BREAKING NEWS: GREAT MAGAZINE COVERAGE!

I am delighted that Dragonstone is receiving more press coverage.  The article is being covered in the following magazine if you are interested in purchasing. Excellent gloss look! Thank you Chris Breese!

You can check a clearer image on https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=497243500336595&set=a.154028667991415.32581.139139799480302&type=1&theater&notif_t=like In fact, why not join my FB page and be apart of a great new journey...

FANTASTIC NEWS - MAJOR EVENT FOR DRAGONSTONE!!

Dragonstone has officially been invited to represent Nottingham and take part at the regional,  national and international event: The Robin Hood Festival located at Sherwood Forest, Nottingham.

No official details or promotional details have been released, though I'll be there on opening ceremony on Monday 5th of August and again on the Saturday 10th of August, when all the jousting  occurs - a perfect setting!

Please come along to the festival, it is going to be fantastic!

There will be a wide range of media there, so some excellent opportunities for myself and the book.

For those who haven't read Dragonstone, Sherwood Forest is one of the locations mentioned, which also has some jousting happening here. Read the chapter: Fear, Forest and the Unexpected: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dragonstone-Legend-Prophecy-James-Stuart/dp/0956250556/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1352662378&sr=1-1

A massive thank you to Nottingham County Council's: Gary Joynt, Izy Banton, Simon Redfern and Clare Morrell for their help, promotion, assistance and importantly, including me in their plans.

I will keep you all updated, but I am not expected to hear any more news until next month. If I do, you'll be all the first to know :)

Warm Regards
James

NEXT EVENT(S) BOOKING UPDATE!

Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce that I have been  invited to discuss and promote Dragonstone at the following venues on Monday, 20th of May, 2013:

10.30 - 12.00 Dunkirk Primary, years 5 and 6 (Appox 60 Children)

1.20 - 3.00pm Hyson Green St Mary's, years 5 and 6 (Appox 60 Children).

I am really looking forward to the events and I impart my thanks and gratitude to Sarah Coulson, local government, library services area manager, for organising this event.

Warm Regards
James

PS Just in case you were apart of the older school system. Below's list highlights the school years in relation to age within the United Kingdom. Dragonstone School uses the older school format, so year 7 under the the older system, would have been referred to as the 1st Years (meaning 1st year of the senior or secondary school).

Upper Sixth Form: 17-18
Lower Sixth Form: 16-17
Year 11: 15-16
Year 10: 14-15
Year 9: 13-14
Year 8: 12-13
Year 7: 11-12
Year 6: 10-11
Year 5: 9-10
Year 4: 8-9
Year 3: 7-8
Year 2: 6-7
Year 1: 5-6
Reception: 4-5

FANTASTIC: AMAZON ISSUE IS SORTED

The issue of Dragonstone and there being two versions of it are now resolved.; they'd obviously read my previous blog on the issue :)

The bogus version has finally been removed and the correct copy can now be accessed via the main search engine on Amazon - thank goodness for that!!

Currently, Amazon are showing one copy in stock at the moment, but their stocks are quickly replaced once out. Furthermore, if it shows there are 13 days to deliver ( shows only if stocks are out) , they are 'normally' quicker with their dispatching, so please do not be put off from purchasing it.

Warm Regards
James

BREAKING NEWS: DRAGONSTONE SCHOOL EVENT

Dear all,

Dragonstone has been pencilled in for a school event on May, 2Oth, 2013.

Details will be released as soon as I receive them.

Warm Regards
James

PS other events might come prior to this one, but it is the first one to come through.

WORLD BOOK DAY GALLERY

Here are some photos from the World Book Day event.Most of the photo's are of me in action. It was unfortunate that photo's couldn't be taken of the masses as minors were in the audience and there are various photographic regulations that have to be abided by as a consequence.

Hope you enjoy them, nevertheless. http://dragonstonebook.com/gallery.php (The main link can also be found on the main page.

