favourite authors, chat, ask questions, share revelations and get a signed copy of their latest book. Not so new an idea? It is when you take into account the author may be thousands of kilometres away from said reader.

Castle Plaza books, (and perhaps a book store nearer you), are bringing  authors and readers together who can’t physically make it into the store for signings. Instead, they will be having a Skype session at the store! You walk in, browse the bookshelf, select the next book in the series you’re after and sit down in front of the shop computer to chat, face to face in real time, with Kim. She will sign a bookplate (by cover artist Aaron Briggs) just for you that comes with your purchase while chatting about all things Earth and Gaela!

Not in the area to get your book? You can still SKYPE on the conference line and not miss out!

We say: The first Skype signing will be with the lovely Kim Falconer. All of Kim’s books will be available to purchase on the day and she will be sending out signed bookplates to be put into the books or you can pick up one pre-signed on the day!
Kim is the author of the Quantum  Enchantment and the Quantum Encryption series. Her new book ‘Journey by Night‘ is out September 1, 2011. Voyager Books, Imprint of Harper Collins is also hosting fantastic blog posts from various Voyager authors so go check them out.