My next event is on Saturday 17th November at the Blind Veteran’s Christmas Fair, Greenways, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BS. I’ll be there with my book ‘Unexpected Answers’. Doors open at 1pm and the event ends at 4pm. A variety of stalls will be there, with lots of ideas for your Christmas gifts. Please look in… Continue reading Blind Veteran’s Christmas Fair, Brighton
Author: Writer of true romance - novels inspired by the lives of real people - family history brought to life.
I love to write and when people heard about the amazing discovery of the truth of my parent's lives, the reaction was always - 'you should write a book'. So I thought 'why not?' resulting in my debut novel, "Unexpected Answers". This led on to research into other ancestors. I found my great grandfather in trouble in New York and decided that he made a great character for my second book, "Linked Evermore". Set in late 1800's America, the story follows his journey across the States singing with an opera company, forming relationships, but keeping his past firmly to his chest.
More Learning
Today I popped in to my local Waterstones book store and caught the manager in a quiet moment. I initially wanted to enquire about having a book signing at the store. That would have to wait until the new year but then he gave me some interesting information. If I visited the Waterstones website I… Continue reading More Learning
Writer’s Workshop Tuscany
What an incredible week's journey I have been on, not just in miles but in experience too. Eight strangers met for a writers' workshop (Actually some were married to each other so not quite strangers), plus our host and her husband Angela and Maurice and Sonja Price our tutor. Our location was the converted… Continue reading Writer’s Workshop Tuscany
Latest Reviews
22August 2018 Hi Just to say I have read your book whilst we have been on holiday it kept me gripped its really good should be made into a film well done xx Julie Fisher. UK 22 August 2018 Difficult to put down! This book was a real rollercoaster of emotions and I love… Continue reading Latest Reviews
Revised Edition
I'm excited to announce the launch of my revised edition of Unexpected Answers. The ebook and Kindle edition is available now to order on Amazon through the link below. The paper-back version will be launched shortly. Keep an eye open for that! I love the new cover that my daughter Sue and I created. There is… Continue reading Revised Edition
Paper Daisy Events
On Saturday 14th July, I spent a lovely day at the Shoreham Boutique Market. I was promoting my book, 'Unexpected Answers enjoying chatting to people while selling signed copies for customers. It's a great venue and the day had the added bonus of a Ukelele band for an hour or so!
Hursley Park Book Fair
My daughter and I had a great time at the Hursley Park Book Fair on 23rd & 24th June. We met up with other authors, sharing ideas and information. Promoting 'Unexpected Answers' is such a learning curve, it's good to know that others are in the same boat. Photographs from Hursley Park Book Fair
‘Meet the Author’ Event
I had a great time last Saturday, 9th June with my 'Meet the Author' Event at The Olive Tree Coffee Lounge in Grove Road, Eastbourne, hosted by the owners, Joanna and Jeremy. (Check out their Facebook page - link below) I told why I had written 'Unexpected Answers', showed photographs of the families featured in the… Continue reading ‘Meet the Author’ Event
LEWES BOOK FAIR
On Saturday 19th May, I will be with my book at the Paws and Claws Book Fair in Lewes Town Hall, BN7 2DQ. Only 50p entry. Open from 10am until 4pm. Refreshments are available. I have a few complimentary tickets for two. Please contact me on dee_rivers@yahoo.com if you would like one. There will be 40 dealers, including me with… Continue reading LEWES BOOK FAIR
6 months old
Unexpected Answers is six months old this week! Seems hard to believe. The book is now being sold in the UK, USA, Australia and France, so I'm really rather pleased. Thank you to all you fantastic people who have read my story and given me such amazing feedback. I am truly grateful for your encouragement and… Continue reading 6 months old
~Dee Rivers ~ Writer of True Romance~ 