Global book chart success for Wirral author

AN award winning Wirral author is celebrating her latest novel hitting the number one spot on the world's largest online bookstore. Estelle Maher, 46, from Prenton, released her new book:- 'Angel's Rebellion' on Amazon earlier this month and within less than 24 hours of being released, the publication had become an Amazon bestseller reaching the top position in its category.

The mum-of-2, who won Best Spiritual Fiction in the 2018 Spiritual Book Awards for her debut novel 'Grace and the Ghost,' said she was delighted with the news.

It's hoped her success will continue as she now prepares to publicly launch the book at Liverpool's indie bookshop Write Blend in Waterloo, on September 28. During the event, which will start at 7.30pm, Estelle will talk to guests about her journey as an author and will sign copies of her latest novel.

Once launched, the book along with her first publication will be stocked at Write Blend and also at the new 'Indie Bookshop' at The Barn in Heswall, which supports independent writers, crafters and artists.

Warm hearted Crowley the ghost returns in this well penned spin-off to:- 'Grace and the Ghost' but Estelle says readers can expect a bit more grit and a bit less romance this time around.

She said:- "I'm absolutely thrilled to have become an Amazon bestseller with my latest novel. I was watching the charts closely on release day and watching it move up one by one was very exciting. I still can't believe it managed to get to the top spot in less than 24 hours, it was just fantastic."

Estelle, who by day works as a civil servant, has written for many years, but only recently decided to pursue her ambition of becoming a published author and all her hard work is paying off.

Earlier in 2018, she fought off competition from an outstanding number of book entries from across the globe on a range of topics from astrology to psychic awakening to be named:- 'Best Spiritual Fiction' for her Amazon bestselling title:- 'Grace and the Ghost.'

Published with the support of independent publisher Team Author UK, 'Angel's Rebellion' is a story about angels and souls, heaven and earth.

For more information on Estelle's latest book visit:- EstelleMaher.com.

Older People's Day at Southport Hospital

JOIN us here at Southport and Formby District General Hospital, on Wednesday, 3 October 2018, between 10.30 to 3.30pm for our annual Older People's Day. The event will be held in the gym in the North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre with free tea, coffee and biscuits provided for all. Find out how local services can support you, seek advice from experts, gather relevant information and make useful contacts. If you live in Sefton, Formby or West Lancashire, this open day will have all the information you and your loved ones need when facing some of the challenges that come with age.

Meg Langley, Head of Older People's Care, explains:- "We serve a community here which is older than the national average. Because of this, we are working hard to make sure our services are designed to support our patients and to ensure that people are aware of and able to access beneficial support. We aim to help people to live well at home. Our Older People's Day should provide help and guidance to make that happen for as many local people as possible. Hopefully, lots of people come along and manage to take home something useful, and have an enjoyable few hours meeting the teams here!"

On the day, visitors can expect to meet over forty local services for Sefton, Formby and West Lancashire. These include:- Hospital based teams and services, Macmillan, Home Instead, Wiltshire Farmfoods, Alzheimer's Society, Age UK, befriending schemes, ambulance services, fire safety, Queens Court Hospice, Healthwatch, Foodbank, lunch and leisure clubs, sexual health, active lifestyles, a variety of care and support providers, and community services.  To find out more, contact Meg Langley on:- 01704 704933 or send them an email.