Val Mc Dermid – Get Inside Of The Mind Of A Serial Best Selling Author
Get your autograph books at the ready! We are absolutely thrilled that one of the world’s greatest crime writers, Val McDermid, has succumbed to a virtualgranny video interrogation about what goes on inside of the mind of a serial best selling writer.
Val is the creator of the riveting works behind ITV’s award winning Touching Evil and has just added the hugely prestigious Pioneer Award to her vast array of literary accolades, which include not only the coveted Gold Dagger Award, but also the stupendous Diamond Dagger, to mark the excellence of a lifetime’s work in crime writing.
Pull up a pew all of you budding crime writers out there and prepare to pick up a few hints and tips from the maestro herself!
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No one likes to see their grandchildren stressed. But this great book and range of CD’s which teach children how to meditate will come to your rescue, ensuring that the whole family suffer less sleepless nights in the future
» Read MoreGlamorous Granny Author & Mothertrucker
Spectacularly glamorous granny Wendy Gildon has a huge number of strings to her bow, from landscape painting to line dancing, Hot Rods to Kustom Kulture. But her biggest loves of all, apart from her three grandchildren, are big trucks and writing.
In fact Wendy used to be a truck driver, taking articulated Lorries across the UK and Europe, manoeuvring huge loads around jack-knife bends over mountain tops with sheer drops as well as muscling in on male dominated truck stops far and wide.
» Read MoreEating Out by Staying In
Grandpa Keith Taylor doesn’t let the grass grow beneath his feet, believing that variety is the absolute spice of life. His latest project is the launch of his brilliant book, Eating Out by Staying In – a grumpy old man’s guide to creating their favourite cuisine in their own dining room – without having to worry about the Boys in Blue on the way home and saving a bomb in the process. It will also put them in to their Bride’s good books – Well, as long as they remember to clear up the kitchen afterwards!
» Read MoreA Dragonfly Tale
When Josie Grove died aged just sixteen years old, she had raised £40,000 for children’s cancer research and captured the hearts of millions who were both enchanted and shocked by this sparkling young girl, seemingly bursting with life, and happiness right up until her death.
Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at the age of 14, the courageous 16-year-old moved and inspired millions when she halted all treatment to enjoy her last weeks with mum Jacqui, her father Cliff, sister Libby, 11, and two brothers Freddie, 13, and 11-month-old Charlie.
She finally lost her battle with a grace and dignity that was truly inspiring. Now her family are determined her legacy will live on. “In Japan the dragonfly symbolises strength, courage and happiness, ‘ said Cliff. “These are qualities that Josie had right until the end.”
» Read MoreThe Second Half Of Your Life
Author Jill Shaw- Ruddok has written a book called “The Second Half of Your Life” aimed at changing lives by advising women how to embrace this special period of time.
What’s more, she’s interviewed some amazing and inspiring woman on the subject, from actress Sheila Hancock to comedian Ruby Wax, Songwriter Beth Neilson Chapman, Broadcaster Joan Bakewell and many more vibrant and engaging ladies all aged over 50
» Read MoreDenise Robertson’s Latest Novel, Endgame.
The UK’s most famous Agony Aunt is also a prolific author, but she never get’s stuck in a rut with her writing. Her latest novel, Endgame, is her first thriller and is a sequel to one of her most successful novels, The Promise.
She tells us about the story and how she came to create it here on virtualgranny.tv.
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Anyone can make a Hundred Million Pounds. So says Duncan Bannatyne, multi millionaire entrepreneur star of Dragons Den.
» Read MoreRetiring the Olé Way
If you are thinking of upping sticks and retiring to Spain, here is an honest no-nonsense guide, straight from the horse’s mouth, in which Sue Walker tells the story of moving to Spain with her husband John.
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