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SUMMARY:Local Authors
DESCRIPTION:Join a panel of local authors as they discuss their books\, the inspiration behind their writing\, and the journey from idea to publication.\nWith Gavin Jamieson\, author\, publisher and Bookfest Director \nMarcus Batterbury\nMarcus Batterbury has worked in many roles\, including bike messenger\, fitness instructor\, cleaner\, waiter\, teacher and trainer. With You in the Moment is his first book\, a warm and honest memoir about one family’s experience of dementia and the power of being present. \nDavid Gibson\nRaised in Cuckfield\, David Gibson is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Plant Biology in Southern Illinois. After the acclaimed Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes\, he published his first novels\, Shanya’s Saga and Elite Memories.\n\nMichael Smith\nMichael Smith is a bestselling author specialising in Polar exploration. He has appeared on TV and radio and contributed to documentaries. His books include biographies of Ernest Shackleton\, Tom Crean\, Captain Oates and Francis Crozier. \nVictoria West\nSussex-born Victoria West writes thrillers with dark twists and unexpected characters. Drawing on her journalism background\, she made her debut with Never Alone\, a psychological thriller about a true-crime podcaster haunted by her past.
URL:https://cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk/event/local-authors/
LOCATION:The Talbot Public House\, High Street\, Cuckfield\, RH17 5JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Biography,Fiction,Local Authors,memoir,Natural History,Thriller
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SUMMARY:Steve Brusatte
DESCRIPTION:Steve Brusatte \nThe Story of Birds\nwith Matthew Stadlen \nIn The Story of Birds\, in delightfully energetic prose\, expert palaeontologist Steve Brusatte takes us through their 150-million-year history\, from their origins among small carnivorous dinosaurs to the 10\,000-plus species that thrive today. \nSunday Times Book of the Week on publication in June\, Steve will be talking to Matthew Stadlen\, radio and television presenter\, who has written How to See Birds\, an enthusiast’s guide to birdwatching. \n 
URL:https://cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk/event/steve-brusatte/
CATEGORIES:Natural History,Non-Fiction,Palaeontology
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SUMMARY:Anne Brusatte
DESCRIPTION:Anne Brusatte\nwith Steve Brusatte\nMy Grandparents were Dinosaurs \nUpstairs at Bookfest\n4-9 years \nAnne and Steve Brusatte know everything there is to know about dinosaurs.  Travel through time with them and uncover the unlikely truth of how of the humble hen is related to the terrifying T-Rex in this fantastic read-aloud picture book. Anne’s rhyming text is illustrated with quirky drawings that bring the prehistoric world to life and Steve will be on hand with lots of facts and figures about dinosaurs. Come along for answers to all your dinosaur questions. Perfect for all young fans.
URL:https://cuckfieldbookfest.co.uk/event/anne-and-steve-brusatte/
LOCATION:Upstairs at Queen’s Hall\, High Street\, Cuckfield\, RH17 5EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's books,Dinosaurs,Natural History
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