Appearances and Visits

School and Library Visits

Creative Writing - History - Science Fiction and Fantasy

For a reference on what a visit by me would be like contact

Penny Keskinkillinc at St Peters RC School Solihull 0121 705 3988

Thank you so much for two lovely sessions Richard, the pupils really enjoyed them and we are really grateful.

Windsor High School and Sixth Form Halesowen 0121 602 7559

Thank you for your day, the students had a great time. It is a pleasure to recommend you.
~Alison Wood Windsor High School and Sixth Form Halesowen June 2011


Readings	Creative Writing Workshop	Use of Props and interactive items


Children can try on costumes	I will talk about History	and I will talk about Time Travel

(Left side image taken at Wylde Green School, Right hand image at Lincoln Book Fair by
Ros Jackson of http://www.warpcoresf.co.uk )

Visit the Gallery (or click on left side image above) for images
from my visit to Wylde Green School in March 2011.

Many thanks for your very informative and fun talk and presentation, the students are talking about it today. Your hard work and effort was very much appreciated by us all. Everyone has advised me that it was good and they all enjoyed themselves.

John Henry Newman Catholic College, Chelmsey Wood

"A great author with an enthusiastic personality came into our school,
he got us fascinated about science-fiction. Looking at several books about
the topic made us enjoy it too. We are definately going to buy one of his
exciting books! He even had us joining in and we had a lot of fun learning."

~ Pupil at Wylde Green School March 2011

I am willing to visit your school or Library.

I have several presentations designed to be entertaining and thought

provoking for children of ages circa 9 and upwards. The talks use props and costume and involve interactive activities by the children. They can be ammended to fit the age group.

The talks are intended to fit into World Book Day and other activities.

Duration - can be adjusted but will be circa 60 minutes. Events typically consists of talks, readings, discussions and activities:

Time travel sounds like fun until you try it! The fascination of time travel and why it could be more dangerous than you think! A rattle through Time Travel in book and movie, the physics of Time Travel and its dangers. Includes readings from Tomorrow's Guardian. Ideal for Years 6 to 8.

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The Great Fire of London 1666 By Permission of Heaven! A talk about The Great Fire of London - its causes, extent and the fallout from it. Includes readings from Tomorrow's Guardian and/ or The Last Seal and use of video, maps and my Board Game to illustrate. Can be pitched at Primary school or adapted for secondary schools.

Introduction to writing Historical Fiction Making the past believable. Looking at writing historical novels. Inspiration for ideas, researching the subject, plots and people, making it vibrant and alive. Where to go next. This is intended for Year 6 Primary school or Secondary schools.

The ins and outs of getting published - by a self published author "I would be grateful if you would consider my novel." So you have written a book - where to go next. Researching the market, spotting the next big thing. Writing a proposal. Agents, publishers, Print on Demand, Small press and self publishing. This is intended for secondary schools and possibly Year 6 primary schools.

The Zulu war of 1879 - Great Courage and great fools! About the invasion of Zulu land in 1879 - the mistakes and the amazing heroism on both sides.

Availability

Subject to prior bookings etc I am typically available every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from circa 1pm. I can possibly arrange to be free at other times but that is subject to enough notice being given.

Charges

Generally all I expect is that the school or Library purchase 1 copy of each of my books for
their library as appropiate for the age group at a discounted rate of £6 each. (2 to 4 titles)
Assuming I am available, I am willing to attend venues in the West Midlands and immediate area for no other charge other than a cup of tea! For visits at a further distance than approximately 25 miles I would probably expect to receive reasonable expenses for mileage (Calculated at 25p per mile from Sutton Coldfield) but email me and we can discuss that.

Selling Books

Unless the event coincided with a book fair where my books were being carried, I would bring copies of my books along for sale to the children should they wish to buy them. I do not push these - they are there in case some one wants one. The books would be sold at a discounted rate down from the RRP and I would advise the school of the cost of the books so that, should they wish to, they can advise parents. I usually send the school handouts to give the children in advance of my visit so they know the books and prices.

For more information please email me: r.denning@btinternet.com

Some Dates and Places I am attending

2011

World Book Day - I am visiting Wylde Green School on Thu 3rd March

Lincoln Book Festival. I am at Children's day on Sat 16th of May

Tolkien Weekend Birmingham: 21st and 22nd May

Birmingham UK Games Expo – Sat June the 4th/ Sun 5th

UKs Biggest and best Hobby games convention of which I am an organiser. This year I will be organising a book stand for NWUK at the Expo. www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk

Rufford Park, Notts – Sat June the 11th/Sun 12th
Summer event for New Writers UK and a chance for children to be involved in the books competition.

Hucknall Book/Craft Festival & Fayre – Sat July the 9th 10am- 4pm TBC

Stafford Literary Festival TBC

New Writers UK Book Festival & Fayre VII – Fri Oct the 7th /Sat 8th
County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottm

School and Library Visits

Charges

Selling Books

Some Dates and Places I am attending

2011

Schools I Have Visited