Through Calum’s Legacy, Indie Authors World funded five young people aged 16–25 from Central Scotland to co-author, publish and print a book. Taking full ownership of the writing, editing, design, production and print processes with support from the expert team at Indie Authors World, they grew in skills and confidence; developing and honing their creative, entrepreneurial and teamworking abilities to emerge at the end of the process with their own book.

Now it's time to celebrate the launch of the first book published by Calum's Legacy and we would love you to join us.

A NEW HOPE, an anthology of fiction and poetry giving a voice to young people.

The Sphinx by Will Maslen

Adam's life takes a surprising turn on a visit to the local museum. An impertinent Ionian Sphix decides to strike up a conversation with him.

Flames of the Past by Neve McRavey

Isobel Finnie discovers her own dormant powers of magic,and her family history of fighting prejudice and fear.

The Vengeance of King Martoon by James McGunnigle

Robin, a South American monkey, battles the alien King Martoon in this madcap adventure.

The Flight of the Ladybird by Emma Taylor

Personal, poignant and beautiful, Emma's poetry will touch your soul.

Dragon's Blood by Gabriel Gondor

Twin brothers, Som and Quilo, discover that they are descended from the great dragon and now must battle Professor Abaddon to save the world.

These five young people have worked hard to complete the book. This event will be a celebration of their commitment to their stories and learning but most of all to friendship and support of each other.

The event is being held in Woodhill Evangelical Church with social distancing rules applied as required. We ask that those attending take a lateral flow test before attending the event. Please do NOT attend if you have any Covid symptoms. You will be asked to keep your face mask on while in the church building and use the hand sanitsers provided. We need to gather your contact details for track and trace, your booking information will be used this purpose.

Doors open 6.30pm please take your seat promptly.

7pm event start - Interviews and book readings with Will, Neve, James, Emma and Gabriel. Followed by book signings.

8pm - tea, coffee and cake served in the `Hub cafe, included in your ticket price.

9pm - event ends.

You can purchase books along with your ticket for the event. Books will be available for collection on the night and if you are lucky you can get this signed by the authors.

We hope that everthing will go as planned but as we all know we need to be prepared for changes to rules for gatherings re covid. If the event needs to be cancelled then ticket money will be refunded and arrangements will be made for books to delivered or collected.

Order your copy of the book along with your ticket and get your book signed by the authors on the night.