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HopeRoad writers appearing at Waterstones
Progressive independent publisher, HopeRoad, are bringing two of their writers to Waterstones in the Galleries as part of the nationwide Bookblast 10×10 tour.
The tour, supported by Waterstones, is a nationwide showcase of innovative and challenging writing from some of the UK’s best independent publishers.
The tour has been put together by Georgia de Chamberet, founder of the trailblazing agency, Bookblast. Her motivation to promote the more radical face of literature comes from a desire to support the entrepreneurial, small companies. ‘There is strength in numbers” she says, “the future belongs to those who collaborate.”
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HopeRoad promote inclusive literature with a focus on Africa, Asia and the Caribbean; and vigorously support often neglected voices. Many of HopeRoad’s Young Adult titles focus on issues dealing with identity, cultural stereotyping and disability.
In discussion with HopeRoad publisher, Rosemarie Hudson, will be Pete Kalu, the Manchester-based author of three YA novels: Silent Striker, Being Me and Zombie XI. Silent Striker is a semi-autobiographical novel that has as one of its themes how the world of a teen boy, Marcus, changes when he finds himself becoming deaf. He has written nine novels in all, including science fiction, crime and comedy; he has also written for the stage and screen. He has won prizes including the BBC / Contact dangerous Comedy Award and The Kodak Short Film Pitch Award.
Also appearing will be Qaisra Shahraz, a British-Pakistani critically acclaimed novelist, scriptwriter and Founder/Director of MACFEST, Muslim Art & Culture Festival. Author of The Concubine & The Slave Catcher, Qaisra is recognised as being ‘The Most Influential woman in Manchester’, she is also the winner of National Diversity ‘Lifetime achiever Award’& listed in Muslim Power 100.
HopeRoad writers Pete Kalu and Qaisra Shahraz will be in conversation with HopeRoad publisher, Rosemarie Hudson, at Waterstones Bristol Galleries on October 18 at 6.30pm. For more information, visit www.waterstones.com/events/the-bookblast-10×10-tour-hoperoad-publishing-in-bristol/bristol-galleries
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