If you were Town Mayor...?

I had a fabulous time at the MK Indie Book Fair last Saturday - lots of lovely other independent authors and lots of lovelu people to talk with, as they passed by my stall. I got to writing on my promo cards:

If you were Town Mayor, what would you change about the area around your home?

This provoked some interesting and diverse answers. I made notes! Below is what people told me:

This got me thinking... I am wondering in the next edition of my book (which I am currently working on) whether to put some workshop type questions in the back for teachers to use - or anyone to consider - after they have read some or all of the book.

What do you think? 

Getting your copy of "The Mayor's Bear"

Sometimes people ask me how to get hold of a copy of my book - especially in advance of a school's visit (so that I can sign the copies), or after such a visit - or indeed after a workshop with (for example) local councillors discussing engagement with young people and so forth. 

It is very easy! 

My book is available from all high street bookshops such as the Buckingham Bookshop - next to the Vinson Building at the University or Waterstones in Milton Keynes shopping centre. 

And of course, The Mayor's Bear can be ordered online with Amazon or Waterstones or World of Books (WoB often offers discounts). And it is available across the world also - bookshops on street and online. 

I would encourage you to use high street bookshops of course! 

You just need the name of the book and my name. If you feel the need - although it is rarely necessary - the ISBN number is 9781789634570 (ISBN10: 1789634571). 

And if you want me to sign it - I am happy to, of course, and I am sure we can work something out! 

MK Indie Book Fair 25/10/25

Along with many other local authors and indie publishers, I will be sitting in large shopping centre atrium called Middleton Hall tomorrow (Saturday 25 October 2025) signing books and running a short workshop for children. 

There are lots of authors to listen to, reading out some of their writings:

And the full list of who is who can be found here: https://www.mklitfest.org/ibf2025  - with links to the full catalogue of contributors. 

It is going to be fun!