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Hippie
Half documentary, half novel about the Hippie phenomenon, full of humour and anarchy, told by someone who was there, and still is! For those who lived through that unique era and those who want to discover the roots of the music they listen to now. A unique story because very few will have experienced anything like it and, even if they had, not many will be able to remember in such psychedelic intensity.
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"The best book I’ve read since Trainspotting"
Steve Jenkinson
About the Author
Even at a very young age, Lee Martin demonstrated an independent nature. His outlook on life was to buck the trend, get away from the norm. People tend to settle for roles that are predetermined for them, either by their circumstances, their environment, their parents or their education. It wasn’t like that for Lee, nobody made his decisions – except himself. When he grew into a teenager, he worked at many manual jobs to make a bit of money – kitchen porter and odd-job man and barrow-loader in a pottery. He went on the road and travelled to America and the Far East, leading a nomadic lifestyle and acquiring the ability to think for himself and try to understand the meaning of it all. He came back to the UK with ideas about writing this book, but events overtook him and he never got around to it until now. He mixed with New-Age travellers and got involved in events like the Beltane Bash at the Horse-Drawn Camp. With the spread of family-orientated music festivals in the new millennium, Lee was one of the organisers of the Lakefest happening in Gloucestershire, originally held at Croft Farm but now relocated to Eastnor Castle near Ledbury. He currently lives on Bredon Hill with his wife Becky and their two children.
Sien
Sien offers an insight into the life of one of the most enigmatic characters in history. It’s her story, told by her, in her own voice. It’s a love story in the true sense of the word, between a woman and a man who just wanted to be together, but who weren’t allowed that simple desire.
Clasina Maria Hoornik was born in The Hague on 22nd February 1850, the eldest of eleven children. She was forced to turn to prostitution to help support the family. Van Gogh’s relationship with Sien made a huge impact on his way of drawing, and it served to build his character and influence his later, now famous, oil paintings. He helped her when he himself was in need of help and lacking the luxury of money. Van Gogh despaired of her rejection by “respectable society” and the loss of his little family.
Lauren Frances is an avantgarde artist whose work has been the subject of book covers, exhibitions and was even used on Paris streets during the “yellow vest” protests in 2018. She has applied her extensive knowledge and admiration of the work of Vincent van Gogh in Sien, her debut novel, planned as the first in a trilogy.
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Cover image by Lauren Frances in the style of Van Gogh’s early drawings
Available as hardback, paperback and ebook/Kindle
Hardback ISBN 978-0-9957515-8-3
Paperback ISBN 978-1-9168998-1-0
eBook ISBN 978-1-9168998-0-3
Staying Strong
Staying Strong is the immensely human story of how a working-class boy from Tyneside in the north of England became a world champion BMX dirt rider in America – then went downhill through partying and drugs and alcohol, until he hit rock bottom. But, with determination and hard work, Stephen Murray had the tenacity to fight his way back to the top of his sport and, in 2007, he was once again riding in a world championship final. Then tragedy struck – he crashed and broke his neck, flat-lined three times, and ended up paralysed from the shoulders down. Though he lost the use of most of his body, Stephen never lost the fighting spirit that made him world champion and saved his life. Now he fights on a different front, staying strong in the face of everyday adversities, with a super-human mental resilience that inspires quadriplegics and action sports athletes the world over. His story is inspirational and his book is a triumph of the soul.
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“To make the impossible become possible you must be awesome”
MAT HOFFMAN
THE GODFATHER OF BMX
"To see how far Stephen has come is unreal. To see him being a dad to his kids, doing his rehab, traveling to contests to cheer us on it’s amazing, he is such a fighter. Thanks for being my friend and inspiration."
ALISTAIR WHITTON
BMX RIDER AND STUNTMAN, KNOWN FOR HIS WORK ON THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012), SKYFALL (2012) AND JASON BOURNE (2016)
"Stephen has overcome more things in his life than many others could even deal with. It gives me great honour to call Stephen and his family, friends of myself and my family."
STEVE PEAT
3x MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP CHAMPION
"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of determination and never giving up."
TRAVIS PASTRANA
NITRO CIRCUS ATHLETE
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The Girl Who Made Me Dance
Gabby Pereira, a well-established London professional, discovers she only has two years left to live, and decides to go on a voyage of self-discovery. This takes her on an exhilarating journey through Europe, Africa, Asia and America. Each location answers questions about her past, family secrets and her own undefined identity.
Mia, a free spirit and a psychologist, offers Gabby a new lease of life and teaches her to dance. The women plunge into a tempestuous and dangerous affair and Gabby becomes obsessed by Mia.
Explosive scenes of passion, desire, deception, hedonism, suffering, fear, pilgrimage and atonement create a riveting and provocative tale that touches upon some of the wounds that permeate our society: ethnicity, gender disparity, sexuality, and emotional and physical addiction. Each character’s journey, along with elements of magic realism, will absorb your thoughts and emotions to the last page.
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Available as hardback, paperback and ebook/Kindle
Hardback ISBN: 978-0-9957515-6-9
Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9957515-3-8
eBook ISBN: 978-0-9957515-5-2
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