MORE BREAKING PRESS NEWS

I am pleased to announce that the Nottingham Post will run another feature on Dragonstone. The due  release date is April 13!

This is fantastic news for Dragonstone!!!

I'll keep you informed on...

Enjoy your Friday!!!

POST BBC RADIO INTERVIEW THOUGHTS!

I thoroughly enjoyed today's interview with Gareth Evans; it was a great experience. I have listened back to the interview and I don't think I've said 'er' 'erm' as a pause, so many times haha as many as Boris Johnson :) What can I say, it was my first time and will develop that media clarity.  I was pleased with the responses though and if you listened to it, I hope that you enjoyed it...erm...er...

The support that I have received is tremendous and I thank the BBC for having my on the show.  The staff were terrific and I thank Michaela Atkins (studio producer) for arranging the interview and Gareth Evans for his warmth and genuine approach before, during and after the interview.

NOTTINGHAM PRESS - THE FULL REPORT

The link is the text to the article photo below. A lovely report, hope you enjoy it.

http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/magic-words-author-inspired-world-JK-Rowling/story-18313954-detail/story.html?fb_action_ids=10151277564266857&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582#axzz2Mi5PWkzr

DRAGONSTONE APPEARS ON BBC RADIO

If you can, please tune in to me talking about Dragonstone this Thursday (7th of March, 2013), 3.20-3.45pm on the BBC Radio.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p014wgg5

Warm Regards
James

NOTTINGHAM PRESS ON DRAGONSTONE

I am so pleased with this. Nice to get onto page 6 and take up the whole page :)

Thank you Chris Breese, reporter, for covering this for me and for helping to promote Dragonstone.

WORLD BOOK DAY - THE REPORT

First, I would like to thank Sarah Coulson for organising the event at the Hyson Green library to help celebrate World Book Day. I was humbled at the request and I look forward to working more with her and the local authority in the foreseeable future.

To the library staff that have read Dragonstone, I was excited to hear that you enjoyed the adventure. I know you are keen to find out what happens next and I promise that second novel is on the way...

Prior to the event starting, I had a visit from the Nottingham Evening Post, who took a series of pictures of myself to feature in one of the editions.  I’ve been informed that it will be on Monday, though this could change; I will update as soon as I hear.

I was exceptionally pleased on how the event went and, it was lovely to see that all the seats were filled with people, of all ages, from the local area. There was a tantalising vibe as the audience listened intensely and respectfully. In addition, there was some keen and excellent input from the audience, asking a range of questions about the story as well as several queries about my inspirations and myself. Furthermore, reading an extract from the novel, prompted additional questions about the story. 

After the formalities of the event had concluded, photographs were taken; however, not all will be published to the website, as various elements of privacy have to be  adhered and respected.

The arts and crafts session was fabulous. It was a joy to see the younger children getting busy, creating a variety of magickal items; the wizard hats were excellent!!

I was more than happy to sign several copies of Dragonstone and, I sincerely hope that you enjoy this new magickal and fantastical adventure.

I was delighted with the feedback from the staff. I was unaware the questions about my ‘performance’ were requested from the general public and I was thrilled at the response. I look forward to the official, Nottingham City Council, Library Services, response that will be made available to the general public via my website and Dragonstone social media networks.

This was the start of a brand new book tour for Dragonstone, the details of which I will be releasing over the coming weeks.

I look forward to sharing more of the Dragonstone journey with you all.

Next stop: BBC Radio Nottingham.

Warmest Regards,

James

MORE BREAKING DRAGONSTONE PUBLICITY NEWS:

Having just spoken with a reporter from the, Nottingham Evening Post; they have decided to run a story on Dragonstone and will be there at the World Book Day event. A picture will be taken, prior to the event starting and a story should run in Monday's edition. I will update as I receive more information. 

Enjoy your Friday evening.

Regards
James