EXCLUSIVE – Listen to the prologue from Denny Bradbury’s new book.

17 Sunday Apr 2011

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EXCLUSIVE – Listen to the prologue from Denny Bradbury’s new book.

By Shaun Duncan

Denny has just given us the prologue to her brand new book called “Borvo”.

We’re so excited about it, that we decided to record it for you.

Denny’s not revealing much about the story at the moment but this excerpt on it’s own, leaves you wanting more! So, we can’t wait to get it hold of the finished story.

We know that it is set in Anglo Saxon England. It involves King Alfred, ancient medicine, celtic and pagan traditions, the early growth of the English Christian church and the battles that ensued.

Denny tells us that we are still going to have to wait a few weeks until we get to read the finished story but you’ll hear about it here first!

Enjoy!

Interview with Denny Bradbury on her new book – Borvo

15 Friday Apr 2011

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The King Alfred Statue in Winchester

Denny Bradbury talks about her new novel Borvo, set to published in June.

If you would like to pre-order then contact us.

‘BORVO’ – the novel – coming soon

14 Thursday Apr 2011

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Borvo

Listen carefully to my song
Find the peace where you belong
I am hither thither gone
You and yours must carry on

For me you were named and blessed
So you always will be best
Healing is the art you share
Generations have the care

Beware of monk in garden green
Take care of boy at midnight seen
All the words that you will hear
Will be twisted not so clear

Keep wise counsel Borvo boy
You are meant to spread much joy
Make the best of what you can
Very soon will stand the man

Wisdom is deep in your soul
You will counsel that’s your goal
King will give his precious jewel
Be thus kind and never cruel

Listen carefully to my song
For now stay where you belong
I am hither thither gone
You and yours must carry on

(Borvo by Denny Bradbury will be in print in June – to pre- order please contact us)

Thoughts on Spring

13 Wednesday Apr 2011

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Spring

I wonder why we are all so surprised by the coming of spring? It happens every year and has inspired some marvellously evocative poetry. It must be the long weary winter months that have sapped our strength and emotional energy because however predictable the season it is still overwhelmingly wonderful to experience fresh new life wherever you look. One of my favourite copse of trees is about to burst forth, the oak trees are behind all the others but knowing that they will soon be laden with their unique leaves fills me with hope and leaves me smiling for the rest of the morning. I can understand why the ancient peoples felt it was a special tree. Denny