The Faery Tales Author Book Launch Party

Children’s author Melanie J Firth, published the first book in her ‘Faery Tales’ fantasy series earlier this year. To celebrate the occasion she held her official Book Launch Party in Barnsley, South Yorkshire at the Horizon Theatre. Over a hundred people showed up for this special event in a building that was transformed to reflect the magical setting of the stories. Melanie says, “I was keen for the...

Faery Tales Author Awards Young Readers

Melanie J Firth met with the young people of Barnsley who had spent their summer completing the ‘Mythical Maze’ reading challenge. A celebratory event was held at Worsbrough Library, where the children were commended for their achievements. Melanie said, “I was honoured to be asked to present certificates and medals to youngsters who had passed the challenge and read a large number of books over a...

Penistone Literature Festival

The first ever Penistone Literature Festival, launched in July this year, was the perfect opportunity for children’s author, Melanie J Firth, to meet with local people and talk about her new book, ‘The Faery Tale of Rosie Quartz.’ Melanie lives in the village of Penistone herself, so she jumped at the opportunity to be involved in promoting this wonderful new initiative. “Nothing like the event has ever...