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Tag: Welsh History. Strange but True

Stock Levels December 2019

by gbadmin Published December 4, 2019December 11, 2019 Leave a comment

Post updated 08 DECEMBER 2019 I thought I better put up details of the number of books I have in stock ready for sale. These figures were accurate at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 11 December 2019. I will not be able to replenish my stock before Christmas. I have sufficient copies of these three titles:In…

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Cardiff Signing

by gbadmin Published April 20, 2014April 20, 2014 Leave a comment

I shall be in the Cardiff branch of Waterstones on Saturday 3 May 2014 at 11.00 am signing copies of Welsh History Strange but True I have already sold copies from the How to Buy Page on this website if you want an advance copy. Yes it does work!

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Books Now Available!

by gbadmin Published April 16, 2014April 16, 2014 Leave a comment

I have received copies of Welsh History Strange but True today and so they are available for purchase. Go to the How to Buy page and you can pay via Paypal. Alternatively you can contact me and we can discuss options. I am also booked for another book signing. This time in Waterstones Cardiff at…

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Book Signing

by gbadmin Published April 13, 2014April 20, 2014 Leave a comment

My first book signing for the new title has been arranged. I shall be in The Uplands Bookshop on Saturday 26 April 2014 at 11.30 am signing copies of Welsh History Strange but True. There are others to come apparently…  

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Advance Copy

by gbadmin Published March 25, 2014March 25, 2014 Leave a comment

I have received an advanced copy of my next book, Welsh History, Strange but True. The designers at History Press have done an excellent job. It looks very good indeed. 190 pages of idiocy and mayhem, Hard back too. Cover price is £9.99. I believe that it will be published in April .

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Looks like April

by gbadmin Published January 31, 2014January 31, 2014 Leave a comment

I have checked the proofs of Welsh History Strange but True and sent them back. I am very pleased with how it has turned out. Having checked it all I am pleased to report that I have been rude to quite a few places in Wales. It is good to be even-handed. And it is a…

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Welsh History Strange but True

by gbadmin Published January 23, 2014 Leave a comment

  Here is the cover of my next book. Welsh History Strange but True. I have the proofs to check next week and then publication is set for March 2014. I think it looks quite good to be honest.

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Welsh History – Strange but True

by gbadmin Published November 4, 2013December 1, 2013 Leave a comment

I have finally submitted by first draft of my next book – Welsh History – Strange but True. It is a stroll through the neglected undergrowth of Welsh History from the Neanderthals right up to the Second World War. It is full of odd stories and useless information.  You can find out about  WW1 “Q” ships,…

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Swansea Book of Days

by gbadmin Published February 16, 2013February 16, 2013 Leave a comment

Pleased to report that I have received and returned my contract from History Press for a new book – The Swansea Book of Days. I am to deliver the text in June 2014 and it will be released in 2015. Before then I have to complete and submit Welsh History. Strange but True, probably for the…

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