Posted by Monica Cardenas on 23 January 2023, in Uncategorized
Congratulations to long-time member of Byte the Book, Kate Fridriks, whose bestselling debut, Real Gone Kid, has just been published by Steel Thistle Press Ltd. Set in 1984, her adult, coming-of-age novel tells the story of a 16-year-old girl who secretly takes up boxing (at a time when women didn't box), in order to defend herself and her vulnerable younger sister, on the mean streets of a sectarian steel town in Scotland. Now available to order in all good book stores, and on Amazon here: https://amzn.eu/d/4KAialM.
Elizabeth Fippouli adapted Alexander The Great: Between Dreams and Imagination for the British Library. Alexander is hungry for knowledge as he travels ever onwards to new places, even to ‘the end of the earth’. In his world, wisdom and greatness are acquired from other cultures and through initiative and bravery. The performance is framed around the dreams of the philosopher Aristotle, who pushes his pupil Alexander, and the audience, in and out of fantasy worlds that challenge his thinking as a leader. A not-to-miss adaptation that pulls from history, philosophy, myth and the contemporary world to propose a new idea around greatness. Byte The Book members can claim one of five free tickets on a first come, first served basis. Performances are on 2, 3 and 4 February. Email info@bytethebook.com for details.
Our favourite author mindset and marketing coach, Kelly Weekes, is hosting a four-week course called The Visible Author. It is designed to help authors understand and move past fears and worries and step confidently into creating and sharing content to promote themselves and their books. Space is limited: https://kelly-weekes.teachable.com/p/the-visible-author.
Members can claim a 15% discount on the Infinite Blue Writing Retreat, taking place in Paleros Bay, Greece, 20-27 May. Byte The Book member Elizabeth Fipplouli will be on hand, offering guidance on non-fiction work, as will experts on writing fiction. Details are online here.
